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Amish Proverbs

August 27, 2010 by Lauren

PhotobucketI have read many Amish fiction books, and I enjoy escaping to a place where life seems calmer, more family-centered, and people are honest and hard-working. In April, my husband and I visited Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and spent the day touring and learning more about the Amish lifestyle. Although I know I would never be able to adhere to the Amish way of life, I do believe that all of us would benefit from incorporating some of their attitudes into our busy schedules. In her new gift book, Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life, Suzanne Woods Fisher provides a collection of wise Amish sayings that all of us can heed and treasure.

Suzanne Woods Fisher’s interest in the Amish community stems from her own family heritage. Her grandfather, W. D. Benedict, was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Benedict eventually became publisher of Christianity Today). It is fitting that the sayings in Amish Proverbs sound like the wise words that would be passed down from grandparents to grandchildren. The book includes proverbs about time, money, faith, children and family, handling adversity, etc… I love this one: Swallowing pride rarely gives you indigestion. Doesn’t that sound like something a grandfather would say?

While the proverbs are the focus of the book, the many photographs are a beautiful addition. After visiting an Amish community myself, I can say that the pictures wonderfully reflect the Amish lifestyle and enhance the messages of the proverbs as well. This book would make a wonderful gift for any fan of Amish fiction or anyone interested in a simple, godly lifestyle.

I am happy to say that we have a copy of Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life to give to one of you. Please leave a comment on this post to enter. We’ll announce the winner on September 8.

Additionally, Suzanne is giving away a KINDLE! Be sure to click the icon below for more information. Suzanne will also be having a Facebook party on September first to celebrate the release of her new book. She’ll be announcing the winner of the Simple Wisdom KINDLE giveaway (see below), chatting with readers, and giving away copies of Amish Proverbs and The Choice! Be sure to join the fun on Wednesday, September 1st at 8PM EST at Suzanne’s Author Page.

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Lauren is a wife, mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows. Lauren doesn’t think she could live the Amish lifestyle all the time, but she sure would enjoy the food! Thanks to Litfuse Publishing for providing the review copy of this book.

Filed Under: Christian, Home, Lauren, Non-Fiction, Travel

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Comments

  1. S Club Mama says

    August 27, 2010 at 9:19 am

    There are some Amish families around here; I’ve become friends with one lady and her children. They are so sweet and friendly. Honestly, there are other townspeople here that haven’t been so friendly to us.

  2. bekahcubed says

    August 27, 2010 at 9:42 am

    That sounds like a delightful book! I always enjoy books of proverbs, maxims, and quotes.

    • Lauren says

      September 7, 2010 at 2:51 pm

      You won Amish Proverbs! Please respond to this email with your address, and I will have the book sent to you.

      Thanks,
      Lauren

  3. Linda Kish says

    August 27, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    I would love to have the chance to win this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  4. Carol Wong says

    August 27, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    I would love to enter this contest for the book. I remember as a child going to see Indiana’s Amish country and eating a feast with strangers.
    Wonderful memories.

    CarolNWOng(at)aol(dot)com

  5. Tennille says

    August 27, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    looks interesting

  6. Benita G. says

    August 27, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    Sounds great! Please count me in.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  7. Marjorie says

    August 27, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    We used to live in Kitchener-Waterloo area and used to visit the St. Jacobs in Elmira, Ontario.
    Love the amish ways, so simple.

  8. Jessica T says

    August 28, 2010 at 12:13 am

    SOunds like a great coffee table book!

    • Lauren says

      August 28, 2010 at 8:33 am

      You’re right! It would make a great coffee table book!

  9. Karen says

    August 28, 2010 at 2:15 am

    I would be thrilled to win a copy of this book!

  10. katklaw777 says

    August 28, 2010 at 4:36 am

    Visited the Amish in PA with my Mom one summer… It was a lovely trip and a great memory of a time spent with my Mom, thanks.

  11. Melissa P. says

    August 28, 2010 at 8:33 am

    We love visiting the Amish Country often. I think this book would make for a wonderful read. Beautiful!

  12. Rita says

    August 28, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I have been fascinated by the Amish in my lifetime. In 8th grade I wrote an A+ paper about them 🙂 And I’ve read Amish fiction and watched films. Oh, the wisdom of simplicity. How I long for thee!

  13. karenk says

    August 28, 2010 at 10:28 am

    thanks for the opportunity to read this book 🙂

  14. Michele says

    August 29, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    I would love a chance to win this!
    Magerrells(at)comcast(dot)net

  15. Page Turner (Heather) says

    September 1, 2010 at 12:33 am

    This looks intriguing! Please enter me, too.

  16. Some Lucky Dog says

    September 1, 2010 at 1:14 am

    I would love to have this book! We have a small Amish community across the lake from us. We love to go there for lunch and visit with the friendly people.

  17. Amy V says

    September 1, 2010 at 7:39 am

    This looks like a great book. My favorite family proverb is do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

  18. Katie Schroeder says

    September 1, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    sounds like a beautiful book!

  19. Jamie says

    September 2, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Amish books interest me, also. I’ve recently enjoyed Amish Women by Louise Stoltzfus and The Amish of Lancaster County by Donald B. Kraybill.

  20. Lisa Garrett says

    September 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    I have heard a lot about this book. And I need words of wisdom. Thank you!

  21. Suzanne Fisher says

    September 3, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Hi Lauren!

    Just wanted to pop by and thank you for participating in the Amish Proverbs blog tour! So grateful for each one of you on the Litfuse tour, and for your devoted bleaders, too (blog + readers = bleaders!).

    Warmly, Suzanne

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