Amish Proverbs: Words of Wisdom from the Simple Life - Couverture rigide

Fisher, Suzanne Woods

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ISBN 10 : 0800719530 ISBN 13 : 9780800719531

Editeur : Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2010

Synopsis

If you want to know a people," says Suzanne Woods Fisher, "know their proverbs." These small, concentrated packages of insight allow outsiders to peek into a fascinating closed community. In Amish Proverbs, Fisher collects more than 200 proverbs to uncover the rich heritage, folklore, faith, values, history, and essence of the Amish people. These proverbs serve as teaching tools and maxims for right living for the Amish and can also inform the lives of anyone who seeks peace and simplicity in life. Ranging from the simple to the profound, from the serious to the humorous, these sayings will stick with readers through life's joys and sorrows. The perfect gift for any occasion, Amish Proverbs is sure to become an instant classic.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of The Choice, The Waiting, The Search, The Keeper, and The Haven, as well as non-fiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, W. D. Benedict, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Christy Award nominee and is the host of an internet radio show called Amish Wisdom.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0800719530
• ISBN 13: 9780800719531
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible