ABOUT THE BOOK
Ever wish you could visit with a group of Amish or Mennonite women over a cup of coffee? In the pages of Homespun, Amish and Plain Mennonite women swap stories and spin yarns while we listen in. Lorilee Craker, bestselling author of Money Secrets of the Amish,
collects these personal writings about hospitality, home, grief, joy,
and walks with God. Hear from one woman who struggles with feeling
inferior to her sister, from another about her longing for a baby, and
from a third who accidentally bought stretchy material to sew her
husband’s pants. Each woman’s story is a testament to the grace of God
and the blessings of community. Behind Amish romance novels and tourist
spots and television shows stand real people, with longings and loves
just like the rest of us. Every Amish and Mennonite woman has a story.
In Homespun, you get to hear some of them.
MY REVIEW
Ever wonder what it's like to live in the Amish and Mennonite world?
This wonderful book will answer that question for you. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever asked themselves that question.
One story shows how they value their families, while another gave their troubles to the Lord.
Then in another story one remembered what it was like to do chores while growing up. She reflected on what it was like to gather nuts to make a pie.
She sometimes wondered if she was the only one who gathered nuts for pies, but later in life was surprised to discover that others did too.
I have always wondered about what it was like to be Amish.
They are fascinating people. I think that there are lessons we can a lot learn from them .
The Lord teaches us that we should live in the world but not of the world.
That's what the Amish and Mennonite people do. They live in the world but remain separate in order to remain true to their beliefs.
This book also shows us that the Amish have troubles in life. Like "Englishers" they gossip, and want to believe the lies that were told to them.
They struggle with their crops and the normal storms of life just like we do. They do many things we do just I'm a different way.
The way the Amish live is not easy.
It's called the simple life, but it's not that simple
There were no compensations for this book. All opinions are my own.
This wonderful book will answer that question for you. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever asked themselves that question.
One story shows how they value their families, while another gave their troubles to the Lord.
Then in another story one remembered what it was like to do chores while growing up. She reflected on what it was like to gather nuts to make a pie.
She sometimes wondered if she was the only one who gathered nuts for pies, but later in life was surprised to discover that others did too.
I have always wondered about what it was like to be Amish.
They are fascinating people. I think that there are lessons we can a lot learn from them .
The Lord teaches us that we should live in the world but not of the world.
That's what the Amish and Mennonite people do. They live in the world but remain separate in order to remain true to their beliefs.
This book also shows us that the Amish have troubles in life. Like "Englishers" they gossip, and want to believe the lies that were told to them.
They struggle with their crops and the normal storms of life just like we do. They do many things we do just I'm a different way.
The way the Amish live is not easy.
It's called the simple life, but it's not that simple
There were no compensations for this book. All opinions are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lori, I love this part of your review: "I have always wondered about what it was like to be Amish.
ReplyDeleteThey are fascinating people. I think that there are lessons we can a lot learn from them .
The Lord teaches us that we should live in the world but not of the world.
That's what the Amish and Mennonite people do. They live in the world but remain separate in order to remain true to their beliefs."
thank you Becky Smith
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