jodi picoult

"Our culture promotes individuality, while the Amish are deeply entrenched in community. To us, if someone stands out, it's not a big deal because diversity is respected and expected. To the Amish, there's no room for deviation from the norm. It's important to fit it, because that similarity of identity is what defines the society. If you don't fit in, the consequences are psychologically tragic - you stand alone when all you've ever known is being part of the group" -- from Plain Truth, chapter 16. Jodi Picoult's Plain Truth is a suspenseful story about a murder trial. A newborn [...]