A Brighter Dawn
A Brighter Dawn by Leslie Gould is a contemporary fiction novel published by Baker Publishing Group on March 28, 2023. This 432-page book is written in English and explores the life of Ivy Zimmerman, a young Mennonite woman grappling with the sudden loss of her parents in a tragic accident. As Ivy navigates her grief and the complexities of family dynamics, she finds herself drawn to an upcoming trip to Germany for an international Mennonite youth gathering, alongside the historical narrative of her great-great-aunt, Clare Simons.
Readers will discover Ivy’s journey as she confronts her suspicions regarding her parents’ deaths and seeks justice for her family. The story intertwines themes of love, loss, and faith, reflecting the bonds that connect individuals to their heritage. Through Ivy’s experiences and the inspiration drawn from Clare’s past in pre-World War II Germany, the narrative delves into the challenges faced by those within the Amish and Mennonite communities. This edition presents a thoughtful exploration of personal resilience and the quest for truth amidst adversity.
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“Incredibly well-researched, thoroughly enjoyable, and singularly original.”–SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“A beautiful story of love, loss, and the bonds that connect a family to its faith.”–SUZANNE WOODS FISHER, bestselling author of A Season on the Wind
Ivy Zimmerman is successfully navigating her life as a young Mennonite woman, one generation removed from her parents’ Old Order Amish upbringing. But when her parents are killed in a tragic accident, Ivy’s way of life is upended. As she deals with her grief, her younger sisters’ needs, the relationship with her boyfriend, and her Dawdi and Mammi’s strict rules, Ivy finds solace in both an upcoming trip to Germany for an international Mennonite youth gathering and in her great-great-aunt’s story about Clare Simons, another young woman who visited Germany in the late 1930s.
As Ivy grows suspicious that her parents’ deaths weren’t, in fact, an accident, she gains courage from what she learns of Clare’s time in pre-World War II Germany. With the encouragement and inspiration of the women who have gone before her, Ivy seeks justice for her parents, her sisters, and herself.
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