Showing posts with label Amish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amish. Show all posts

Monday, October 3, 2016

Amish Friends Harvest Cookbook by Wanda E. Brunstetter




Amish Friends Harvest Cookbook
 
By Wanda E. Brunstetter

My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it really liked it


date         October 3, 2016

format     Paperback



review
I know; I usually don't review cookbooks but when I received this book and thumbed through it I could not help myself. It immediately transported me back to my grandmother's kitchen with the sights and smells of great homegrown cooking from the garden.

I have found so many recipes that she use to make and I can't wait to try them all. With 240 recipes in the book, I will be eating good for a long time to come. A great example is when I saw corn fritter cooked in lard I knew I had a "real" country cookbook.

I highly recommend this book to cooks and cook-what-a-be's. This will keep you happy and satisfied for a long time to come.


(Book was read & reviewed by Larry and Sara Gray)



[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]




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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The Hawaiian Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter




The Hawaiian Quilt
 
By Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter

My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it really liked it


date         September 7, 2016

format     Kindle Version



review
 
The Hawaiian Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter is all about personal growth, and the mixing of cultures in the beautiful setting of Hawaii. Once you start reading it you will not want to put it down.

I love the author's ability to weave a story that is so realistic I found myself living the story. It was so easy to get into the tale and identify with the storyline. Wanda E. Brunstetter's down to earth style of writing made the story come alive to this reader. There are no limits to God's plan for your future and this story re-enforces that truth to the reader.

Wanda E. Brunstetter has a knack of developing characters that are realistic and easy to identify with. Through their personal growth and adventure they force the reader to look inward and grow. I found it very easy to identify with the characters and follow along their individual storylines.

I really liked The Hawaiian Quilt by Wanda E. Brunstetter and Jean Brunstetter and I highly recommend this book to all readers.



(Book was read & reviewed by Larry and Sara Gray)



[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
 
 
 

 
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Saturday, March 5, 2016

The Restoration by Wanda E. Burnstetter

 
 
 
The Restoration
 
By Wanda E Brunstetter


My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it it was amazing (my current rating)


date         March 5, 2016

format     Paperback Version


review
 
The Restoration by Wanda Brunstetter continues in the tradition of all her stories. It contains everything you need to have a great read, romance, a little intrigue, personal growth and a faith building message. Once you start reading it you will not want to put it down.As with her other books I found the author's ability to weave a story that was so realistic I lost myself in the tale, following as an unseen extra. How many times in real life have I stumbled through a task to success. Wanda Burnstetter's down to earth style of writing made the story come alive to this reader. There are no limits to God's plan for your life and this story re-enforces that truth to the reader.


Wanda Burnstetter has done it again by developing characters that are realistic and easy to identify with. Through their personal growth and adventure the characters force the reader to look at their own life choices and grow. I found it very easy to identify with the characters and follow along their individual storylines.


I really enjoyed The Restoration by Wanda Burnstetter and I highly recommend this book to all readers.


(Book was read & reviewed by Larry and Sara Gray)



[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]



Click here to order your copy of The Restoration from amazon.com









 

Friday, February 26, 2016

Pennsylvania 1 by Michael Bunker




Pennsylvania 1
 
 
By Michael Bunker

My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it it was amazing (my current rating)


date         February 26, 2016

format    Kindle Version


review


Just for all you sci-fi Amish lovers, do I have the book for you.  Pennsylvania 1 by Michael Bunker is an exciting tale of an Amish youth emigrating to a colony world with an Amish settlement, looking for cheap land and a better life.

The author has done a great job of creating a tale in the old style of sci-fi writing that will grab you and pull you into the storyline. Even though it is short it will cause you to go out and get the next book in the series.

I liked Michael Bunker's character. They were real and had a depth that make you identify with them. It was easy to follow each and believe in their story.

I really enjoyed Pennsylvania 1 by Michael Bunker and look forward to reading more in this series. I highly recommend this book to all readers.

 


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Thursday, September 17, 2015

The Lopsided Christmas Cake by Wanda E. Brunstetter

 
 
 
The Lopsided Christmas Cake
 
By Wanda E Brunstetter & Jean Brunstetter

My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it it was amazing (my current rating)


date         September 17, 2015

format     Paperback Version


review
 
The Lopsided Christmas Cake by Wanda Brunstetter has it all, romance, a little intrigue, and personal growth and a faith building message, all while bringing the laughs on. Once you start reading it you will not want to put it down.

As with her other books I found the author's ability to weave a story was so realistic I found myself fitting into the tale. How many times in real life have I stumbled through a task to success. Wanda Burnstetter's down to earth style of writing made the story come alive to this reader. There are no limits to God's plan for your future and this story re-enforces that truth to the reader.

Wanda Burnstetter has done it again by developing characters that are realistic and easy to identify with. Through their personal growth and adventure they force the reader to look inward and grow. I found it very easy to identify with the characters and follow along their individual storylines.

I really enjoyed The Lopsided Christmas Cake by Wanda Burnstetter and I highly recommend this book to all readers.


(Book was read & reviewed by Larry and Sara Gray)



[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Gift - Prairie State Friends Book 2 by Wanda Brunstetter




The Gift - Prairie Stat Friends Book 2
 
By Wanda Brunstetter

My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it it was amazing (my current rating)


date         July 28, 2015

format     Paperback Version


review

For all you lovers of Amish fiction The Gift - Prairie State Friends Book 2 by Wanda Brunstetter is the novel for you. This book has it all romance, a little intrigue, and personal growth and a faith building message.

The author's storytelling style made the book hard to put down. The story was so realistic it was easy to put yourself into it and follow along. Even with the simple life of the Amish the pressures of life are there and real. Wanda Burnstetter's down to earth style of writing made the story come alive to this reader. There are no limits to Gods plan for your future and this story re-enforces that truth to the reader.

Wanda Burnstetter has done an excellent job of developing characters that are realistic and easy to identify with.  Through their personal growth and ultimate selflessness they force the reader to look inward and grow. I found it very easy to identify with the characters and follow along their individual storylines.

I really enjoyed The Gift - Prairie State Friends Book 2 by Wanda Burnstetter and I highly recommend this book to all readers.

 

[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]



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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life by Suzanne Fisher


Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life

By Suzanne Fisher

My Rating

didn't like it it was ok liked it really liked it it was amazing (my current rating)




status

Read August 14, 2012

format

              Hardcover Version

review



I have always love proverbs and local “sayings” and Suzanne Fisher has captured the spirit of the simple life of the Amish in her book, “Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life.” I like the way she describes it, “If you want to know a people, know their proverbs.”

The book is a combination of proverbs and short stories that are so applicable in our everyday life and the photos make them come alive. In our busy, fast paced world it is good to reflect on the basics of life and how we live. I found her book very uplifting and thought provoking.

This book will make a great gift for any occasion. But, more important it is a great book to read and reflect on. I find myself using the proverbs in my blogging and up-dates all the time.

I highly recommend this book for all ages.