tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6802955749763605486..comments2024-03-28T07:27:17.868-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What’s a Quaker, Anyway? by Edith MaxwellJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33531256952379506412018-04-12T16:32:40.992-04:002018-04-12T16:32:40.992-04:00Tealady Kathryn, you are the winner of my book! Pl...Tealady Kathryn, you are the winner of my book! Please send your snail mail address to edith@edithmaxwell.com, and congratulations.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250276385860989123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-365700258866679462018-04-11T11:45:50.516-04:002018-04-11T11:45:50.516-04:00I am looking forward to the new book and enjoyed t...I am looking forward to the new book and enjoyed this post very much. I do know about the role Quakers have played in US history and it is impossible not have great admiration. In fact, I think I'll share this now with a friend of mine who is a lifelong Friend.Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28470676122972884422018-04-11T11:35:55.578-04:002018-04-11T11:35:55.578-04:00I love the books that you write and I am so happy ...I love the books that you write and I am so happy that the midwife series new one is out as I love that series. Thank you so much for visiting Jungle red Writers again and one I do read the book I will review on goodreads and amazon and let you know that I have done that Hugs Peggy Claytonptclaytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944299021339268933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42695301264103741442018-04-11T08:00:54.198-04:002018-04-11T08:00:54.198-04:00Thank you so much for sharing. I find myself eager...Thank you so much for sharing. I find myself eager to read your series. I confess I did not have any notions about what Quakerism means, I was quite uneducated. I'm trying to recall which TV series I recently encountered on streaming (either British, or maybe it was Wallander?) wherein the main character investigator was invited by a romantic interest to attend her worship Meeting. I was intrigued, and now I understand why everyone sat in silence. I especially appreciate your closing remarks about Episcopalian friend unable to handle the quiet of your Meeting and you had trouble with the busyness of his worship service. I have no qualms or disillusionment with the Faith I was raised in and raised my children in, however, I suspect that at this point in my life, I am better suited to your Quiet than to my own Faith's "busyness". Again, thank you. <br />(Read your blog yesterday on phone in car while we journeyed home, but for some reason when I attempted to comment, it wouldn't work on the phone, thus my delayed response.)Tealady Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461669348195329849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68853062349340955622018-04-11T00:06:31.056-04:002018-04-11T00:06:31.056-04:00This is so interesting to me. Just yesterday I wa...This is so interesting to me. Just yesterday I was thinking that after spending most of my life in a religious community that was relatively rigid--which I love, but in which I do not fit--that I might find a better home in the Unitarian Church, where, to my understanding, one can believe what one believes while worshipping. It sounds as if belonging to a Quaker congregation is much like that and might also be a good home. I'm curious--how do you teach the kids to be quiet? In our meetings, the children are present and always so noisy, even during the time set apart for quiet reflection and reverence. The hope is that by being there and observing they will learn to be reverent, but "silent worship" it is not.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72271448358022301642018-04-10T21:37:59.240-04:002018-04-10T21:37:59.240-04:00My first encounter with Friends was in the '70...My first encounter with Friends was in the '70s Peace Vigils. I attended service once or twice as well -- finding great trouble with the silence part, but great admiration for the principles and social conscience. I admire Rose as well, especially for "speaking truth to power." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1228127156024768892018-04-10T21:25:34.893-04:002018-04-10T21:25:34.893-04:00Thank you for the wonderful information. I had min...Thank you for the wonderful information. I had minimal information and think I can understand it a bit better now. It sounds wonderful. Congrats on the new book release!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11806151679564881115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77594181955773900052018-04-10T18:01:50.423-04:002018-04-10T18:01:50.423-04:00I am out of town and missing checking in here each...I am out of town and missing checking in here each day. I need to plan better so I'll have time to do that. I had to pop in today when I saw it was Edith and her Quaker midwife series. Rose is a wonderful character, and I'm looking forward to another great read in this book. