This week on Amish Wisdom: Ruth Reid

This week on Amish Wisdom we'll be chatting with author debut novelist Ruth Reid. Ruth is a full-time pharmacist who lives in Dade City, Florida with her husband and three children. Her fascination for the Amish began twenty-years ago when she skipped college classes to watch a barn-raising. Today, she’s still captivated by the simple ways of the Amish lifestyle, and in her debut novel, The Promise of an Angel, she writes about what started her curiosity with the Amish—a barn raising. When Ruth is not working, she loves photography.  

For more about Ruth, visit her website: www.ruthreid.com

More about The Promise of an Angel: In Mecosta County, Michigan, an angelic visitor's words inspire Judith to a future she never imagined.

After a barn raising accident, Judith Fischer's convinced she's met an angel. However, her attempts to convince others end up frustrating her Old-Order Amish community.

Only Andrew Lapp believes her, but the rest, including Levi Plank, the man's she's waited to marry, demand she forget the nonsense. Meanwhile, her younger sister Martha has taken a fancy to Levi and sees her sister's controversy as a perfect distraction for turning Levi's head.

In a dream, the angel tells Judith she must choose her path. As her faith continues to grow, so do her feelings for Andrew. Will she continue to place her hope in the angel's message, even if it means losing all she knows and loves? 

For a chance to win a copy of Ruth's book, leave a comment here along with your email address and we'll select one winner next week to receive a copy of The Promise of An Angel.

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  1. Diana says: This book sounds fascinating! The cover is really beautiful as well. Here's another book to add to my wishlist if I don't win it. Thanks! dianalflowers@aol.com

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 8:48 am EST
  2. Patsy says: I love reading Amish books. They are some of my favorites. This sounds really good. Would love to read it. Have not read anything by Ruth, but looking forward to it. plhouston(at)bellsouth(dot)net

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 3:43 pm EST
  3. stacie says: I would love to win a copy of this book. I cant wait to hear the show tomorrow. Ruth is already my friend on facebook and I think it will be neat to hear her on the show :)

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 4:09 pm EST
  4. Judy says: I can't wait to listen to the interview with Ruth. She sounds like a very interesting person. I love the cover of this book. I would love to win a copy. Ruth, you will do fine tomorrow. I have and will continue to pray for you! sweetpea.judy@yahoo.com

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 5:32 pm EST
  5. Emily says: Looks like a very interesting read. Can't wait to hear the interview! Emreilly303(at)gmail(dot)com

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 6:21 pm EST
  6. Debbie says: I'd love to enter! Can't wait to discover a new author! Dreilly316(at)gmail(dot)com

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 6:22 pm EST
  7. John says: Please enter me in the drawing. Can't wait! Jreilly316(at)verizon(dot)net

    Posted on: 04-27-2011 @ 6:23 pm EST
  8. Kat says: I enjoy finding new Amish fiction authors, and would love to add Ruth's book to my collection! catnippin@aol.com

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 10:20 am EST
  9. NameJoy Elwell says: Comment I've read Ruths stories in the past and can't wait to get my hands on this one! joysnorthernlites@yahoo.com

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 4:19 pm EST
  10. Kristie says: Sounds interesting and unique. Can't wait to read it. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 4:42 pm EST
  11. stacie says: Stacie_Cantrell@yahoo.com I forgot my email address yesterday :)

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 4:43 pm EST
  12. NameLisa MacNeil says: Yes, it does look like it could be a very good read! I hope to win it, too! Love the cover!

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 4:44 pm EST
  13. Elizabeth Byler Younts says: Sounds like an interesting read. I was Amish till I was 4

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 5:02 pm EST
  14. apple blossom says: angels interesting topic today

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 5:43 pm EST
  15. apple blossom says: oops forgot to leave my email address. ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 5:43 pm EST
  16. kathy says: This sounds like one of those books you can't put down until you finish reading it. Can't wait to read it.

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 7:18 pm EST
  17. kathy says: forgot my e-mail address: aksonn@att.net

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 7:18 pm EST
  18. Karen G says: Oh good!! Another new Amish book to read. Sounds like a great book. Great interview.

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 8:31 pm EST
  19. Karen G says: Opps!! I forgot my email, too. kmgervais@nycap.rr.com

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 8:31 pm EST
  20. Ann H says: would love to win the book amhengst@verizon.net

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 8:49 pm EST
  21. diana says: Comment #1 never wins so again I would love to win this book and love the cover! dianalflowers@aol.com

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 8:53 pm EST
  22. Johnda says: Have this on my list to read. Would love to win a copy. jlscott49@roadrunner.com

    Posted on: 04-28-2011 @ 9:09 pm EST
  23. Donna says: I would so love to win this book. donnaeharmon@yahoo.com Another Amish book, but with a new twist, sounds great!

    Posted on: 04-29-2011 @ 8:37 am EST
  24. Nancy says: This sounds like a great debut novel from a fellow Floridian. I would love to win this giveaway. njones127 at tampabay dot rr dot com

    Posted on: 04-29-2011 @ 4:38 pm EST
  25. Danae Madden says: book sounds amazing cant wait to read it

    Posted on: 04-29-2011 @ 11:17 pm EST
  26. Danae Madden says: oops and i forgot my email...madden5776@hotmail.com

    Posted on: 04-29-2011 @ 11:18 pm EST
  27. karenk says: thanks for the chance to read this beautiful story...karenk/kmkuka@yahoo.com

    Posted on: 05-02-2011 @ 5:06 am EST
  28. Name: Suzanne says: Comment: congrats to Joy E. you won the copy of Ruth's book. Amy will be in touch for your mailing address.

    Posted on: 05-03-2011 @ 3:18 pm EST
  29. Ann says: Would absolutely love to win this book. thanks amhengst@verizon.net

    Posted on: 05-05-2011 @ 2:57 pm EST
  30. Mary Lou says: I would so love to win your book. I love this type of Christian fiction. It would surely give me reason to praise and thank our God for you and for your book! Sincerely, Mary Lou Kwiatkowski maryloucsfn@yahoo.com

    Posted on: 05-05-2011 @ 4:04 pm EST
  31. debbi phillips says: i have started my own collection of amish books and would love to read and add tnis also. I grew up around the amish and love their peacefulness and love.

    Posted on: 05-26-2011 @ 4:52 am EST
  32. debbi phillips says: i'm sorry i forgot to add my email address it is phillipsdebbi@yahoo.com. thankyou for your time and consideration.

    Posted on: 05-26-2011 @ 4:58 am EST
  33. Name Cyndi Sharp says: Comment I am very interested in the Plain People and wish to learn more about them. My email is CGSharp@arkbluecros.com

    Posted on: 05-26-2011 @ 5:10 pm EST
  34. Cyndi Sharp says: Correction: My email is CGSharp@arkbluecross.com Thanks!

    Posted on: 05-26-2011 @ 5:11 pm EST
  35. Ann Hengst says: would like to enter the contest but not sure if its still open amhengst@verizon.net

    Posted on: 05-27-2011 @ 2:11 pm EST


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