Sharon R. Paavola

Life moments and Book Reviews

Blogroll

  • Amazon Books
  • Deeper Shopping
  • NetGalley
  • The Book Club Magazine
  • The Book Club Network
  • WordPress Blog

Facebook page

  • Sharonrpaavola.com
  • Home
  • About

The Heart of the Amish a Must Read for Life

June 9, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

“The Heart of the Amish: Life Lessons on Peacemaking and the Power of Forgiveness” The Heart of the Amish: Life Lessons on Peacemaking and the Power of Forgiveness by Suzanne Woods Fisher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Heart of the Amish: Life Lessons on Peacemaking and the Power of Forgiveness is an amazing book. The accounts that Suzanne Woods Fisher collected as illustrations will fill your soul. The depictions of forgiveness reveal the deep devotion the Amish have to God and the innateness of forgiveness in their communities. Their ability to let go of the most horrendous acts, such as the Nikel Mines school shooting of ten Amish girls in 2006 will touch you deeply. Suzanne includes several people’s stories from this event including the wife of the shooter.
The chapters are brief, pointed, and begin with Amish quotes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! It’s amazing how healing forgiveness is in relationships and in life. Anyone struggling with pain in their heart from someone else’s actions or their own needs to read this book. The freedom to live without bitterness, grudges, or hate toward another person is clearly shown as the way to live. Sometimes the biggest offenses are the easiest ones to put down and walk away. I highly recommend reading The Heart of the Amish. You will not regret it and will learn a more peaceful way of life. Whether you have a strong belief system such as Christianity or not this is a valuable book for moving on from the past.

I received a copy of The Heart of the Amish from Revell Reads through Net Galley and have given my honest review.

View all my reviews

About Me

Sharon's passion to release women from their past, from depression, and from pain so they can move on to hope, freedom, and living in the present drives her to speak, write, and encourage whenever possible. Her openness allows women to identify with her own life experiences yet see where they, too can conquer their battles. She is devoted to her home life with husband, Eric and 2 Bichon mixes, PIerre and Stewart. She and Eric have 3 grown children and live in the San Diego, California area.

Blogroll

  • WordPress Blog
  • Amazon Books
  • NetGalley
  • The Book Club Network
  • The Book Club Magazine
  • Deeper Shopping

Facebook page

  • Sharonrpaavola.com
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Categories

  • A Promise to Protect
  • Amish
  • Anxiety
  • Betrayal
  • Book review
  • Christmas
  • Depression
  • Family relationships
  • Forgiveness
  • Friendship
  • Honor
  • Hope
  • Hopeful Living
  • Inspiration
  • Lyn Cote
  • Medication
  • Mental Health
  • Mystery
  • Patricia Bradley
  • Sleep
  • Suspence
  • Suspense
  • Uncategorized

Copyright © 2021 · Beautiful Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in