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83920384424702218592018-04-10T17:54:05.753-04:002018-04-10T17:54:05.753-04:00Congratulations on your new release, Edith. Your p...Congratulations on your new release, Edith. Your post was very interesting and informative. Before reading your article, in my mind I was thinking of Quakers as Shakers. I have never been to a meeting or known anyone that was a Quaker. Would really like to read more about the Quakers and I'm looking forward to reading "Turning the Tide".diannekchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01001841784219212036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12716812005984196862018-04-10T17:47:52.469-04:002018-04-10T17:47:52.469-04:00We learned about William Penn in school but your b...We learned about William Penn in school but your books provided more details on the actual religion. I couldn't handle a whole service in silence unless I read or something. <br /><br />Wow, Euell Gibbons! My dad had all his books, and we saw him across the airport once. Dad gave up hunting wild foods after we ate something really bitter. He changed to regular gardening. All Dad's hobbies involved food: fishing, berry picking, stalking the wild asparagus, and gardening. Luckily Mom was a good cook.Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18925547276155675462018-04-10T17:31:12.655-04:002018-04-10T17:31:12.655-04:00Congratulations on your new book, Edith. I love al...Congratulations on your new book, Edith. I love all your stories and today's post is very interesting.<br />I like to learn relation of people with faith, beliefs or no-beliefs or with religion in general. I took evening couses of theology for five years. I like the five testimonies of the Quakers, especially symplicity which is a value a lot lacking in our world.<br />Also, when traveling , I like to visit churches of different faiths and attend masses ( or services or meetings or wathever name of the ceremony) if I feel welcome.<br />As I'm planning to visit Amesbury (my father birth place) one day, probably next year when I'll be retired, I think that I would like to experiment a Friends meeting if possible.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22019987321505903522018-04-10T17:06:05.215-04:002018-04-10T17:06:05.215-04:00Thank you for the explanation Edith....interesting...Thank you for the explanation Edith....interesting to hear the details and how it is a good fit for you. Taking time away from the everyday noise and chatter would seem like the clearest path to connecting with the Holy Spirit, or connecting within. Back in another century my Providence College of Nursing school went every year to a silent retreat at St. Clares in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It made a profound impression on me and I revisited even after I was married and had children. Meditation fills some of that need now to clear space, but silence in Community must be profound at times. Congratulations on your latest in the series......I purchased the first two, so happy that the series is continuing.Helen Nordsethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722564768816791372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63141982023973471522018-04-10T16:53:27.093-04:002018-04-10T16:53:27.093-04:00Edith, that's a lovely and grace-filled explan...Edith, that's a lovely and grace-filled explanation; thank you! I've appreciated the potent roles Quakers have played in our nation's history and the drive for justice, especially in New England. My grandmother was a Quaker, and my mother remained attached at heart, although she was not one to sit in Meeting; my brother is an active member of a Meeting in the Midwest, and continues to impress me with his deep grasp of Friends' principles. I've joined him at silent meeting, and look forward to doing so again. Your Quaker Midwife Mysteries are a wonderful way of talking about this path, and I enjoy them very much.Beth Kanellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108922407270772577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48850515893661677132018-04-10T16:34:48.528-04:002018-04-10T16:34:48.528-04:00This was fascinating, Edith. And I love, love, lov...This was fascinating, Edith. And I love, love, love the cover of your book. Congrats on your latest release, my prolific friend!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17166252294125426292018-04-10T16:13:37.558-04:002018-04-10T16:13:37.558-04:00Thanks for sharing, I found it very interesting. I...Thanks for sharing, I found it very interesting. I have found in my genealogical pursuits that there are a number of my ancestors who were Quakers. Mary Dyer was my 9th great-grandmother, and another branch of my family came to the colonies with William Penn. I look forward to reading your books and learning more about the Quaker faith. Marcia Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11090632172114148744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26546962950870382472018-04-10T15:38:08.940-04:002018-04-10T15:38:08.940-04:00I've enjoyed your previous books... looking fo...I've enjoyed your previous books... looking forward to reading this one!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799732765233905768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48357629467138302742018-04-10T15:19:32.691-04:002018-04-10T15:19:32.691-04:00Mostly what I know about being Quaker comes from a...Mostly what I know about being Quaker comes from a movie, Friendly Persuasion, which I remember fondly. Wonder how accurate it really was.<br />I am very interested in reading and learning about other faiths and seeking peace seems like a very good idea to me.<br />I loved the first Quaker Midwife book; I'll have to catch up.