Thursday, June 02, 2011

Just Plain Wisdom

A couple weeks ago, I picked up a book whose title and concept piqued my interest. "Plain Wisdom," coauthored by fiction author Cindy Woodsmall and her Amish friend Miriam Flaud is subtitled "An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women."

And that's exactly what it is.

Woodsmall explains all she's learned from her friendship with Flaud and the many lessons she's learned from a life that is not cluttered by technology or some of the other distractions of today's world. Flaud, in her gentle way, describes life in a way that is thoroughly inspiring in its simplicity.

What a refreshing, honest view of life that is especially encouraging for me as I long for a simpler, "plain"er existence.

Don't miss this oasis in your reading stack. It's well worth the time.