An Amish Year written by Beth Weisman is a collection of stories about love, faith and hope. With the beautiful stories in this book, it would be difficult to effectively depict them all in a review. So instead, I’ve decided to give you a glimpse into what story I absolutely adored. Patchwork Perfect is the fourth story of the book; it was something I felt I could relate to, being a fellow quilter. When I think of a patchwork quilts, I think of various types of fabric pieces that aren't necessarily perfect, but when brought together, they form a beautiful quilt. Eli Byler has been grieving the loss of his beloved wife for the past two years, in hopes that a change of scenery will give him a fresh start, Eli and his two children move to Lancaster County. At one of the first church services Eli attends, he finds himself drawn to an unusual woman Miriam, who has a reputation of being a unique woman, who focuses more on the youth of the community than tend
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