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The Amish in Their Own Words

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Excellant and easy book to read in regard to the everyday life and culture of the Amish. I own over 20 books about the Amish faith and I feel that this is definetly my favorite book due to the wonderful information.

This book was fascinating! Written by the Amish themselves, it presents the reader with an authentic view of Amish life. This book is one of the best insights into the Amish culture that is available on the market today.

We drove into Lancaster Cnty. yesterday to "see the Amish." I picked this book up (for a bit more than it is offered here at Amazon) and breezed right through. It is interesting - to say the least - and quite provocative. It debunks many of the idealized stereotypes I had of the Amish and portrays them as 'normal' people who have deliberately (and sometimes not deliberately) chosen a very separate Christian walk. Very inspiring, too. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in the Amish & Mennonites as well as all Christians. We can learn much from the quiet people in the land.

Beautifully gathered stories of home life and community in the Amish settlements. Enjoyed them alland the reflections they gave. Like a quilt of people put together I enjoyed this very much.

Incredible! Brad Igou presents the best of 25 years of Family Life magazine and in doing so gives the rest of us an insight into the thinking, daily joys and trails of the Amish people. Yes, let them speak for themselves. They do it so well!

This is letters to editors from an Amish magazine, "Family Life" from its first 25 years beginning in 1968. Although this is somewhat out of date the subject matter and problems would basically be the same although it would be an interesting to have a sequel up to the current times to compare problems and answers.

These letters are dated and presumably all from amish people. They are candid and somewhate surprising as to the problems they have and the temptations they face.

The book is broken up by letters by subject such as family life, the youth, amish congregations etc.

I believe it is an excellant book to read to better understand all phases of amish life.

I have really enjoyed reading this book. I live near an Amish community and have several Amish friends. I learned so much from this compilation of stories. It certainly lead me to open many dialogs with my Amish friends. I was suprised that they were so open and upfront with the answers to my many questions. I would recommend it highly to anyone who interacts with the Amish regularly or anyone interested in how they live and why.

very interesting, i live just a close drive to the amish,here in PA and this book has informed me of a lot of things i did not know about the amish. wonderful read!

You will find this book engaging on several planes. There is a Sadness and a Joy, a Quaintness and a Moderninity. And don't be too surprised if you find yourself thinking there is a little Amish hidden inside yourself.

How better to learn about the ways and lifestyle of the Amish than from their own words? Very informative and interesting! I feel all books are priced too high though and for that reason I am giving only four stars!