Whistlestop Wednesday Book Review: Levi's Will

Levi's Will tells a rich story of one man's journey through life. When we first meet Will, our main character, he is preparing for his father's funeral. The next chapter takes us back to when he first ran away from his fathers home, leaving behind the Amish lifestyle and a pregnant girlfriend.

The story jumps back and forth between different times in Will's life, which confused me at first. I had to go back and re-read the first couple of chapters. But, once I understood this, I began to see Will's life illustrated in a way not unlike my own process of memory.

W. Dale Cramer gives Levi's Will strong, solid, believable characters and puts into words many of the difficult struggles of life. Through the transformation of Will's character, the book underscores that a man can never really run away but through love can overcome the past. This book offers a clear perspective on faith. Because its central themes are love and forgiveness, I believe people of all faiths would enjoy this book. And I especially recommend this book for fathers.

Note: Bethany House provided a courtesy copy of Levi's Will to Book Readers Central for purposes of review.