Hutterite Diaries

<p>&ldquo;A wonderful collection of true stories and insights, written by a thoughtful woman who loves the life she's been given.&rdquo;</p> ~Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of Amish Peace, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;I applaud Linda Maendel for giving us a unique firsthand account of her life on a Hutterite colony. It's wonderful to see Hutterite writers emerge and take their place in the mainstream!&rdquo;</p> ~Mary-Ann Kirby, author of I Am Hutterite and Secrets of a Hutterite Kitchen, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;Linda Maendel&rsquo;s clear vision and her loving heart wrapped me in a fine quilt of story as I read. Of all of the books on Hutterites that I have seen, this is the one that I cherish.&rdquo;</p> ~Joe McLellan, author of the Nanabosho series, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;This book will awaken your longing for a better world. As I read it, I smiled, laughed out loud, and cried along with the author and her community. Linda Maendel takes you deep into Hutterian community life one gentle picture at a time.&rdquo;</p> ~Shirley Showalter, author of Blush, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;<i>Hutterite Diaries</i> is an insightful look into Hutterite colony life from an insider who not only describes what life is like there but why things are done in particular ways. Maendel&rsquo;s explanations will not only resonate with all Hutterites but also provide an important introduction to Hutterite life for non-Hutterites.&rdquo;</p> ~Rod Janzen, author of The Hutterites in North America, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;<i>Hutterite Diaries</i> is a welcome and long overdue contribution that fills a void in the daily events of a Hutterite. This book reveals a way of life that seems extraordinary to the outside world.&rdquo;</p> ~Paul M. Wipf, farm steward, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;I so much enjoyed the chance to step into the Hutterite community and feel a part of it. Linda Maendel&rsquo;s delightful use of the power of story makes the <i>Hutterite Diaries</i> the type of book that is universal and enduring.&rdquo;</p> ~Sigmund Brouwer, author of Thief of Glory, Reviews

<p>&ldquo;What an amazing book! Informative, interesting, entertaining, and very well written. Through skillfully told stories, Linda Maendel, an insider, guides the reader on a journey exploring the world of a Hutterite community. Her book provides an important addition to the literature now available about Hutterite life.&rdquo;</p> ~John J. Friesen, professor emeritus, Reviews