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“It was heartbreaking to read about the trauma Ivy endured... yet the author handles those subjects with honesty and compassion.” Goodreads · 6 months ago Reviews - Little Amish Girl | The StoryGraph

Reviewers frequently describe the book as a "tear-jerker" that ultimately offers a hopeful message about overcoming generational trauma and finding "found family". amish-girl

The plot weaves together Ivy's past and present, a technique that many readers feel adds power to the eventual merging of the two storylines. “It was heartbreaking to read about the trauma Ivy endured

The book tackles difficult topics like child abuse and addiction with honesty and compassion, though some readers find these sections heartbreaking to read. Narrative Structure and Style The book tackles difficult topics like child abuse

“This book is not an easy read, in knowing that this work of fiction reflects reality for some. I found it both heartbreaking and heartwarming.” Facebook · Jenlovesbooks · 5 months ago

In writing this novel, the author drew from the experience of her mother, who grew up in the Amish community but left as an adult, The StoryGraph Little Amish Girl by Viola Estrella - Goodreads