Book Review: Amish Values for Your Family
Amish Values for Your Family
by: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Purchase this wonderful book on the simple life.
Disclosure: Book was given to me for review purposes.
Book Summary:
When it comes to strong families that know how to truly enjoy life together, there is much we can learn from the Amish. Just how do they establish such strong family bonds, such deeply held values, and such wonderful family traditions? In Amish Values for Your Family, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shares the secrets of Amish family life. In this inspiring and practical book, you will meet real Amish families that are a lot like yours. Through their stories you’ll discover how to
- slow down
- safeguard family time
- raise children who stand strong in their faith
- prioritize what’s truly important
Amish values like community, forgiveness, simple living, obedience, and more can be your family legacy–without selling your car or changing your wardrobe.
My Thoughts:
First of all you need to know that Suzanne Woods Fisher is one of my favorite authors. I have read all the books in the Lancaster County Secrets series and I have her Amish Proverbs book. Until reading her book, The Choice, I had no interest in literature centered on the Amish. I’m not sure what made me read The Choice but once I did I was hooked. I was also intrigued by the life of the Amish. Could I live such a simple life? Could my life be so focused on what is real? My husband and children grew tired of me saying I wanted to be Amish if only I could just have electricity and drive a car. Did I really want to be Amish? What did they have that I did not?
The appeal to the lifestyle was based on the focus on what is real in this life. Faith, family and friends are the core of our lives. God first. I live a life where I would tell you these are my values but if you see me struggle with writing deadlines and giving my kids art projects to get just one more article or business proposal done you may question that my devotion to my conviction. I questioned my devotion to my conviction. So I had to learn how to slow down. I had to remember my primary role and trust the Lord would provide if that meant giving up a business opportunity because it got in the way of what is real and true in my life. I found great help in Amish Values for Your Family in helping me prioritize my life and remember my faith is the center of my life. I ran around trying to take opportunities and take on more writing jobs because I needed the money. But what was suffering? My family. My patience. My role. Yes, I can have my business, homeschool and be a mom at the same time. However, my focus was blurred and my life was spinning in the wrong direction. I know prioritize things by what is best for my family and what the Lord directs me to do. I am not desperate not to miss the next big opportunity as I will trust the Lord to bring me what I need when I need it.
I strongly encourage you to read this book to help you find some focus and give you practical ideas on how to slow down and find the joy in life.
