Rosanna of the Amish [Paperback]

Joseph W. Yoder (Author), Joy D. Keenan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1995 | ISBN-10: 0836190181 | ISBN-13: 978-0836190182 | Edition: First Edition

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Herald Press (VA); First Edition edition (December 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836190181
• ISBN-13: 978-0836190182
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,043,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > General

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful book about the Amish traditions, family & values, July 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Rosanna of the Amish (Paperback)

This book gives a nicely written look into the life of a young girl being brought up in the Amish tradition. It focuses on Rosanna's life and that of her family, and allows the reader a glimpse into what traditions and values the Amish instill in their children. The story goes into detail about such things as holidays, prayers, weddings -- even down to how they set their tables! A thoroughly enjoyable read.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting take on the Amish lifestyle!!!, April 12, 2003

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Gregory Nyman (Winchendon, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rosanna of the Amish (Paperback)

While this book may not be for everybody, and it might not include all the aspects that a reader might expect - kind of a one stop shopping to tell everything that is necessary to understand this sect - it nevertheless tells you what the Amish are really like and why they wear the unusual clothes they do, as well as preach against the "worldly wisdom." You get to follow Rosanna through her childhood, youth, courtship, and marriage, and child-rearing. Not only that, you see how her Amish life will differ from that of her Catholic friends, especially when they visit from their Philadelphia home.

While this is not a modern day presentation, it is really useful as a historical piece. Just don't get bogged down by expecting a thorough intellectual examination of the Amish. The book is not intended for that. It is written as a honest, sympathetic and straightforward reflection of these folks from a religious, social, and economic snapshot. The traditions of the Amish are celebrated, and it's done very nicely. Recommended!!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful insight into Amish Life., February 21, 2003

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Amish Lover "stargazer" (Schererville, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rosanna of the Amish (Hardcover)

I loved this book....and was sorry to see it end. The author (son of Rosanna) wrote a beautiful yet simple and compelling biography on the life of his mother, and the people closest in her life. I felt privileged reading this story - almost as if I were a member of this close-knit community. This story of honor and simple values would be wonderful today as it was then. Probably the most surprising statements which helped me to put it in perspective were comments made about Lincoln.....while I would prefer to believe this was a modern day story - stage coaches were in use and Lincoln was the President of the day. I highly recommend this book as an insight into the wisdom of how people should hold respect for one another, how families could work together for each other's good......and how communities can thrive without the aid of much of the electronic gadgetry of our modern times. This is a book of simple wisdom and peaceable lives. I am so grateful to son Joseph for his writing. There is even a very few pages at the end of the book, telling a bit about him......I highly recommend this book and hope you find value in it as I certainly did.