Brenda Nixon

As a friend to young people who have chosen to leave the Amish and attempt to live their lives in a foreign English environment, Brenda Nixon and her husband Paul have mirrored the grace of God to these struggling young people. And, in their experiences, the Nixons have understood the very great difficulties that face those who choose to leave their Amish upbringing. "Beyond Buggies and Bonnets" is a must-read for those who love Amish fiction but don't really have an understanding of the culture as it exists for so many in the most conservative orders. I can verify these stories as true because I heard them from my boss, Brenda's husband, before she wrote them in the book and all the details remain the same in the written product. A real eye-opening look at the reasons some choose to leave the plain life.… (más)