Green Pastures
Green Pastures by Patricia Johns, published by Baker Publishing Group on March 18, 2025, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores the complexities of family and community within the Amish culture. The story follows Tabitha Schrock as she returns to Lancaster County after a period of rumspringa and a recent divorce. As she attempts to reintegrate into her Amish community while pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian, her sisters Amanda and Rose also confront their own challenges related to love, faith, and tradition.
Readers will find a rich narrative that delves into the lives of the three sisters as they navigate their commitments to family and their personal aspirations. The novel addresses themes of sisterhood and the sacrifices made in the name of faith and community. As Tabitha, Amanda, and Rose grapple with their individual desires and the expectations placed upon them, the story highlights the delicate balance between personal identity and communal obligations within the Amish way of life. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English.
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Tabitha Schrock’s return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha’s leaving Shepherd’s Hill, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community.
As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?
“Patricia Johns beautifully captures the struggles of three sisters . . . as they navigate the push and pull of tradition.”–SUZANNE WOODS FISHER, bestselling author of Anything but Plain
“A poignant story of hope, faith, and love that shines a bright light on the Amish experience.”–LESLIE GOULD, bestselling author of A Brighter Dawn
An inspiring Amish tale of sisterhood, commitments, faith, and the search for identity within the Amish community. Green Pastures will delight fans of Beverly Lewis, Shelley Shephard Gray, and Cindy Woodsmall.
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