Almost Amish -Book Review

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Almost Amish by Nancy Sleeth
5 Stars

Yep, this is another book that I really did love to read - it was very well written and although our family does a lot of what she said in the book - there is oh, so much more that we could do. I love that the Sleeth family is living what they preach - their lifestyle and the way it is written makes me want to do more to keep life simple!

Have you ever stopped to think, Maybe the Amish are on to something? Look around. We tweet while we drive, we talk while we text, and we surf the Internet until we fall asleep. We are essentially plugged in and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Rather than mastering technology, we have allowed technology to master us. We are an exhausted nation. No one has enough time, everyone feels stressed out….. 

This book has common-sense steps to living a slower paced life. It looks at the need for caring for the environment and being stewards of the land and your home. Take time to make investments that reflect your values. Teach others and enjoy life.

Very few in our world (including me) would want to go as far as the traditional Amish way of life, however, their ideas have much to teach us and inspire us to take back control of our lives.

It is perfectly possible to combine environmentally friendly living with solid Christian values to enhance our lives and live a simple, peaceful, lifestyle, while enjoying living in today’s world! 

As with everything, you need balance. 

It’s time to slow it down – to simplify our lives, make faith and family the focal point, and recapture the lost art of simple living.

*I received this book compliments of Tyndale House Publishers for purposes of this review, however all opinions are my own. You can purchase a copy here.


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  1. NancyMarch 15, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
    Every blessing,
    Nancy Sleeth

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