The Books
CREATIVE NON-FICTION
Seasons: A Real Story of an Amish Girl
As the oldest child in an impoverished Amish family, Lydia Lee knows little more of life beyond hard work, sacrifice and extreme hunger. Yet, even as a young girl she strives to be content with all God has provided. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, Lydia’s childhood unfolds as her family struggles to survive, finding strength from their Amish faith. But, when tragedy strikes, that very faith is tested beyond what any child should have to endure. When all hope seems lost, Lydia is reminded that all things have seasons. The spring of her life has been spent planting prayers in the soil of sadness and heartache. Will she see a summer of true love? Will there be a harvest of happiness?
Updated Spring 2019 with more content.
STAND ALONE NOVELS
The Bright Unknown
This poignant and heartbreaking novel explores the power of resilience, the gift of friendship, and the divine beauty to be found in the big, bright world—if only we’re willing to look.
Narrated in Elizabeth Byler Younts’s gorgeous style, The Bright Unknown is a sparkling search for answers, family, and a place to call home.
The Solace of Water
“Younts has set herself apart with this exquisite story of friendship and redemption . . . I’ll be talking about this book for years to come.” — Rachel Hauck, New York Times Bestselling Author
The Solace of Water offers a glimpse into the turbulent 1950s and reminds us that friendship rises above religion, race, and custom—and has the power to transform a broken heart.
THE PROMISE OF SUNRISE SERIES
Promise to Return — Book 1
RITA Finalist! “Vivid, compelling, poignant. . . . Tender and beautifully written, a thought provoking love story I’ll not soon forget.” — Cathy Gohlke, Christy Award Winning Author
When World War II breaks out, Miriam Coblentz’s peaceful Amish world is turned upside down. Two worlds collide in this unforgettable debut novel, providing a fascinating and rare look into Amish culture during World War II. While Henry is battling enemies across the ocean, Miriam struggles between her devotion to Henry and her love of the Amish way of life.
Promise to Cherish — Book 2
"Younts’s Amish background lends authenticity to the tale, informing the real and relatable characters in this fascinating glimpse into an often elided part of America’s history." ― Publisher's Weekly
As World War II draws to a close, nurse Christine falls in love with roguish Amish boy Eli and must choose between a new, uncertain life in the Amish faith or face the judgment of a conservative postwar American society for her past mistakes.
Promise to Keep — Book 3
“Wielding her authentic Amish voice, Younts has once again created a storm in a quiet world. Younts has also brilliantly taken on the strain of dealing with disabilities. Promise to Keep is a beautiful, heart-tugging read that will dare you to seek love beyond preconceived boundaries.” -- Lynne Gentry, USA Today Bestselling Author
World War II Marine Joe Garrison returns home from war longing to be a father to his deaf daughter, Daisy, only to find that she is attached to Esther Detweiler, the Amish woman who has raised her since his wife’s death.
DUTCH TRANSLATIONS
The Solace of Water
The Bright Unknown