Saturday, November 18, 2017

Fragrant Whiffs of Joy ...AND... Giveaway



This is Dorcas Smucker's brand new book! For those of you who don't know who she is, she is a Mennonite minister's wife who lives in Oregon with her husband and six adult children. Every month she writes a column for a newspaper, and after sufficient time, combines them into a book. She has such a down-to-earth style of writing. Her stories are so interesting, yet believable, and best of all---real. Not typical nonfiction where the point of the book is to expound on some great topic, but simply the story of her life and that of her family. She does a terrific job!

This is Dorcas' sixth book. Her other titles are: 
Ordinary Days,
 Upstairs the Peasants are Revolting, 
Downstairs the Queen is Knitting, 
Tea and Trouble Brewing, and 
Footprints on the Ceiling
(Her first three books are recently only available as a set, titled Sunlight Through Dusty Windows.)

I think I liked this book best of all, but I've been following her blog for a couple months now and know who she is a little better and I think that's what did it. I'm always amazed at how a person's life can be so interesting! But Dorcas says in this book, "Interesting things happen to those who tell it." So there you go---maybe I should write a book. 😋 

My favorite chapter in this book is where Dorcas "hacks" the printer. Determined that the black ink shall indeed print, she goes about defeating the stubborn machine. Bravo!

And if you will read the other blogs in this chain of reviews, you will find that there is a favorite chapter amoungst ALL the reviews: "The Minister's Wife".  Other favorites are chapters relating to SAD, 100-year-old fathers, and the all-encompassing theme of JOY. 

You can buy this book for $15 from Amazon by following this link: Fragrant Whiffs of Joy via Amazon
There is also a Kindle version floating around for $4.  
Or you can contact Dorcas herself. From her they are $12 plus $2 shipping. Her address is: 
31148 Substation Drive, 
Harrisburg, OR 97446.
Or you can email her at dorcassmucker@gmail.com. She accepts both check and paypal as forms of payment. 

There are several ladies reviewing this book now, and you can find their sites at Dorcas' blog, dorcassmucker.blogspot.com.  

And now for the fun part, the reason you read through the entire post, 😉
--THE GIVEAWAY--

Simply comment on this post (whatever you feel like-- have you read her books, do you have her books, have you been dying to have her books, do you have a cat)

And I shall enter all your names on slips of paper and draw from a hat (or cup or basket) on Wednesday, so you have until then to enter. I shall then post who has won and that person can comment with their address, etc. 

And did I mention that these books are autographed by Dorcas herself??? Because they are!!

23 comments:

  1. I'd love to win this book. I have read a few of her books and enjoy picking them up to read a chapter or two.

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  2. I have 4 of her physical books and one kindle book.. I want another physical book since a real book to hold in your hands and turn the pages in reality beats the virtual world!
    paramedicwife@yahoo.com

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    1. I completely agree! Kindle books are handy, but nothing beats the real thing. :)

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    2. I haven't read her books, but I've been following her blog since moving to the same area of the country where she lives and I'd live to read one.

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  3. I've read a couple of Dorcas' books and loved them, but I only have the new 3-in-1 so of course am dying to have more. And Who doesn't have a cat!? Poor souls. Candi

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  4. I've read a couple of Dorcas' books and loved them, but since I only have the new 3-in-1, of course I'm dying to have more. And Who doesn't have a cat!? Pour souls.

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  5. I've read Dorcas' other books and enjoyed them. Thanks for the chance to win this newest one!
    Mary Beth M.

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  6. I do not have a cat. But I have had one in the past! 😁 I would live to win seeing as how I have all Dorcas Smucker's other books and it seems only right to keep the collection current!

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  7. I have read all her books so far and can't wait to read this one. as a young mom her writing is encouraging plus I love new books!!

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  8. I love all her books and can't wait to read this one! As a young mom her writing is encouraging!

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  9. I bought a book for one of my daughters but I've never read any. Might be time I did.

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  10. I’ve read one of her books and would love to read more!

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  11. I do not have a cat, but we do have two goldfish to make up for the lack of furry pets. Goldfish take a bit less maintanence than cats, which means more time for reading. And speaking of reading, I would LOVE to add Dorcas' new book to the two I already have! :)

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  12. I don't have any of her books. I think I've glanced through a book or two of hers. But I have been reading her blog for years. So I have kind of read a book or two. And no cat here.😀

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  13. I want her Dad's book for Christmas this year. I'd like to win this one!

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  14. Please add my name to the basket ...right now we do have two kittens in the garage half grown and motherless...they seem to be flourishing cows milk and cat food. --Faith

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  15. Yep, the reason i read the post was because of the giveaway😀 haven't read any of her books, but was introduced to her blog recently. We acquired a cat about a month ago when we moved and the cat came with the place. Anything else? ☺

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  16. I love reading and have enjoyed the rest of Dorcas's books, looking forward to reading the new book.

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  17. I enjoy reading Dorcas Smucker's writings and would love to win! 🙂

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  18. We have cats at our place. (outside cats) My family says I feed them too much so then they aren't useful for catching mice. I would love to win this book by Dorcas.

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  19. Love Dorcas's books and would love to add this one to my collection :)

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  20. Love Dorcas's books and would love to add this one to my collection :)

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  21. Do you have a cat huh? Why not a dog? And no you shouldn't enter me in your giveaway though wouldn't that be ironic if I won?

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