Celebrate the beauty of simple living and experience new appreciation for a slower-paced, more enjoyable life. Featuring the original poetry of Wanda E. Brunstetter, bestselling author of Amish fiction, and paired with dozens of devotional readings, this unique package will bring delight and warmth to your spirit. Brunstetter has written a beautiful devotional based on her relationship with the Amish/Plain People. This takes their simple way of life out of the fiction she usually writes to showing us how to step back and find God in a less busy, simple way that so characterizes the Amish. --Carolyn R. Scheidies Author's Choice Reviews 2010-11-30 In her newest devotional book A Celebration Of The Simple Life Ms. Brunstetter shares some of her experiences with her Amish friends along with some beautiful poetry , devotionals and prayers in a collection that should and will encourage most to live the Simple life. Along with some beautiful photography this is a book that will be read not just once but again and again. It does not matter what church or denomination that one belongs to we are all one in the eyes of God and this little book will be an inspiration to all. Life is hectic and we should all take note, sit back and relax and enjoy the Simple Life. --Lynn Fowlston Miss Lynn's Book & More 2010-11-02 Fantastic devotional read. The fact the author incorporated Amish teachings and beliefs, was an added bonus for me. I will be using this book over and over. A great gift for anyone at holidays or birthdays. --Barbara Hightower The World of Book Reviews 2010-11-06 A Celebration of the Simple Life encourages readers to ponder many facets of living―including attitudes, responsibilities, and service―and then reflect upon the inspiring, but simple, Amish way of life. Dozens of devotional readings are paired with the original poetry of bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter. Birds are joyous every day, Just like children out at play. Their sweet shrill singing is the way we know, Birds are happy to be alive, and let it show. God wants us to be happy and wear a smile, Thanking Him and giving praises all the while. The Bible tells us to rejoice and be glad, Just like the birds, we re to be happy, not sad. Experience the delight and a renewed sense of appreciation for a slower-paced lifestyle with this refreshing gift book featuring the original poetry of bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter. With a unique blend of inspirational verse and devotional readings centered around the many facets of simple living, you ll find the encouragement you need to relish life in the slow lane every day of the year. Fascinated by the Amish people during the years of visiting her husband s family in Pennsylvania, Wanda E. Brunstetter combined her interest with her writing and now has several novels about the Amish in print, along with numerous other stories and ministry booklets. She lives in Washington State, where her husband is a pastor, but takes every opportunity to visit Amish settlements throughout the States. New York Times bestselling author, Wanda E. Brunstetter became fascinated with the Amish way of life when she first visited her husband's Mennonite relatives living in Pennsylvania. Wanda and her husband, Richard, live in Washington State but take every opportunity to visit Amish settlements throughout the States, where they have many Amish friends.