Amish Proverbs: Book Review and Giveaway!

About Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life: Simplify your life with Amish wisdom

Through firsthand research and personal relationships, Suzanne Woods Fisher has collected more than 200 proverbs that uncover the rich heritage, folklore, faith, values, history, and essence of the Plain People. These proverbs serve as teaching tools and maxims for practical living--but they're not just for the Amish. They're for anyone who seeks God's wisdom and truth for everyday circumstances.

Ranging from the simple to the profound, from the serious to the humorous, these sayings will stick with you through life's joys and sorrows. With beautiful full-color photos throughout, Amish Proverbs is the perfect gift for any occasion.

About Suzanne Woods Fisher: Suzanne Woods Fisher is the CBA bestselling author of The Choice, The Waiting, Amish Peace, and Amish Proverbs. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, W. D. Benedict, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Benedict eventually became publisher of Christianity Today magazine. Suzanne is the host of a radio show called Amish Wisdom and her work has appeared in many magazines. She lives in California.

Suzanne's Amish Proverbs just hit the shelves. To celebrate she's giving away a KINDLE and throwing a party! Let the fun begin. See below for info and links.

Find out more about the book, Suzanne and the blog tour here. Enter Suzanne Woods Fisher's Simple Wisdom KINDLE Giveaway!

One Grand Prize winner will receive a Kindle preloaded with Suzanne Woods Fisher titles. The Prize Pack (valued at over $205.00) includes:

* A brand new KINDLE, Free 3G, 6", Latest Generation

* Amish Peace by Suzanne Woods Fisher

* The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher

To enter, simply click on the icons below to fill out the entry form, then tell 5 or more friends about the contest. Oh, and enter soon! Winner will be announced on September 1st.

   Join Suzanne for a Wrap-up Party on September 1st! She’ll be announcing the winner of the Simple Wisdom KINDLE Giveaway, chatting with readers, and giving away copies of Amish Proverbs and The Choice! Be sure to join us on Wednesday , September 1st at 8PM EST at Suzanne’s Author Page Be sure to check out the blog tour here or purchase a copy of Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life!




My take:  What a delightful book!  Each of the eleven chapters opens with a short 'story' of about four pages, illustrating the concept of that chapter.  Concepts such as time, money, work ethic, etc.  That is followed by about a dozen pages, with beautiful photographs and wonderful little sayings.  All of it makes you think.  Some make you smile.  Some were familiar to me, but many were not.

I thought I'd highlight a favorite proverb from the book, but on nearly every page, I find myself thinking, "Oooh, that one is good!" and I just can't narrow it down.  So, rather than a favorite, let's just pull two from the chapter on Education and two from Children & Family.

• Some read just enough to keep themselves misinformed.
• It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.
• Raising boys is as easy as digesting iron.
• Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.

Aren't those great?

So how about you?  Do you have favorite family sayings?  Or a proverb from your cultural background?  If you want to share it here, that is one way to win your own copy of Amish Proverbs.  It does not have to be original!!

You can also get an entry by entering the Kindle Giveaway.  Come back and post to tell me you entered that giveaway!

For an additional entry, you can:

• Follow me with Google Friend Connect, and leave a comment (if you already follow me, that's good for two entries)
• Post about the Blog Tour and my giveaway, and leave a comment to tell me where

This giveaway will close Sunday, August 29 at 11:59 p.m. MST.  I will email the winner and if I do not hear back, I will draw a new winner on Wednesday.  So please, make sure I can contact you!



Disclaimer:  I received a book for myself and one to giveaway from Revell Books through LitFuse Blog Tour.  No other compensation was received.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own.