Writing About the Amish + Giveaway

Why does every Beth Wiseman book include a red suitcase?

This is one of the many questions answered by an author who has sold over two million books. Beth has penned more than forty books about the Plain People in Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Indiana. In this collection of essays, Beth gives readers a glimpse into her personal life and shares experiences she’s had while writing about the Amish.

Includes photos, Amish recipes, and a ‘bonus’ short story.

My Review:

I have Lucy to thank for recommending this little gem — love, love, love bookish friend reading referrals!

‘Writing About the Amish’ is a short but highly informative glimpse into the author’s research of various Amish communities. If you want to read realistic Amish fiction by an author who does her homework, Beth Wiseman’s book are definitely for you.

Bottom line: Each Amish community is unique with variations that make it hard to say, “The Amish would never…” The author includes actual ‘critiques’ of elements in her stories (even one from an Amish couple) and cover art and she answers them all with grace and humour. Interesting to note that the objection the Amish couple made was actually allowed in the community the book in question was set in, which totally stunned them! So even the Amish can get confused about what is and what isn’t allowed. 🙂

There are photos and recipes and some nifty insights into a writer’s life which I so appreciated as well. And the short story packs an emotional wallop: two childless couples, one Amish, one English and an orphaned child who needs a home. ‘Nuf said…but have a hanky handy when you read this one.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a gently read paperback and is available to any reader, any where — so, yay, another International Giveaway!

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Writing About the Amish , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 13 2024.

19 thoughts on “Writing About the Amish + Giveaway”

      1. You’ve intrigued me. I’m adding this author to my list to read this year.

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  3. The Amish genre is one of my very favorites. Also love exploring their communities and seeing the similarities and differences in the different districts both within a state and abroad the whole United States. “Writing About the Amis” sounds like an amazing book and one that I know I would love reading.

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy! Tissues and the ready just awaiting this book.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. It’s really interesting to read about the differences within communities — even ones that are really close together. I don’t know why I’m so surprised — after all, not every Christian church is the same. Good luck, Kay!

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      1. Have to admit I never picked up on the red suitcase in each of her books until she mentioned it then I spotted it right way in the short story at the end of this book. A neat little bookish Easter egg for the astute reader. Good luck, Kathleen!

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  8. I always find it interesting there are so many differences in the Amish communities. This book looks like it explains a lot. Beth Wiseman always does a good job.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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