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    Until Angels Close My Eyes

    Part of Angels Trilogy

    Author Lurlene McDaniel
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    RH Childrens Books | Laurel Leaf
    On sale Oct 27, 2010 | 256 Pages | 9780307776464
    Grade 7 & Up
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    Leah has never been more in need of support, so Ethan chooses to leave his Amish life on the farm to move in with Leah and her family.  However, once he arrives, they both realize that Ethan's Amish values are quite different from those of Leah's complex "American" world.  Worlds collide in this heart-rending conclusion to the bestselling Angels Trilogy as Leah and Ethan must finally  determine whether love will be  enough to overcome their differences.
    © Meghan Green and Jon Lancaster
    Lurlene McDaniel began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. “I want kids to know that while people don’t get to choose what life gives to them, they do get to choose how they respond,” she has said. Her novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. McDaniel’s bestselling books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. They include The Year of Luminous Love and its companion, The Year of Chasing Dreams; Don’t Die, My Love; Till Death Do Us Part; and many more. Lurlene McDaniel lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit her online at LurleneMcDaniel.com and on Facebook and follow her on Twitter at @Lurlene_McD. View titles by Lurlene McDaniel
    "I'm sorry," Ethan said.  "I know this waiting cannot be easy for you."

    "It isn't easy for you, either," Leah said.  "I keep thinking back to Rebekah's death.  It happened so suddenly.  And with Neil, we've known for months that he was sick, but I'm not any more ready for him to die than I was for Rebekah."

    Ethan reached across the table and laced his fingers through hers.  "We cannot change what God has ordained, Leah.  We may not understand why, but even if we knew why, knowing would not stop it."

    "It just isn't fair.  And it makes me mad," she said.

    Ethan smoothed her cheek with his palm.  "But miracles happen.  You are proof of that."



        
    Copyright © 1998 by Lurlene McDaniel. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
    Author Lurlene McDaniel also brings readers Angels Watching Over Me, Don't Die My Love, and I'll Be Seeing You, all Publishers Weekly bestsellers!

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    Leah has never been more in need of support, so Ethan chooses to leave his Amish life on the farm to move in with Leah and her family.  However, once he arrives, they both realize that Ethan's Amish values are quite different from those of Leah's complex "American" world.  Worlds collide in this heart-rending conclusion to the bestselling Angels Trilogy as Leah and Ethan must finally  determine whether love will be  enough to overcome their differences.

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    © Meghan Green and Jon Lancaster
    Lurlene McDaniel began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. “I want kids to know that while people don’t get to choose what life gives to them, they do get to choose how they respond,” she has said. Her novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. McDaniel’s bestselling books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. They include The Year of Luminous Love and its companion, The Year of Chasing Dreams; Don’t Die, My Love; Till Death Do Us Part; and many more. Lurlene McDaniel lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit her online at LurleneMcDaniel.com and on Facebook and follow her on Twitter at @Lurlene_McD. View titles by Lurlene McDaniel

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    "I'm sorry," Ethan said.  "I know this waiting cannot be easy for you."

    "It isn't easy for you, either," Leah said.  "I keep thinking back to Rebekah's death.  It happened so suddenly.  And with Neil, we've known for months that he was sick, but I'm not any more ready for him to die than I was for Rebekah."

    Ethan reached across the table and laced his fingers through hers.  "We cannot change what God has ordained, Leah.  We may not understand why, but even if we knew why, knowing would not stop it."

    "It just isn't fair.  And it makes me mad," she said.

    Ethan smoothed her cheek with his palm.  "But miracles happen.  You are proof of that."



        
    Copyright © 1998 by Lurlene McDaniel. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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    Author Lurlene McDaniel also brings readers Angels Watching Over Me, Don't Die My Love, and I'll Be Seeing You, all Publishers Weekly bestsellers!

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