A Joyous Heart

Miriam's Journal #3

by Carrie Bender

Life on the farm is peaceful and rewarding in spite of problems that crop up. Suddenly illness and death strike the family. Blaming herself, Miriam finds it nearly impossible to cope with grief.

Genres: Amish, Fiction

151 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1994

About the author

Writing under the pen name Carrie Bender, the author is a member of an old order group in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She also authored the Whispering Brook Series, Miriam's Journal Series, and Dora's Diary Series. Library Journal says Bender "leads readers to ponder the intimate relationship of people and nature."

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is written by an old order Amish woman and helps the reader to understand life in the Lancaster County settlement. Very easy and quick read.

[Noreen Miller]

The story line of this book in the series delves into even more complex issues, but continues to do so with great honesty.

[Madelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is written like a journal of Amish family life in Pennsylvania. Life on the farm is peaceful and rewarding in spite of problems that crop up. Illness and death strike the family.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good series.

[Florence Millo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice Amish family and their life on their farm. Uplifting.