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This book reveals and describes the genuine virtues and values that best depict the Old Order Amish to non-Amish readers. The estimated 225,000 Old Order, horse and buggy driving, no church house, Amish Americans have been largely overlooked by historians and social scientists. Authors who have written about the Amish generally view them as people of great integrity and goodwill, but have often exploited their uniqueness. This book is concerned with their positive, genuine values, ways and customs as observed by those best qualified to do so - the author as a former Old Order Amish sect member along with Amish children and adults who are current participates in the Amish faith.
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8 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book for my wife, and she absolutely loves it. In fact she quite likes the idea of the Amish lifestyle.The Gentle People: An Inside View of Amish Life
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Amish beliefs and lifestyle
15 May 2010
Format:Paperback
An informative book that gives a true picture of the Amish, their beliefs and how they live their lives.
I thought I was well informed about the Amish as a quilter, reader of The Budget (their newspaper) and visits to Amish areas.
I realized there was so much I didn't know.
The writer presents the fact in an easy to understand and very readable manner.
The book presents stories and reports by Amish adults and children (names left out) which makes the reader even more aware of the thoughts, beliefs and the way they live their lives.
After reading this book I have an understanding about and a deep appreciation for The Gentle People.
I thought I was well informed about the Amish as a quilter, reader of The Budget (their newspaper) and visits to Amish areas.
I realized there was so much I didn't know.
The writer presents the fact in an easy to understand and very readable manner.
The book presents stories and reports by Amish adults and children (names left out) which makes the reader even more aware of the thoughts, beliefs and the way they live their lives.
After reading this book I have an understanding about and a deep appreciation for The Gentle People.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Amish Answers
17 Jun 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very good book spelling out the lives and customs of the Old Order Amish. Written by a former Amish, this dispells some of the stories of these gentle people. Interesting information of the customs of these people, Their lives are spelled out for them by their church. All down to the last letter, no questions. Interesting reading.
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