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New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages. With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards.

Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs.

When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close
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The Benefits of Reading

One thing I’ve noticed about most of my Amish friends, both women and men, is that they like to read. Many of them have told me that they enjoy reading because it takes them to places they haven’t been able to visit. Some have said that reading is a good way to relax. One of my non-Amish readers recently told me that when she reads one of my Amish-themed novels, she is drawn into the lives of my A

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“If you are too busy to pray, you are busier than God wants you to be.”
Wanda E. Brunstetter, Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Cookbook: Desserts

“Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.”
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“Remember as you go about your day that you may be the only Jesus some of your friends, neighbors, and family will ever see.”
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