Saturday, August 14, 2010

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!
Simple Wisdom 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.
Sweet Kindle Giveaway   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. 

34 comments:

Vickie said...

Visiting from the crew.

Oh how fun! I've always been interested in the life of the Amish. These would be awesome books which ever one it may be :)

God's Blessings

Vickie said...

I already follow you as well :)

Heather said...

Hey, Debra:) Good review! I love that saying that children are messages we send into the future--that one just really hits me. Hope you are feeling better!
Heather

Kimberly said...

I love quotes from the Founding Fathers.

Ruth said...

I am trying to think of a proverb. "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Might as well take it from the book of the Bible called Proverbs.

ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

Ruth said...

your gfc follower

ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

Ruth said...

entered the giveaway for the kindle

ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

SisterTipster said...

My fave saying:

Talk softly but carry a big stick! Roosevelt.

SisterTipster said...

I'm following...

SisterTipster said...

http://sistertipster.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaway-book-amish-proverbs-book-and.html

Suzanne said...

Hi Debra! Just popped by to thank you for participating in the blog tour for "Amish Proverbs!" Thanks for sharing the book with your bleaders! (blog + readers = bleaders!)

Warmly, Suzanne Fisher

Anonymous said...

I love reading any kind of proverbs. It would be fun to see which ones of theirs have been repeated in our family too!


CarolNWong@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I follow this blog with GFC.


CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

Glogirl said...

A couple of my favorite sayings are:
(1) This too shall pass
(2) If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

ajmizen(at)hotmail(dot)com

Dawn said...

I'm already following you! :-) Would LOVE to win this! I have always been intrigued by the Amish...I go visit "Amish Country" every time I visit family in PA.

Judy B. said...

I've always liked People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones but that can't compare to the ones you mentioned. They are really good.

Judy B. said...

I entered for the Kindle through the FB track.

Judy B. said...

I am a public GFC follower

Anonymous said...

hi there, wow what a wonderful, excellent giveaway. I would very much like to be included thankyo.

Anonymous said...

I also want to add that I have joined your blog. Love the title!

Katy said...

My maiden name means "Touch not the cat but a glove".... ;) Very wise thought, eh? ;)

thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

Katy said...

I entered the giveaway for the Kindle!! :)

thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

Katy said...

I am following you via GFC!

thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

My Blessings From Above said...

My favorite saying is "the family that prays together stays together"
This looks like a great book!

My Blessings From Above said...

I follow via GFC!

Magerrells(at)comcast(dot)net

My Blessings From Above said...

I posted about your giveaway on FB! :-)

Your Mom said...

I love - This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Emma said...

My favorite saying is God helps those who help themselves . Amish Proverbs sounds wonderful.Please enter me in the giveaway.augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.Thank you.

Emma said...

A new follower of Footprints in the Butter .augustlily06(at)aim(dot)com.

Becky K. said...

I already follow you!

I just entered via Facebook, and sent the invite to 6 of my FB friends.

I also posted about your blog and the contest on my FB page. Right now, my FB page has more readership than my own blog (hoping to change that soon!)...

Dawn said...

I posted it on FB!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a wonderful book!

Here is what I used to hear but rarely do anymore.


In whatever direction you turn, you will see God coming to meet you; nothing is void of Him, He Himself fills all His work.

CollinsFamily said...

My grandma always says, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

CollinsFamily said...

I am now following you!