Jun 11, 2011

Plain Wisdom

imgres.jpegPlain Wisdom by Cindy Woodsmall and Miriam Flaud is a series of short, well written chapters that are written by an Old Order Amish woman (Miriam Flaud) and an Englisher (Cindy Woodsmall).  Each short chapter deals with a situation, special event, or every day occurance as seen through the eyes of these two women.
While this is not  a book to just sit down and read through, it is one that is enjoyed a little at a time.  It is interesting to see the perspective of friendship of these two women who live in such different worlds.
I found this book entertaining because I personally know an Old Order Amish family, and their views on life, society and family are so different from mine, yet at the same time, there are so many ways I wish my life was like theirs.
Plain Wisdom is a good read if you are looking for something to pick up here and there and to glean a new perspective.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255  : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.:*

Jun 7, 2011

Women of Faith:Rejoice CD Review

Women of Faith Worship:Rejoice is a new recording of praise and worship songs.  I listen to quite a bit of praise and worship and this CD just wasn't my cup of tea.  The women singing sounded like a Christian version of the 90's group Wilson-Philips.  There are some songs on the CD that I knew such as 'Our God' originally sung by Chris Tomlin, and this version of the song did not live up to the original.  While this CD may be what others like, it did not draw me into the presence of God, instead I was focused on the very feminine sound of it. Not my favorite CD, nor could I recommend it.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com  book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255  : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”*