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Wanda E. Brunstetter

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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 ...more

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Average rating: 4.19 · 130,667 ratings · 15,912 reviews · 182 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Bishop's Daughter (Daughter of Lancaster County, #3) 4.34 avg rating — 5,437 ratings — published 2006 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Storekeeper's Daughter (Daughters of Lancaster County, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 4,308 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Quilter's Daughter (Daughters of Lancaster County, #2) 4.22 avg rating — 3,331 ratings — published 2005 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club (The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 3,491 ratings — published 2012 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Cousin's Promise (Indiana Cousins, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 3,216 ratings — published 2009 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Sister's Secret (Sisters of Holmes County, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 3,209 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Journey (Kentucky Brothers, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 2,869 ratings — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Merry Heart (Brides of Lancaster County, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 2,927 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Sister's Test (Sisters of Holmes County, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 2,618 ratings — published 2007 — 35 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	White Christmas Pie 4.11 avg rating — 2,565 ratings — published 2008 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Daughters of Lancaster County (3 books)
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Discovery (6 books)
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Brides of Lancaster County (4 books)
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Sisters of Holmes County (3 books)
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The Amish Millionaire (6 books)
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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

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“Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.”
― Wanda E. Brunstetter, Love Finds a Home

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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.”
― Wanda E. Brunstetter, A Celebration of the Simple Life: Inspiring Thoughts from Amish Country

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