Alternate cover edition for 9780802135162 This is the story of Jeanette adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate she seems seems destined for life as a missionary but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen Jeanette decides to leave the church her home and her family for the young woman she loves. Innovative punchy and tender Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.