Alice B. reviewed Amish Front Porch Stories: 18 Short Tales of Simple Faith and Wisdom on + 3563 more book reviews
Amish Country is known for an atmosphere of peace and quiet, perfect for front-porch sitting with a good book. Join New York Times bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, as they share 18 heartwarming stories from Amish Country. These fictional short stories include journeys we can all relate to as we seek how to live led by love, joy, peace, patience, and other Fruits of the Spirit. Meet Anna, who struggles to show love to a cantankerous neighbor; Laura, who endures infertility; Nora, whose pride threatens to consume her life; and other women who walk in their faith each day.
Kristina A. reviewed Amish Front Porch Stories: 18 Short Tales of Simple Faith and Wisdom on + 1528 more book reviews
Amish Front Porch Stories by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Jean Brunstetter & Richelle Brunstetter contains eighteen short tales of simple faith and wisdom. These short stories take us to Amish country where each woman is going through a struggle. I like that each story teaches us a life lesson. Simple Actions takes us to Berlin, Ohio where Anna Hostettler lives next to Lucy who is a chronic complainer. What is the best way to handle Lucy? Cardinal at the Window in Seymour, Missouri has Esther Stutzman struggling with depression while being overwhelmed with raising her seven children. How can Esther find joy once again? Nina's Struggle has Nina Miller uncovering the truth about her father. I enjoyed each of these uplifting stories. We get to see these Amish women have problems just like us. Just because they choose to live differently, does not mean they do not have struggles. Depression, loneliness, pride, feeling awkward, lacking confidence are problems all of us face. These stories allow us to learn a new way to overcome these various issues. There is a scripture that go along with each story. I found myself writing down many of them to contemplate later. I feel that Amish Front Porch Stories would make a lovely gift especially to an individual who has trouble overcoming depression. Finding joy in a humdrum life can be hard, but there were some great tips provided. You can read one, two or all eighteen of the short tales in Amish Front Porch Stories. I enjoyed these well-written, heartwarming tales. This is one of those books that I will be find myself visiting often.
