Twenty-seven years ago, at 119 Iroquois Street in Battle Creek, Michigan, in the chilly, snowy, wee hours of Sunday, December 8th, 1991, Hannah Evangeline Woodard–now Simmons–burst into the world. This is the story of her birth, as told in my book, A Midwife in Amish Country. Three months after our autumn wedding, Brent quit his job[…]
Good morning, Friends! I’m offering half off signed editions of both my books, A Midwife in Amish Country and Nourish + Thrive from Black Friday through Cyber Monday or until those I have in stock are gone! Click here to take advantage of the sale! Kim Woodard Osterholzer, Colorado Springs Homebirth Midwife and Author Books by[…]
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[…]
Hello again, Friends! Well! I want to get back after blogging, but I seriously hardly know where to start… Three months ago I stepped off into summer and summer grabbed me up and swirled me away! Family! Friends! Births! Book signings! Introductions! Reunions! Talks! Vacation! More family! I want to tell you all about it,[…]
“A Midwife in Amish Country is a tale for hopeful teenage girls, for nostalgic menopausal women, for child-bearing and child-rearing mothers. It’s a book of life—its first breath, its seasons, from its ordinary to its heart-stopping moments, and its endings. In it, Kim Osterholzer tells of the midwife’s creed—to keep out of the way and[…]
“With breathtaking beauty, Kim Osterholzer shares her journey into the heart of God and the homes of Amish families giving birth in A Midwife in Amish Country. Real-life insight into Amish homes gives this book a descriptive appeal to anyone wanting to learn more of an Amish community. Kim’s personal journey weaves through her stories,[…]
We’ve had our first two signing events! Both were such fun days filled with friends old and new, and we were shocked to sign and sell a grand total of 31 books! We approached the events warned new authors—especially new authors selling hardback books—don’t often do too well at signings, so I’m sure you can[…]
“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[…]