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Publication Date: January 1, 2010

As Amish fiction continues to appeal to a huge audience, A Pocket Guide to Amish Life gives readers a glimpse into an obscure, fascinating world—what the Amish believe and how they live. Full of fun and fresh facts about the people who abide by this often-misunderstood faith and unique culture, this handy-sized guide by Mindy Starns Clark, author of Shadows of Lancaster County (more than 43,000 copies sold), covers a wide variety of topics, such as:

beliefs and values
clothing and transportation
courtship and marriage
shunning and discipline
teens and rumspringa
children and the elderly
education and work

Presented in an easy-to-follow and engaging style, this pocket guide to the Amish is a great resource for anyone interested in Amish life.

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beliefs and values
clothing and transportation
courtship and marriage
shunning and discipline
teens and rumspringa
children and the elderly
education and work

Presented in an easy-to-follow and engaging style, this pocket guide to the Amish is a great resource for anyone interested in Amish life.

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Product Details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0736928642
ISBN-13: 978-0736928649
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Mindy Starns Clark is the author of many books, which include the popular Smart Chick Mysteries and Whispers of the Bayou. In addition, Mindy's plays and musicals have been featured in schools and churches across the United States.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Pocket Book Packed wtih Treasure, March 15, 2010

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Whether curious about the simple life of the Amish or a novelist who is creating an Amish character, Mindy Starns Clark's A POCKET GUIDE TO AMISH LIFE is a real treasure. From history to lifestyle to life passages to the outside world, this easy to understand, excellent little book is packed with information. Clark also provides a website to provide you with more details about the Amish community's simple, Christian life.

Gail Gaymer Martin is an award-winning novelist and author of Writing the Christian Romance released by Writers Digest.

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After reading a number of fiction novels based in Amish country, PA, I was interested in learning more about this group. The book is a quick and easy way to do so. I thought it was quite helpful, but would have liked some information about the original immigrants from Europe.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide, January 10, 2011

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I have already enjoyed Mindy Starns Clark's fiction set in Amish country. This guide is just as informative as I thought it would be. It's an excellent resource, and I recommend it for anyone wishing to know more about the Amish.

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Published 18 months ago by Vonda Skelton

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This handy little book provided a helpful and informative guide to Amish and how they live. It gives a good beginning overview.

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