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Return to Simple: A Journey of Hope and Truth
Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life?
It’s time to return to the simple, nourishing life you were created to live.
In Return to A Journey of Hope and Truth, Kim VanDolah invites you on a Christ-led journey toward healing, peace, and purpose. Through embracing simple foods, intentional living, and a deeper connection with God, you’ll discover how to reclaim your health and find lasting fulfillment. Inspired by ancestral wisdom and the authentic stories of Amish and true-hearted individuals, this book is a powerful guide to stepping out of the noise and into clarity.
As a Christian wife, mother, author, and lifestyle coach, Kim VanDolah empowers others to embrace wellness through common-sense changes rooted in faith and simplicity. Her approach helps reconnect you to your body, your Creator, and the world around you.
In this book, you
• Reclaim your health with simple, nourishing food choices.
• Simplify your life and create space for what truly matters.
• Awaken your inner wisdom and deepen your spiritual connection.
• Embrace your role as a steward of your health and well-being.
• Find peace and joy through living by God’s design.
Return to Simple offers a transformative path for anyone seeking wholeness and a deeper connection with their faith.
It’s time to return to the simple, nourishing life you were created to live.
In Return to A Journey of Hope and Truth, Kim VanDolah invites you on a Christ-led journey toward healing, peace, and purpose. Through embracing simple foods, intentional living, and a deeper connection with God, you’ll discover how to reclaim your health and find lasting fulfillment. Inspired by ancestral wisdom and the authentic stories of Amish and true-hearted individuals, this book is a powerful guide to stepping out of the noise and into clarity.
As a Christian wife, mother, author, and lifestyle coach, Kim VanDolah empowers others to embrace wellness through common-sense changes rooted in faith and simplicity. Her approach helps reconnect you to your body, your Creator, and the world around you.
In this book, you
• Reclaim your health with simple, nourishing food choices.
• Simplify your life and create space for what truly matters.
• Awaken your inner wisdom and deepen your spiritual connection.
• Embrace your role as a steward of your health and well-being.
• Find peace and joy through living by God’s design.
Return to Simple offers a transformative path for anyone seeking wholeness and a deeper connection with their faith.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2025
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April 17, 2025
"Return to Simple" is truly a breath of fresh air. It encourages us to step back from the chaos of our fast-paced world and reconnect with the fundamentals of nourishing living. This book offers a warm embrace and a perspective steeped in faith and simplicity in a society that often feels overwhelming. I found the author’s insights on modern food choices eye-opening, especially how she highlights the issues with the Standard American Diet and our reliance on processed foods. It made me reflect on the importance of embracing whole, nutrient-dense foods, just like our ancestors did. One aspect that particularly resonated with me was the author's take on sunlight, diet, and skin health. Reading about how she challenges the conventional fears surrounding sun exposure was fascinating. Her theory that rising skin cancer rates could be linked to our shift toward processed seed oils got me thinking. It reminds us how closely our nutrition can affect our overall health, including our skin’s resilience. Plus, the emphasis on vitamin D and its benefits for sleep and hormonal balance struck a chord, reminding me of the importance of a balanced approach to sunlight, not just fear of it. The book also dives into the significance of sleep hygiene, which I've been trying to prioritize more in my life. It’s great to see this issue getting the attention it deserves, as maintaining good sleep is essential for our well-being. Overall, "Return to Simple" made me rethink my habits and approach to health in an attainable and inspiring way. It challenges you to create space for what truly matters amidst the busyness of life. If you're looking for a guide that resonates with the heart and offers practical wisdom, I definitely recommend giving it a read!
May 9, 2025
In her groundbreaking book Return to Simple, Kim offers readers a clear path to healing the effects of modern diets that have fueled numerous health concerns and food addictions. She challenges readers to release limiting beliefs, embrace an open mindset, and rediscover traditional eating principles that have been lost in our contemporary world.
Through this approach, readers have successfully reversed chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Many have reduced or eliminated their need for medications and reclaimed healthier, more vibrant lives.
Kim reveals a growing natural health movement centered on the "food-is-medicine" philosophy—a powerful approach to not just improving health but actually healing the body from within. Since food companies can't profit from these simple dietary changes, this information rarely reaches us through mainstream media or conventional medical channels.
Take control of your well-being by embracing this simple yet profound way of eating. Your journey toward healing both body and mind begins with this return to nutritional simplicity.
Through this approach, readers have successfully reversed chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Many have reduced or eliminated their need for medications and reclaimed healthier, more vibrant lives.
Kim reveals a growing natural health movement centered on the "food-is-medicine" philosophy—a powerful approach to not just improving health but actually healing the body from within. Since food companies can't profit from these simple dietary changes, this information rarely reaches us through mainstream media or conventional medical channels.
Take control of your well-being by embracing this simple yet profound way of eating. Your journey toward healing both body and mind begins with this return to nutritional simplicity.
May 17, 2025
Return to Simple: Chapter 1 Confused? I was. This first Chapter spoke right at me. CONFUSED I WAS! Yes, I needed my health to be simple and was confused and overwhelmed in what foods I needed to eat, that would help me in my journey of recovery. After working with Kim and after a few weeks it would be about time to make dinner for my husband and thought to myself goodness gracious, frantically thinking I needed to prep something for dinner. Then I remembered that a few eggs, made with butter or bacon grease and a bit of left over chuck roast with beef bone broth was the perfect meal for him. He was eating carnivore with a blindfold on before me and I needed to do “my” research and have some type of “easy” plan to follow. And “Return To Simple” is that simple plan to optimal health! I am not confused anymore. Thanks Be to God!!! 🙏🏽 Thank you for the gift you gave Kim!!! She in turn gave my family and I a lifelong gift of health! “Return To Simple Health!!! 🙏🏽🥰
May 20, 2025
Kim had me at “simple.” Particularly, making meal time simpler. But I couldn’t stop there… making one area simple led to making more areas simple!
