Books

The true story of Ruth Reimer Yoder, a German Mennonite girl growing up in Nazi Germany. Near the end of World War II, her family became refugees in Denmark. Later, they were reunited with their father, who was a prisoner of war because he h... Learn more

Lured by the promise of adventure, travel, and a large bonus, Aaron Stauffer turned his back on his training and his mother's tears and enlisted to fight in the Civil War. His heart swelled with pride and patriotism as he shouldered his newl... Learn more

As a boy, Jason Kauffman feared his father. As a man, he hated him. Jason thought this was normal. Fathers and sons do not get along, do they? Then why did it bother him when his own sons began to fear him? There was no way to break the cycl... Learn more

Goose bumps rise on Eli’s arms as he follows his friends into the anteroom for instruction for baptism at the Amish church in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. At fifteen, he is still Little Eli, and he sincerely wants to be a child of God. But his s... Learn more

At their new home in eastern Kansas, Eli is more than just a water boy. He milks Hipbones every day, and Dad needs his help to rake the hay into windrows. Eli also gets his turn pushing the windrows into piles with the buckrake, but no matte... Learn more

Nicholas's parents had taught him right from wrong, but bitterness and the lure of a sailor's life led him far from God. After years of braving storms and pirates on the high seas, Nicholas became desperately ill. As his wicked life stared h... Learn more

Growing up poor but tough in Nicaragua, Omar Montenegro became fearless and foolhardy. Lured by his uncle’s stories of money and glamour, he crossed illegally into the United States where he discovered the lucrative world of drug dealing.As ... Learn more

John Shenk gratefully accepts his exemption from military duty and walks into a world he is not ready to face. He finds it exciting, complicated, and finally crushing. The moving story of a young Mennonite who went into alternate service bec... Learn more

Based on historical accounts, Crossing the Distance is the story of great distances, some created by God and others by man. It offers hope that, by God's grace, we also can cross divides in our lives.

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Teodolinda and her family moved to the Zapotal highlands of Costa Rica to find a better life. But instead of getting better, life became drastically worse. Alcohol and anger gripped their hearts until life became a cycle of drudgery, moonshi... Learn more

Heinrich walked away from the wounded soldier, but he could not get away from the wretchedness he felt in his heart. How could God show him mercy when he had been so ruthless?

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Emma is a Hurst, and a very determined one. Hursts are strong; they aren't known for giving up or giving in easily. What will God use to break her? Epilepsy? Incarceration? Death of loved ones? Cancer? Or perhaps all four? Under the wise and... Learn more

With a father who rejected her and a mentally disturbed mother who tried to kill her, Nadia’s life was rough. Her uncle had said God would help her if she kissed the little cross he gave her and recited the Lord’s prayer. But did God really ... Learn more

Guilt, fear, failure, hurts...young Herbe Engelhardt was sucked into a swirling vortex of emotional confusion when his parents divorced. Bitter, frustrated, and fighting a God he didn't know, Herbe came to a moment of crisis.

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Despite having a conscience against killing, Tomás was forced to join the Contra rebels in Nicaragua and was swept into a maelstrom of fear and battle, hunger and loneliness, and grief for fallen comrades. When it was over, Tomá... Learn more

Years of prosperity for Christians in Russia are followed by disappointment, heartache, and suffering, first during the revolution and again as World War II sweeps across Europe. Hans and Netta face hardship and separation, but grow closer t... Learn more

Fresh from the plains of Kansas, eleven-year-old Eli can’t wait to see the farm Dad bought at the foot of White Hill in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Still small for his age, Eli dreads going to a new school and a new church. Electricity com... Learn more

A true story about a forbidden New Testament that shattered the calm of a Yugoslavian village. John and Anna Olesh, raised in a solid Catholic community, face severe censure when John leaves his family for a time to make money in America. Ev... Learn more

Hidden Riches puts a face on history. This story will help you to comprehend the sacrifice of those who came to America in search of religious freedom and to appreciate more deeply the faith and freedom we enjoy.

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Home on the Blue Ridge gives readers warm glimpses of the Sanford Yoder family in their years at Faith Mission Home and reveals the formative years of Pablo Yoder.

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Chris is confused. His mother has died, and he knows nothing about his dad. And why did his mother leave him at a children's home where the staff members don't seem to care about him?Follow Chris as he becomes an inspiration to others and em... Learn more

Joey's Story is the true, heart-wrenching account of Joanna Heger's childhood and youth. Though told discreetly, it is not a children's book.

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Joseph Armstrong's father showed little concern for his wife and children. Work came first. Praise was a foreign language. All the while, he portrayed himself as flawlessly pious to those outside the family, making his home a potential hotbe... Learn more

Christian watched uneasily as anti-British attitudes bubbled up in the American colonies. As rebellion progressed to outright war, Christian stood by as the new colonial army confiscated his wheat and cattle. But what would be the consequenc... Learn more

As a girl, Lucy yearned for spiritual fellowship. Her father, however, stood foursquare against religion of any sort. This true story of Lucy's lifelong spiritual quest is set against the backdrop of two difficult marriages and many sorrows,... Learn more