Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Book Giveaway!

The time has come!  I'm a little slow today. I had a load of wet bedding and a late night last night to blame for that!  But I'm now fueled by coffee, steel cut oats and peaches and should be able to write a book report in short order.

Two years ago, I had the privilege to review Tea and Trouble Brewing.  When I saw that Dorcas Smucker had published another book and was asking for bloggers to review, promote, and give away a copy of her newest book I made sure I volunteered for the job.
Starting November 10 and continuing through the 29th there will be a blog post somewhere in blogger-land promoting this book and offering a  free copy to one lucky reader. If you want the complete list go here and you can follow along.

I confess that I have not read the entire book yet, but am over half way through and can tell you that you will enjoy these short stories.  Read why the book is titled Footprints on the Ceiling (not The Foot Book as Shekinah insists on calling it) in the introduction. Read her grandmother's pronouncement of unfaschtandich  on "those Japanese beetles" in "Grandma and the Media"  Read their adventures in Thailand in the section on Steps on Faraway Soil, the fun of in-laws in  "The Right Way to Tell a Story", and the sorrow of sorting through your elderly parents belongings and making hard decisions.

Yes, she sprinkles Dutch words throughout the book bringing nostalgia. If you didn't grow up hearing Dutch, she inserts the English translation in a way that does not seem clumsy.

 I can't resist the Mennonite joke -- "How many Mennonites does it take to change a light bulb?"

There are two answers to this one, I'll only give you my favorite, you have to find the other answer in the book.

Answer:  Eight. One to change the light bulb and seven to bring the food.

I guess I like her stories so much because I can identify with her in so many ways, she is about my age, she loves the Frances books, quotes Dr. Suess and couldn't part with her shelves full of books.  (Dorcas, don't get rid of those kids books, grandchildren will eventually bless your life too and they will need to hear those classics). She has adopted (only once, but...), she has a son Ben that likes to sing, and she lives close to Harrisburg.  Only her Harrisburg is in Oregon and mine is in Pennsylvania.

So gather your tissues and a cup (or a pot) of tea and settle in to read the new book.

Oh! I need to tell you how to enter the drawing.....

I think I will need to make you work for it a little....

Come and clean a bathroom.....

No, I'm pretty sure there is a rule against that....

Ummm....

You will need to comment with:

 two things that I don't know about you

and some way to contact you if you win the drawing.

You can comment on my blog,  on  Facebook, or at  raychris@dejazzd.com


I will do the drawing Sunday evening and post the winner then, that should give the busy mommy's time to read blogs and catch up on Facebook while the littles have their afternoon naps.

You can order a book if you don't win this drawing, details for that after Sunday night.

23 comments:

  1. This should be easy since you don't know me at ALL. =) 1. I work part time in a doctor's office and I hate the HIPPA rules because they forbid me from telling great stories that beg to be told. 2. I have ten bio grandchildren and 2 adopted. I keep forgetting which is which...or who is whom...or something. =) I really need to win this contest because I need The Foot Book (HA) to continue compilation of the Complete Works of Dorcas Smucker! =) In case that happens, my email is suzyquekau@aol.com.

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  2. In the past I sometimes anticipated surgery cause I knew I could relax without feeling guilty
    sewing frustrates me

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  3. I would love to win this book! I've read her other books, and love them! (Does that count as one thing you don't know about me?) :-) I'm a mom of 2 kids, and I love cats. :-) Thanks for doing this giveaway!
    Lisa (fyrefairymomma@yahoo.com)

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  4. I drink a cup of coffee every day (almost).
    I love to read but don't have much to do it.
    Email me at desstoltzfus@gmail.com if I happen to win!

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  5. Ok. I tried commenting two times and it doesn't seem to work so I will try once more.
    Two things about me: I love apple pie drizzled with chicken gravy. Try it before you judge. Also, I've been to Chile around 7 times in the last 14 years.
    You may contact me at: misshostetler@yahoo.com

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  6. This should be easy since I don't know you :) 1. I'm happily married to a wonderful man and love being a mommy to two precious girlies. 2. I love to read (and would love to win Dorcas' latest book. You may contact me if I win at bornahunter@juno.com.

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  7. Well, my first comment is floating somewhere in cyberspace, looking for a home! I don't know you personally, I've read your blog, following a link from a link, etc! I am following the blog tour in high hopes of winning a copy of Dorcas's book! Two things you don't know about me: I have nine children, ranging in age from 28-7. I love to read, which is why I need Dorcas's book!!

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  8. Oh, and I forgot, you can contact me at momofmany09@gmail.com

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  9. I...lived in Nicaragua for two years...and currently teach 21 third and fourth graders in PA. I would love to win the book for our church library!

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  10. This is easy since you don't me at all: 1. I live where we just got 12 inches of snow and now it's very cold. 2. I had taco salad for supper; just some dumped together concoction that was better than I expected.

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  11. I found your blog through Dorcas Smucker's link, and though I don't know you, I think we would be friends if we ever were to meet. :)
    Two things you don't know about me are I'm within shouting distance of 40, and I have a son almost as tall as I am. (Help! When did all that happen?)
    I would love to win this book. My favorite parts of Dorcas's writings are when she includes a well placed Dutch word. :)
    I can be contacted at okiesmiller@hotmail.com.

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  12. As a child I was convinced I was adopted. Growing up I've had a heart for adoption...but it has yet to be a part of my story. Thanks for the chance at the "foot book" =)

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  13. I spent 14 years in Central America. I once slept with a snake in bed. I've met Dorcas and would love to win her book! ~Sharon Mast Email: huevosatld@gmail.com

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  14. Well, you don't know me at all so this isn't too hard! We had our 30th anniversary in September, and in honor of that our four children are sending us on a cruise to Mexico. I love Dorcas's writings and last time managed to win a copy of Tea and Trouble Brewing, so maybe luck will shine on me again! If it does my e-mail is twilaburkholder@gmail.com.

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  15. I would love to win one of her new books. I don't know you so maybe you don't know me either. 2 things you might not know is that I was once known as THE Kim Martin aka Sweater Lady, and that I had my last child when I was 48 years old. :-)

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  16. I tried commenting earlier but I don't see it. I'm mommy to 5 and my oldest is 6. We live in AR. My email is joyfully83@yahoo.com.

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  17. tina@zimmermanauto.biz I forgot to add my email address.:)

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  18. I would love to win her book to put in our church library. Always enjoy reading her books!

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  19. 1. I really meant to send in my subscription to the adoption newsletter but it got put aside in the shuffle of life.
    2. I admire the beautiful quilts you make and it amazes me that you have time to work on them.

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  20. 2 things you don't know about me: #1. I hate brussel sprouts. #2. As a young Amish girl I once hid in the loft of a little barn to eavesdrop on the preachers.
    My email is merryheart83@gmail.com

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  21. I don't know you, but I know Dorcas - & I know I love her books!
    Two things: I met Dorcas when I contacted her to speak at our women's retreat; and I may have even more books than Dorcas does! However, I don't have her knew book, and I would love to!
    anitakbennett@yahoo.com

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  22. #1. I hate brussel sprouts.
    #2. As a young Amish girl I once hid in the loft of a small barn to eavesdrop on the preachers.
    My email is merryheart83@gmail.com

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