tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post6305370777957753197..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: On My Nightstand - The Amish Midwife by Mindy Starns Clark & Leslie GouldSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-9098554333670887872012-02-11T20:26:39.439-05:002012-02-11T20:26:39.439-05:00Hi Hilary -
Although the Amish originated in Euro...Hi Hilary -<br /><br />Although the Amish originated in Europe, there are no longer any settlements there. They've spread throughout the U.S. and experienced enormous growth due to their high birth rates.<br /><br />I think you'd find this book a primer on their lifestyle.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53363973640522615372012-02-11T07:49:04.355-05:002012-02-11T07:49:04.355-05:00Hi Susan .. it's not something I've ever r...Hi Susan .. it's not something I've ever read about - but keep seeing titles around .. one day I probably will .. your introduction sounds interesting ...<br /><br />Have a good weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6266723268531599222012-02-09T15:50:01.574-05:002012-02-09T15:50:01.574-05:00Hi Carol - An Amish book requires as much, if not ...Hi Carol - An Amish book requires as much, if not more, research than a historical. The culture is vastly different from what most of us know.<br /><br />Hi Maria - LOL! I wondered if anyone would pick up on the co-authored angle. I'll be interviewing Mindy and Leslie here on the blog in about a month.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-67194472138167175582012-02-09T13:52:46.702-05:002012-02-09T13:52:46.702-05:00Great review, Susan! How neat that you reviewed a ...Great review, Susan! How neat that you reviewed a co-authored book - maybe a subconscious thing?! <br /><br />My sister-in-law, Stephanie Reed, is finishing up edits to a three book Amish series with Kregel. I'll definitely be picking those up! <br /><br />Have a great weekend! God bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-17159164462334601562012-02-09T03:23:29.544-05:002012-02-09T03:23:29.544-05:00This sounds like an interesting read, Susan. I wou...This sounds like an interesting read, Susan. I wouldn't tackle writing an Amish story. I really don't know enough about them and their way of life, and would have to do too much research to get the setting right. I know that's a weak excuse, and I guess the truth is more that I just don't have a passion for that kind of story. I've read the occasional one because the plot sounded interesting... I like suspense and mystery regardless of the setting so wouldn't shy away just because of the Amish element.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-26639559063092468842012-02-08T20:17:53.144-05:002012-02-08T20:17:53.144-05:00Hi Kathi -
This book had some interesting twists ...Hi Kathi -<br /><br />This book had some interesting twists and turns. Since the characters came from different backgrounds, the way they thought and acted was very different.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47416404385909317412012-02-08T19:19:08.742-05:002012-02-08T19:19:08.742-05:00This sounds like a wonderful book. I'd definit...This sounds like a wonderful book. I'd definitely pick it up and read it. Stories with compelling characters that live in your memory long after you're done with the book, those are great finds.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34408759459103582232012-02-08T15:45:56.218-05:002012-02-08T15:45:56.218-05:00Hi Jess - Her books intrigue me because of the int...Hi Jess - Her books intrigue me because of the interactions of different groups and the mystery.<br /><br />Hi Jen - Many believe this trend is here to stay. It's still going strong after many years.<br /><br />Hi Jill - Oh my, I can relate. There are so many books I want to read and so little time.<br /><br />Hi Loree - Let us know how you like An Amish Family Reunion. I'm not familiar with this author.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-29485129545339638942012-02-08T12:26:24.859-05:002012-02-08T12:26:24.859-05:00I've got a Mary Ellis book on my night stand. ...I've got a Mary Ellis book on my night stand. (An Amish Family Reunion) I've never read an Amish genre book before. I look forward to reading it.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-72892897742838342262012-02-08T09:29:17.740-05:002012-02-08T09:29:17.740-05:00I haven't tried any Amish books and I don'...I haven't tried any Amish books and I don't plan on it--here's why. My to-be-read pile grows like Jack's beanstalk all the time! If I start reading Amish fiction, well, yikes. I know I'll love it. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61018514532527469572012-02-08T08:43:02.201-05:002012-02-08T08:43:02.201-05:00Sounds great!
No, I don't think of writing o...Sounds great! <br /><br />No, I don't think of writing one, since by the time I got around to it, the trend would be over. <br /><br />I love any kind of mystery, Amish or otherwise. Just leave the blood out, please.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-91068164669323276252012-02-08T08:08:07.514-05:002012-02-08T08:08:07.514-05:00I don't usually read the "typical" A...I don't usually read the "typical" Amish genre books, but this one sounds interesting. I always love reading your reviews. Thanks Susan!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com