In her gentle way, Kim lays out the path to reclaim a way of life that has gotten lost in our generation. But it’s never too late to take a few steps “backward” to make giant leaps forward in your health and sanity.
I’ve applied many of the changes and have benefited from them greatly. Living intentionally, with purpose, and with how God created us to be is the key to thriving in the world today.
I encourage you to slow down, find a comfy chair, pick up Return to Simple, and let the words pour over your heart and mind. Reclaiming our connections to God, ourselves, and others is a gift, and living life His Way makes all the difference.
Simple doesn’t always mean easy, but I promise it’s worth the effort!
In her gentle way, Kim lays out the path to reclaim a way of life that has gotten lost in our generation. But it’s never too late to take a few steps “backward” to make giant leaps forward in your health and sanity.
I’ve applied many of the changes and have benefited from them greatly. Living intentionally, with purpose, and with how God created us to be is the key to thriving in the world today.
I encourage you to slow down, find a comfy chair, pick up Return to Simple, and let the words pour over your heart and mind. Reclaiming our connections to God, ourselves, and others is a gift, and living life His Way makes all the difference.
Simple doesn’t always mean easy, but I promise it’s worth the effort!
October 19, 2025
This book covers it all. The author gives many key principles in 23 chapters to help readers return to simple which is more healthy. The way we are supposed to live. This is Christ-centered, which I appreciated. She says from the very beginning that simple doesn’t mean easy. We are suffering from a lack of wisdom that used to be intuitive. A healthy lifestyle is no longer instinctive. But there is power in simplicity.
She references ancestral wisdom, something I wasn’t familiar with. She encourages readers to consume healthy, which relates not just to food, but also our thoughts, habits, and our entire lifestyle.
I enjoyed this book; it is very actionable. By the end, I didn’t just feel inspired—I felt changed. My priorities were clearer. If you’ve been craving a reset for your body, mind, and spirit, Return to Simple is the answer. Highly recommend.
She references ancestral wisdom, something I wasn’t familiar with. She encourages readers to consume healthy, which relates not just to food, but also our thoughts, habits, and our entire lifestyle.
I enjoyed this book; it is very actionable. By the end, I didn’t just feel inspired—I felt changed. My priorities were clearer. If you’ve been craving a reset for your body, mind, and spirit, Return to Simple is the answer. Highly recommend.
April 15, 2025
This book is profound and life changing, if you allow for the simplicity of its foundational concepts to seep into your mind and heart. It’s a book of how truth is and can be found and applied to all facets of your life.
Its roots have an ancestral and spiritual feeling; a melding experience, if you will. It reminds the reader that our food is by design simple and delicious, but yet we’ve over complicated it in modern day society.
Kim is a genius as she writes and unfolds the story of how to reclaim our health. It’s quite apparent that she’s also guided by God and therefore writes from a place of boldness to share this message of Simple Presence!
I’d highly recommend this read.
Thank you Kim !
Diane Pansegrau April 15th 2025
Its roots have an ancestral and spiritual feeling; a melding experience, if you will. It reminds the reader that our food is by design simple and delicious, but yet we’ve over complicated it in modern day society.
Kim is a genius as she writes and unfolds the story of how to reclaim our health. It’s quite apparent that she’s also guided by God and therefore writes from a place of boldness to share this message of Simple Presence!
I’d highly recommend this read.
Thank you Kim !
Diane Pansegrau April 15th 2025
May 21, 2025
Return to Simple - Kim VanDolah
A well written book that walks you through what could be your journey of rebirth to life abundant.
Kim VanDolah's eye opening experience takes you through a walk to discovering:
the truth of what food is best suited for optimal health.
of what an intentional life looks like, feels like.
Return to Simple is going to make a huge difference in so many people's lives.
This book is remarkable and I pray everyone who's looking for hope finds this author's work.
I will be purchasing additional copies to gift to family and friends.
May God Bless You
A well written book that walks you through what could be your journey of rebirth to life abundant.
Kim VanDolah's eye opening experience takes you through a walk to discovering:
the truth of what food is best suited for optimal health.
of what an intentional life looks like, feels like.
Return to Simple is going to make a huge difference in so many people's lives.
This book is remarkable and I pray everyone who's looking for hope finds this author's work.
I will be purchasing additional copies to gift to family and friends.
May God Bless You
May 18, 2025
"Return to Simple" helped me, as someone with cancer, find peace in simple living. When sick, simplifying isn't a choice, it's needed. It reminded me that even when things are hard, quiet moments hold beauty and strength. This book tells you to breathe, simplify, and focus on what truly helps you.
September 30, 2025
Overwhelmed by life in this crazy world? This author teaches the reader how to simplify. First change your diet with the choice of whole foods. Simplify and focus on what truly matters. Deepen your spiritual connection. Find peace and joy through living by God's design.
June 11, 2025
This book is exactly what it says it is. . .it is full of truth and hope for a simpler life! There are principles, questions and answers that I am sure I will return to throughout my life journey. ❤️
September 12, 2025
Probably a good read for someone who's not following these steps yet, I however am already converted to this way of living so didn't get much out of it.
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