Plain & Happy Living

Original home remedies that were common in Grandma's day have not all been lost by the wayside. Here is an apronful of proven treatments and cures by Emma Byler, better known among the Amish as Jonas Em. She tells about her growing up years during the Great Depression, and how it is possible to live on next to nothing. You'll find recipes such as Homemade Soap and Shepherd's Pie. This book reflects a common sense approach to using nature's restorative powers to cure whatever ails you. (118pp. illus. BookCentra, 2013.)