With poignant recollections, unexpected insights, and humorous tales, the two women welcome you into their unique friendship. You’ll also gain a rare glimpse into the traditions and ways of the Amish as Miriam recalls special occasions and shares family recipes throughout the book.
Plain Wisdom is a heartwarming celebration of God, womanhood, and the search for beauty that unites us all. So grab your cup and your quilt and settle in for a soul-comforting read with Plain Wisdom."
To tell the truth, I had a really hard time getting through this book. And I think I know why. It's because this isn't the type of book you just sit and read. (But I had to, since this is a book I got for free in exchange for a review through my Blogging for Books program.) This is the type of book you open up when you are exhausted, discouraged or just need a pick-me-up. It's a lovely book...just not a book you sit and read cover to cover. It's not a story, it's a series of vignettes from the lives of two women. Towards the end of the book, one of the authors says that they wanted this book to feel like a quiet sharing of thoughts and experiences between friends. And I think they were largely successful.
It was heart warming, to use a cliched term, to read about the struggles and triumphs of others, and their search for faith in the midst of it all, whether that be in a modern lifestyle or one trying to live the Plain ways.
Just a reminder that we're not so very different after all, where ever we come from, who ever we are.
The only issue I have (and maybe it's silly) is the title. Calling your own words "Wisdom" just seems a little...self-important perhaps. And I know that was certainly not their intent. I'm just sayin' is all.
Overall, it's a nice read. Just one that should be meandered through at a leisurely pace.
Four out of five stars.
And as mentioned, I did receive this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for this review.
