Anything But Plain

Well, that was Amish romance with a difference. Sure, the characters were Amish, but the Amish lifestyle, rules and ways of doing things weren't the main focus. And, sure, it was a romance, but there was so much more to it than that. It was a delight to read, interesting, informative and different. It was fascinating to get an inside view of life through the eyes of someone with ADHD, and to learn that even the Amish don't automatically practice organic farming- that's something I never really though of, but just assumed that doing everything 'the old-fashioned way' would automatically mean not using harmful chemicals. The interactions between the main characters was at times volatile, but always changing and developing to maturity. A most enjoyable read.

This Amish novel follows a struggling young women and her family relations. There is a romance but it is not the main plot line. I liked the interwoven characters and the different lessons each of them learn. A refreshing take on ADHD. Organic farming vs chemicals and GMO was another plot line. Humility and truthfulness where also touched on.