Amish Proverbs by Suzanne Fisher Woods...... and a giveaway

Note: Giveaway instructions after review. You MUST follow instructions to be entered.

Book description:
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.

My review:

This is a delightful book that would make a great coffee table book. It is a small hardcover, 6" by 6", and 205 pages, but is packed with insightful proverbs from the Amish, and great photographs. The author has also devoted some pages throughout to telling about different aspects of the Amish life such as faith, money, work ethic, and more. Proverbs dealing with that topic then follow.

Though not fiction, I enjoyed this book. Some of the proverbs were famliar to me, while others were not. It was neat to read more, and learn more about the Amish, and I also enjoyed the photographs throughout the book. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the Amish, and it would make a great gift.

About the author:

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.


Giveaway:
Thanks to Revell Publishers, I have a copy of Amish Proverbs to give away to one winner. You MUST follow these instructions to be eligible to win.

To enter: Comment with a proverb or saying that is common in your family. If you cannot come up with one that is common in your family, then comment with a proverb or saying you like.

Using random.org, I will pick a winner 10 days from today on August 25.

Thanks to Revell Publishers for the review and giveaway copies.