Traces of Wisdom Amish Women and the Pursuit of Lifes Simple Pleasures

Who has time to enjoy life's simple pleasures? Stoltzfus presents the simple, streamlined existence of the Amish as a source of strength for stressful times. Drawing on her childhood & youth as a member of the Lancaster Amish community & on interviews with other Amish women, her vignettes give a measure of serenity & stability to women's lives. She examines the approach of Amish women to dating, work, money, beauty, & friendship. In contrast to busy schedules & long work hours, this book celebrates the basic comforts of cooking, tradition, & comfortable clothing. These traces of wisdom contain guidance for living a simpler, more satisfying life.Stoltzfus, Louise is the author of 'Traces of Wisdom Amish Women and the Pursuit of Lifes Simple Pleasures' with ISBN 9780788190773 and ISBN 0788190776.