Today, please welcome to my blog author Suzanne Woods Fisher! Book one, The Letters, in Suzanne’s new series, Inn at Eagle Hill, is about to release on August 1. Suzanne is hosting a scavenger hunt July 23 – August 1, and I’m one of the stops! Keep an eye on Suzanne’s blog for a clue as to that day’s scavenger-hunt stop and visit for a sneak peek at The Letters and the chance to win a copy of the book!
Suzanne is giving away a copy of The Letters to one lucky reader here at Destination Amish! You can enter by answering Suzanne’s question at the end of the post or simply leave a comment. Winner will be announced a week from today. If you would like an EXTRA chance share this link on Facebook or Twitter. Make sure to leave a comment if you did.
“Experience is the great teacher.” Amish proverb
In The Letters, horse trainer Galen King takes on an apprentice, Jimmy Fisher, despite many concerns. Jimmy is immature, impulsive, and “often wrong but never in doubt.” An exasperating personality! In fact, Galen only agrees to work with him because the deacon put some pressure on him and you don’t say no to a deacon. In this case, the deacon knew Jimmy loved horses and knew he needed to spend time with a man like Galen.
It wasn’t an easy pairing. Galen worked hard and talked little. Jimmy talked much and worked only when required. But little by little, Jimmy began to change. Slowly but surely, Galen grew impressed with him.
Apprenticeships for young people are common among the Amish. It ties in with their learn-by-doing philosophy. When work is to be done, the Amish don’t exclude children or young people and keep them at home. Instead, the children are part of the work party, given age-appropriate tasks.
What talents or skills did someone give to you? Most likely, some adult in your life taught you with patience and perseverance. Which ones can you pass along? You’re giving someone more than time, skills, and memories—you’re teaching them how to be lifelong learners.
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Inn at Eagle Hill series, 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 a new Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher. Get Amish proverbs delivered right to your mobile device! Download the Free App! http://bit.ly/10Tygyi