Beloved Reader,

Spring is upon us, and I know many across the States are looking forward to nicer weather. Spring is a great time to get out of the house and embrace the new season, and I’m looking forward to connecting with my reader friends.

Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women releases in a few days! I’ll board a plane to Minnesota on Monday, and I’m so excited to get this tour under way.

About halfway through the tour, I’ll pick up my coauthor, Miriam Flaud, who is my closest Old Order Amish friend, and we’ll head to Holmes County, Ohio, before traveling through parts of Pennsylvania.

I hope you’ll share the schedule below with your fellow book lovers. Together, we’ll make this trip great fun for Miriam as she leaves her Old Order Amish home for a few days and travels with me.

Behatz Sei Hoffning (Embrace His Hope),

Cindy

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Book News

Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home
and the Hearts of Two Women

To read an excerpt, go here.

Two friends from different worlds—one Old Order Amish, one Englischer—share the truths that bring them together. (Nonfiction)

With poignant recollections, unexpected insights, and humorous tales, the two women welcome you into their unique friendship. You’ll also gain a rare glimpse into the traditions and ways of the Amish as Miriam recalls special occasions and shares family recipes throughout the book.

Plain Wisdom is a heartwarming celebration of God, womanhood, and the search for beauty that unites us all. So grab your cup and your quilt and settle in for a soul-comforting read with Plain Wisdom.

“A treasure chest, for sure… The wisdom in these stories is time-tested and true—plain and simple.”
—Karen Kingsbury, New York Times best-selling author of Unlocked and Shades of Blue

“A fascinating comparison between two starkly different ways of life.”
—Donald B. Kraybill, author of The Riddle of Amish Culture

“A beautiful weaving of the lives of two very different women drawn together through their bond of faith and love of family. Their intertwining stories offer both timeless wisdom and sincere encouragement to inspire all women to learn from one another’s experiences. You will enjoy their honesty, their humor, and their life lessons as well as some of their delicious recipes! Cindy and Miriam bring us back to the place where our hearts long to go—a place of simplicity and truth.”
—Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Woman

“Plain Wisdom provides a beautiful glimpse into the lives of my longtime friend Cindy Woodsmall and her Amish friend Miriam Flaud. Though separated by the modern world and Old Order Amish customs, they have a living faith that bonds them and invites us to embrace our experiences with greater hope, delight, and laughter.”
—Dr. Alan Weatherly, senior pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, Madison, Alabama

“Cindy Woodsmall and Miriam Flaud have the unique ability to marry two very different lifestyles in a masterful way by focusing on their similarities in faith and in daily life. Their chapters are easily digested in short pages designed for busy women—be they Amish or English. I loved savoring the wisdom in this book as well as the mouth-watering recipes. Written with the true insight of women who have been there, Plain Wisdom is a serious guide to life that doesn’t take itself too seriously…and offers something for every woman.”
—Ellie Kay, author of The 60-Minute Money Workout

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Contests

Last issue, the readers of my newsletter had the chance to win one of two autographed copies of Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women The winners are:

Mary Ann of Simpsonville, South Carolina Lisa of Sparta, North Carolina

For this newsletter contest, two people will have a chance to win an autographed copy of The Harvest of Grace,the third and final book in the Ada’s House series. The contest will run until a few days before next newsletter is sent out.

Here’s how to enter. (Please follow these steps carefully to prevent your entry from being disqualified.)

1. Send a blank e-mail. (I won’t open them, so don’t send a message.)
   
2. Place the words “Newsletter Contest” in the subject line.
   
3. Send to cindy@cindywoodsmall.com.
   
4. Only one entry per person/e-mail address, please.

This contest is open to residents of the continental United States and Canada.