I haven't read a page-turner for long time. And then a childhood chum of mine posted this book on Instagram that her mother recently wrote.
What have we here?! I LOVE stories like these!...particularly those surrounding the Mennonite culture.
This is such an interesting read! I couldn't wait to get my grimy hands on it. (Unfortunately I had other books on the go and didn't start reading it for another month!...what's wrong with me?!)
Being of Mennonite descent myself, I have some insight on the life of the subject of this book. I grew up in the southern Manitoba area where I knew many Mennonites and heard stories from those who came from Mexico.
It follows the life of a man who was born in Mexico and lived in a Mennonite Village with his family. Eventually the family came to Canada but most of the story takes place before the trek north from when young Isaac Penner was about 5 years old up until about the time he was a pre-teen.
No matter how hard of a life the family had, Isaac found the humour and the excitement in whatever was going on around him.
If you like biographies, this is one you will enjoy.
I bought mine in Kindle format as the "cheap Mennonite" in me decided that it was the best choice but it's available in paperback and hardcover. I love reading paper books or e-books...depends on my mood I guess!
Thanks to Renita for advertising her mom's book on Instagram!
Laughter Growing: a Mennonite-Mexican boyhood
by Esther Penner
