Northkill (Northkill Amish)
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (626 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1936438356 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Then while the French and Indian War rages, the Hochstetlers’ way of life is brutally shattered. Along with other members of their church, they settle in the Northkill Amish Mennonite community at the base of the Blue Mountains, on the frontier between white and Indian territory. Facing almost certain death with his wife and children, Jakob makes a wrenching decision that will tear apart his family and change all of their lives forever. Northkill is closely based on an inspiring true story well-known among the Amish and Mennonites. In 1738 Jakob Hochstetler and his family immigrate to America, seeking sanctuary from religious persecution in Europe and the freedom to live and worship according to their nonresistant Anabaptist beliefs. They build a home near Northkill Creek, for which their community is named. On the night of September 19-20, 1757, their home is attacked by a war party of Delaware and Shawnee Indians allied with the French. Winner of ForeWord Review's 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Bronze Award for historical fiction. It has been documented in many publicati
Bob is a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. . Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, pastor and speaker whose books have sold millions of copies. He has co-authored eleven books with Josh McDowell and won two Gold Medallion Awards, among others
The story has remained with me even after reading it. Gaddis. McKay “Northkill is full of heart-pounding suspense and drama that will keep you captivated to the end. Syswerda . I impatiently await the second book coming out next year. “The heart-wrenching story of this family is told by descendents of the family. Fantastic story!” —Tina Rice “With several sympathetic nods for Native Americans and the theft of their lands and livelihood, the book honestly faces what these immigrant Americans did by settling on Native American lands, the pain and difficulty of pacifism in the face of personal violence, and the tragedies of war whatever the cause.” —Jean E. J. “Not only did Northki
Much more than history Arvilla I have heard the stories about my Amish ancestors, but they always seemed more legend than reality. The authors have succeeded in filling in the gaps of the family folklore by giving flesh-and-blood reality to the characters in this drama. I was impressed with the thorough resea. "Waiting for the next book." according to Kathy. I've heard about what happened to my 6th great Grandfather many times. But hearing it told personalized it for me, thus many tears while reading it.. "Five Stars" according to REGINA REIGHARD. Great history read