Miss Nancy

by Harvey Yoder

The Amish are widely known and appreciated for their quiet industry, their religious devotion, and their unique culture, but they have rarely produced stories of cross-cultural missionaries. Until now, that is. Miss Nancy is the inspiring and fascinating story of God's work in the life of an Amish missionary to Belize. As a result of her years of selfless service to the small Central American nation, Miss Nancy Coblentz is known and loved by thousands, from street waifs to statesmen, from paupers to a prime minister. Whether in drudgery, danger, or success, Miss Nancy's dauntless faith and devotion have inspired and challenged countless people. Her story is both entertaining and edifying. As you read it, you will be amazed at the God who uses ordinary people to produce extraordinary results.

274 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2009

About the author

My childhood and teen years were in Oakland, MD among the Amish there. When I was 20, I left the Amish and joined the Mennonites, where I met my wife Karen Anderson from CA. I was a teacher in Christian schools for Mennonites for 23 years. We have 5 children, all married now and currently have 8 grandchildren. I have been writing books for 11 years and I travel all over the world to get information for my books. Although I enjoy traveling, vacation for me is to be at home in our little town of Spruce Pine, a friendly community in the mountains of NC, close to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Reviews

[Carolina Liechtenstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

It started out a bit slow for me, but as I started to get to know the main character, Miss Nancy, I started to really like her. She is a strong independent woman and Amish too. She goes on her own without any family, remaining single, and dedicates her life to helping the poor and astray. This great reading for older children and adults alike. It was fun and enlightening for me to read. It is based on a real person and a true story.