Heart of the Amish

Jacket Description/Back: "Powerful! That's the first word that comes to mind after reading this excellent book. You will be inspired to make changes in your life."--Chandler Gerber, featured in the film "From One Second to the Next" We have all been hurt and we all have someone we need to forgive. But sometimes it's hard to let go of our hurt and anger in order to truly forgive and move on. For the Amish, forgiving others in order to live at peace is woven into the very fabric of their faith. From daily annoyances to heartbreaking tragedy, they exhibit an incredible capacity for forgiveness that often baffles us. How do they do it? And how can we have the same attitude and ability to forgive? Through true stories gathered from a variety of Amish communities, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shows you how the Amish are able to release their pain and desire for revenge, and live at peace with others. Her in-depth, personal research uncovers the astounding yet fundamental way the Amish can forgive anyone from the angry customer at the grocery store to the shooter at Nickel Mines. You'll learn how to invite God into "your" story, apply lessons from the Amish to your own circumstances, and find the freedom that comes with true forgiveness. "Fisher's stories of the Amish will arm you with tools to forgive and find the path to reconciliation as they draw you closer to God.""--""Elizabeth B. Brown"," author of Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People" Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of "Amish Peace "and "Amish Proverbs," as well as many novels about the Amish, including the Lancaster County Secrets series, the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She is also the coauthor of an Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for "The Search," a Carol Award finalist for "The Choice," and a Christy Award finalist for "The Waiting." She is also a columnist for "Christian Post" and "Cooking & Such" magazines. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher. Biographical Note: Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of "Amish Peace "and "Amish Proverbs," as well as many novels about the Amish, including" " the Lancaster County Secrets series, the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series. She is also the coauthor of an Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for "The Search," a Carol Award finalist for "The Choice," and a Christy Award finalist for "The Waiting." She is also a columnist for "Christian Post" and "Cooking & Such" magazines. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher. Publisher Marketing: Everyone has been hurt. Everyone experiences conflict, great and small. Everyone has someone to forgive. But sometimes we just can't bring ourselves to forgive someone who has wronged us or we don't take the need to forgive seriously--not like the Amish do. Forgiving others in order to live at peace is woven into the very fabric of their faith. To the Amish way of thinking, "You can't love the stream without knowing the source. " We must forgive others, they believe, because God forgave us. "The Heart of the Amish" invites readers into the world of a people renowned for their ability to forgive. Through true stories gathered from a variety of Amish communities, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher illustrates how they are able to release their pain and desire for revenge, and live at peace with others. Her in-depth, personal research uncovers the astounding yet fundamental way the Amish can forgive anyone from the angry customer at the grocery store to the shooter at Nickel Mines. Readers will learn how to invite God into "their" stories, apply lessons from the Amish to their own circumstances, and find the freedom that comes with true forgiveness. Review Citations:

Christian Retailing 04/01/2015 pg. 44 (EAN 9780800722036, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Fisher, Suzanne Woods Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of "The Letters", "The Calling", the Lancaster County Secrets series, and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including "Amish Peace". She is also the coauthor of an Amish children's series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for "The Search", a Carol Award finalist for "The Choice", and a Christy Award finalist for "The Waiting". She is also a columnist for "Christian Post" and "Cooking & Such" magazines. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.