“Inside the Simple Life reveals a fascinating, firsthand look at a conservative Amish community that is seldom noticed. Author Susan Hougelman works among the New Wilmington Amish in western Pennsylvania. In her book, she shares winsome stories, helpful information, and stunning photographs of how her Amish neighbors live a Plain life in an increasingly complicated world.”
~—SUZANNE WOODS FISHER, bestselling author of Anna’s Crossing, a novel about the first Amish who came to America
“Susan Hougelman does an outstanding job describing the deeply rooted and treasured values of Amish culture and her beloved community in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. The stories of Susan’s personal interactions with the Amish in New Wilmington are very real and moving. Again and again, I found myself feeling challenged and motivated to slow down and smell the roses, live a simpler life, and make my family and community a much higher priority.”
~—JOE KEIM, author of My People, the Amish
“Susan Hougelman has an inside view of the Amish in our area, as she is considered their friend. I live in the area, and I was pleased to take her Amish tour several years ago. She shared her knowledge and friendship about each family as we drove in and around the community. She is a gifted storyteller, and Inside the Simple Life is a delightful journey to take with her. You will enjoy meeting the Amish community of western Pennsylvania.”
~—SANDRA JOSEPH, biblical life coach, speaker, and blogger
“Inside the Simple Life by Susan Hougelman is a beautiful portrait of the Amish community and a reminder of what’s most important in life—faith, family, and slowing down to appreciate God’s beauty. Her delightful stories of her adventures with her Amish friends are heartfelt, insightful, hilarious, and inspirational. Readers will enjoy this special peek into the Plain life as well as the breathtaking photographs that will inspire them to pack their suitcases and experience Amish country for themselves.”
~—AMY CLIPSTON, bestselling author of The Jam and Jelly Nook
“In these pages, Susan Hougelman brings you into the world and lives of her Amish friends. You will learn about Amish ways and the rhythms of life in one of the country’s oldest Amish communities. You will also be inspired. What a neat book!”
~—ERIK WESNER, founder of Amish America website and YouTube channel
