Amish America recently sent me a list of questions their readers submitted in response to an article about my book. Erik Wesner, the site’s editor, gave me permission to share a few here on my own site! I thought I’d start with this one and fill in a bit more of the story. “Are you[…]
The theme of my posts these days seems to be “done is better than perfect!” So, here’s another little snippet of my life for you taste. It’s not perfect, but it’s done, and I do hope you enjoy reading about it as much as I did living it! Here we go! We threw a party[…]
So, yes! WooHoo!!! A Midwife in Amish Country has 100 reviews on Amazon!!!!!!! I have to admit, though, they aren’t ALL positive reviews! Ironically, number 100 wasn’t positive! Extra ironically, number 100 was written by Peggy Vincent, the author of Baby Catcher, a midwifery memoir I’m in love with! Ah, well. Peggy was actually gracious[…]
Good morning, Friends! Amish America sent over a list of twenty questions from their readers last week! Follow the link below to read my answers and enjoy an opportunity to win a signed copy of my book! A Midwife In Amish Country: Author Kim Osterholzer Answers Your Questions (Plus Book Giveaway) Kim Woodard Osterholzer, Colorado[…]
“As you read A Midwife in Amish Country, you’ll find you’re not just observing the story, but participating. Kim Osterholzer draws you in through her vivid descriptions of the surroundings and her heart, and she shares her story in a powerfully vulnerable way—mothers find strength, babies are delivered, and she finds joy in the reality[…]
We have TEN signings planned, Friends! I would love, Love, LOVE to see you! June 2, 2018 from 11:00 am until whenever! Barnes & Noble 1565 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920 June 9, 2018 from noon till as late as we want! Barnes & Noble 795 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 June[…]
I’ve been surprised and so blessed by the reception A Midwife in Amish Country has received. What started as a merrily trickling stream in January with my enthusiastic launch team has become a river! Every day I hop online to find sweet messages on my pages, on my posts, and in my inboxes and they[…]
“Kim Osterholzer gives us a rare glimpse into the heart of the Amish community. Beautifully written. A Midwife in Amish Country is destined to become a classic for midwives and those who aspire to be.” —Serena B. Miller, award-winning author of More Than Happy: The Wisdom of Amish Parenting and fully eighteen lovely novels, two of which[…]
“Something I really do admire about the Amish is the way… their lives keep them close to the rhythms of the earth… in sync with the rising and the setting of the sun.” A little snippet from A Midwife in Amish Country Celebrating God’s Gift of Life “We turned to watch the stout, apple-cheeked Amishman[…]
“Lyrically written and profoundly told, A Midwife in Amish Country is impossible to put down. Kim Woodard Osterholzer’s story—of faith, family, and midwifery—embraced me on the first page and held me tight until the very last word. Her authentic insights, including into the Amish families she served, left me rejoicing in the beauty and holiness of birth[…]