I’ve just recently finished this book (today!) and it was different from what I expected. The protagonist, having been raised in an Amish Mennonite household, explores and takes the reader on a journey through his childhood and adolescence while considering whether or not to join the church as a “full-fledged member”. He has many hiccups, including running away from home, stealing, and even deserting a potential bride. Wagler, struggling mentally and emotionally through all of his trials, tries to always do what he thinks is right in the end. However, instead of embracing the church as this way of life just like his ancestors did before, he accepts his restlessness and yearning for something more; he left the church after going to great lengths just to be accepted once again. If you are interested in memoirs, journeys about one’s spiritual path, or just religion in general, this is a most interesting book. Acorn has the e-book, but you can get it through our online catalog as well.