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777683026890358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59144083497730952822018-04-10T14:35:12.054-04:002018-04-10T14:35:12.054-04:00Thank you so much, MaryAnn. I am normally a big ta...Thank you so much, MaryAnn. I am normally a big talker, too - maybe that is one reason I need Friends worship.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250276385860989123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25708053822657357292018-04-10T14:34:25.205-04:002018-04-10T14:34:25.205-04:00A long history, David! I agree about the healing p...A long history, David! I agree about the healing power of silence and listening.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250276385860989123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21436652938072444142018-04-10T14:34:13.946-04:002018-04-10T14:34:13.946-04:00You explanation and my perception of Quakerism are...You explanation and my perception of Quakerism are similar. I have read about it in the first 2 Rose books; they gave me additional insight. I have never been to a Quaker meeting, however I have attended 2 silent retreats offered at a monastic convent. I found them to be very spiritual experiences, restorative and a bit challenging for a talker like me. The positive benefits outweigh my urge to talk; I definitely hope to attend another one in the near future.<br />Congratulations on the release of Turning the Tide; I'm looking forward to reading it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07832368910060495992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33643182879432741562018-04-10T14:33:05.007-04:002018-04-10T14:33:05.007-04:00Thanks, Faith.Thanks, Faith.Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250276385860989123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76487111684792493592018-04-10T14:32:51.607-04:002018-04-10T14:32:51.607-04:00Much needed during those times, Libby. How cool to...Much needed during those times, Libby. How cool to meet Euell Gibbons!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250276385860989123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14305395582324027912018-04-10T14:22:25.479-04:002018-04-10T14:22:25.479-04:00Shalom Edith and Reds, I look forward to reading t...Shalom Edith and Reds, I look forward to reading the new book. Long ago, when I had started high school, I became friends with someone my age who was both an avowed pacifist and a vegetarian. It was the time when the anti-war (Vietnam) movement was starting to burgeon nationwide. There was a book that I bought that explained in layman's terms the entire Selective Service law. I learned that in order to qualify for conscientious objector status it was not sufficient to be a pacifist. One generally had to have been part of a faith-tradition that eschewed fighting in war, like the Quakers. That, I think, led in part to my subsequent decision to apply to Swarthmore College, which had been founded by Quakers. Although the college was no longer a Quaker college there was still a tradition of focusing on peace and associated political themes. There was a thriving Meeting on campus and although I never became a Quaker I spent many First Days there in quiet contemplation. Later in life, I had the privilege of living in the servants quarters of the colonial home of James Logan which had been turned into a museum. Logan was the personal secretary to William Penn for a time and engaged in all sorts of civic activities including the founding of the University of Pennsylvania. I paid almost no rent in exchange for being a tour guide of the museum. I just now looked up James Logan on Wikipedia and learned for the first time that he was an anti-pacifist who encouraged Friends to give up their elected positions making it easier for local governments to prepare and fund war preparations. I now have lived in Bucks County Pennsylvania for the past 25 years where there are a plethora of Friends Meetings and I remember attending First Day meetings in Doylestown, PA, once or twice. I think there is something healing about sitting in silence and listening to others without turning it into a conversation.David Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144607647071920674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46353778979573324962018-04-10T14:06:21.709-04:002018-04-10T14:06:21.709-04:00Thanks for your article. I grew up in PA. and lea...Thanks for your article. I grew up in PA. and learned about the Quakers then. I think it would be very hard to sit through an entire church service being entirely quiet. It is a very different religion.<br /><br />Faithdcreech at gmail dot com Faith Creechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059596970738991161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22573742559222850552018-04-10T13:48:59.672-04:002018-04-10T13:48:59.672-04:00I went to college in central Pennsylvania where th...I went to college in central Pennsylvania where there was a strong Quaker Meeting. One of the members was Euell Gibbons, as was one of my college boyfriends.<br />I found the "service" lovely. Those were turbulent times (Vietnam war time) and the peacefulness and insightful sharing were wonderful.<br />Libby Dodd<br />libbydodd at comcast dot netUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967590242114956411noreply@blogger.com