The Heart Knows the Way Home
Book Summary
The Heart Knows the Way Home by Christy Distler has Janna Carpenter returning to Lancaster County with her
daughter after having left fourteen years ago with her mother. She pulls up in front of her new rental to
find a tree has fallen onto the roof causing damage. Until work is completed, Janna and Kayla are
unable to move into their new home. Needing
time to think, Janna drives around until her car runs out of gas. They are fortunate to be rescued by twin
sisters whom Janna know quite well. She
grew up near the Martin family and spent more time at their home than her
own. Luke Martin was her friend, and his
grandmother was the mother figure in her life.
The Martins offer her the use of the daadi haus until their new home is
ready. It seems like the perfect
arrangement. There are times, though,
when Janna and Luke butt heads. Janna is
used to being independent while Luke, the head of the Martin family, is used to
taking care of the women in the family. As
Janna and Luke renew their friendship, they begin to feel something more for
each other. Their differences, though,
could keep them apart. What does God
have in store for them?
The Heart Knows the Way Home by Christy Distler is a sweet Plain story. I
thought it was well-written with developed characters. Janna Carpenter and Luke Martin are both
strong characters. I liked seeing them work
through their issues and grow as individuals.
Kayla and Joah were sweeties. I
like how their friendship mirrored that of Janna and Luke as children. I enjoyed the setting of the Martin
farm. It sounded beautiful and
peaceful. It was interesting learning
about the differences between Amish and Mennonite. I was not aware of the different levels of
Mennonite (Old Order, Progressive, Wenger are the ones mentioned in the book). There is much discussion regarding head
coverings for women. I like the
scripture that was quoted and how it is the woman’s personal choice after much
thought and prayer. I like how the
romance developed between Janna and Luke.
It was not something that was rushed into. There are obstacles that must
be overcome before they can think about a romantic relationship. It was
interesting to learn about the diseases that affect the Amish and Mennonite people. The author incorporated the Clinic for
Special Children (CSC) into the book. This
is a wonderful nonprofit medical facility in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. I
enjoyed reading this charming story. I
hope Christy Distler continues to write Plain fiction. My favorite phrase from The Heart Knows the
Way Home is, “The wings do the flying, but the heart knows the way home.” The Heart Knows the Way Home is a special
Plain tale about friends, family, and faith.
Kris
The Avid Reader
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