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I love learning about different cultures and religions. The most profound thing I have learned, is that when we really take the time to learn about others, we usually discover we are more alike than different. I think our world could benefit greatly if we all took the time to learn about others.<\/p>\n

Given my feelings, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review a new book edited by Lorilee Craker<\/strong>. The book,\u00a0Homespun: Amish and Mennonite Women in Their Own Words<\/a>,<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Is there a better way to connect and get to know someone than over a cup of coffee or tea? That is exactly how it feels reading the stories of the Amish and Plain Mennonite women in this book. Editor Lorilee Craker, bestselling author of Money Secrets of the Amish<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, collects these personal writings about hospitality, home, grief, joy, and walks with God.<\/p>\n

Hear from one woman who struggles with feeling inferior to her sister, from another about her longing for a baby, and from a third who accidentally bought stretchy material to sew her husband\u2019s pants.\u00a0tEach woman\u2019s story is a testament to the grace of God and the blessings of community.<\/p>\n

This book is such a great read, one to savor while laying back and enjoying the end of summer. Homespun is such a comfortable read, it is so hard to put down. As I read the stories of the women on the pages, I found there was much more I had in common with them than not. The stories draw you in and make you laugh, cry and connect. You will love this book.<\/p>\n

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