Posts by Saloma Furlong
In Eager Anticipation…
When I was in first grade in public school (because there was no Amish school near us), I was the only Amish child in my class. When our class was practicing for a Christmas program, I played the part of one of four children who were “all snug in their beds.” The four of us…
Read MoreGiveaway of “Bonnet Strings” with Jolina Petersheim
I would like to announce that Jolina Petersheim, author of the bestselling book The Outcast, is offering a giveaway of my book Bonnet Strings on her blog, where she posted an interview with me. So head on over to leave a comment, and have your name entered for the drawing. It is now less than a…
Read MoreWhen Feeling Called to Write a Life Story
Stories bind us. Stories help is find our place in the world. ~ Mary Ann Kirkby, author of I Am Hutteritie I just responded to a LinkedIn Women's Memoir Writing group discussion and then realized this is a great blog post to end the year with. Kathleen Pooler asked a great question: "How do you handle…
Read MoreChristmas Thoughts
The other day while I was grocery shopping, I encountered a woman in a parking lot outside the store. She was walking with a cane and she asked if I would like for her to take my cart back. She said it would help her. I turned the cart around in the right direction, thanked…
Read MorePre-Ordering Signed Copies of Bonnet Strings
I wanted to announce that you now have an online option for pre-ordering signed copies of Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds from my website. Several of you have already found this option and placed your orders, literally minutes after my website person and I posted the order form on my website. Thank…
Read MoreBonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds Available for Pre-Order
Another milestone! Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds is available for pre-order — Yay! Here’s how you can pre-order your copy: You can go to AmazonYou can pre-order it directly from Herald PressOr if you want a signed copy shipped directly from my house, you can go to my website and place an order…
Read MoreBook Trailer for Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds
Here is the book trailer for my new memoir: “Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds.” I would like to thank the photographer, Wayne Gehman, for the beautiful job he did. I would also like to thank my niece, Leanna Mast, for modeling me in my younger years. She did a wonderful job…
Read MoreAnnouncing a Book Contest and Giveaway of my new memoir “Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds”
The launch date for my new memoir, Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman’s Ties to Two Worlds is less than two months away. That official date is February 3, 2014. My publisher, Herald Press, is doing a survey to gather people’s feedback on two separate book covers. They are offering a chance to win one of…
Read MoreMalala’s Message
I want to help millions. But the thing is that — let’s start with one and two and then go on. ~ Malala Yousafzia I just watched this video and it moved me to tears. I was struck by Malala’s amazing courage in the face of what most of us call “danger.” But a threat on…
Read MoreA Clash of Cultural Values: The Case of Sarah Hershberger
Wisdom must be intuitive reason combined with scientific knowledge. ~ Aristotle In a clash of cultures, the controversial story of Sarah Hershberger, the ten-year-old Amish girl with cancer whose parents have fled the country with her, has stirred strong responses from people who think Sarah’s parents are right, and just as strong reactions those who…
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