Reviews
Review by: Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction - December 15, 2015
“Simple Pleasures: Stories from My Life as an Amish Mother is a sweet and encouraging book of real life, love, and faith. Jantzi’s vignettes are like cherished letters of old from a dear friend who has a deliciously exhiliarting everyday life.
Review by: Kate Lloyd, author of The Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy - December 15, 2015
“Woven with insights, humor, and deeply-seated spiritual wisdom, mother and wife Marianne Jantzi opens her home and heart as she recounts her real-life experiences, offering fresh and honest perceptions of the Amish.”
Review by: Karen Johnson-Weiner, professor of anthropology, author of Train Up a Child: Old Order Amish and Mennonite Schools and New York Amish, and coauthor of The Amish with Donald B. Kraybill and Steve Nolt - December 15, 2015
“This charming story of a mother and her family will have the reader alternately chuckling, reminiscing, and pondering with pleasure the small everyday events that make up the fullness of life in this Amish home. Jantzi is a natural storyteller, and her book is simply fun to read.”
Review by: Linda Maendel, author of Hutterite Diaries: Wisdom from My Prairie Community - December 15, 2015
“Simple Pleasures reminds me of a patchwork quilt. Each simple piece is stitched together with faith, family, and friendships, creating a beautiful whole. Jantzi offers a gentle reminder to savor the seemingly insignificant moments in time, for they fill us with love, warmth, and a feeling of wellbeing, just like a quilt.”
Review by: Serena Miller, coauthor of More than Happy: The Wisdom of Amish Parenting - December 1, 2015
“Reading Simple Pleasures feels like a heart-to-heart talk with a close friend. Marianne Jantzi’s gentle wisdom and love for family shines throughout. A lovely read for anyone, but an especially encouraging gift for a new mom or a young mother.”