Simon was the youngest of 11 children, born into an Old Order Amish family, after losing his mother while he was very young, his future looked grim, somehow though, he was able to overcome many of the obstacle's life threw at him. When he was a teenager, he decided the Amish way of life wasn't for him, at the age of 18, he made his first unsuccessful attempt at leaving, at the age of 22, he made his final break, and enlisted in the U.S. Coast guard. Simon had many challenges to overcome in life, but in the end, he had two successful careers, this is his story, and the heavy price he paid for his freedom.
✔ Author(s): Simon S. Troyer
✔ Title: Leaving the Amish: To Serve With Honor
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (37 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 195872968X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781958729687
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Leaving the Amish by Simon S. Troyer
Josephine Alvarez
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Rosa Bax
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Laura Hill
This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom. The insights offered by the characters and their experiences have left a lasting impression on me.
