Torches Extinguished: Memories of a Communal Bruderhof Childhood in Paraguay, Europe and the Usa [Paperback]

Elizabeth Bohlken-Zumpe (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Carrier Pigeon Press; Second Edition edition (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882260015
• ISBN-13: 978-1882260010
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,749,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars history of the Bruderhof from another angle, June 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Torches Extinguished: Memories of a Communal Bruderhof Childhood in Paraguay, Europe and the Usa (Paperback)

This book relates the history of the Bruderhof from the view of a child growing up. The author was raised as a member of this religious group, took her membership vows then left as a young adult. Bohlken-Zumpe is the granddaughter of founder Eberhard Arnold. My understanding of the Bruderhof, where I also grew up, was enhanced by reading this book. In relating her story, Bohlken-Zumpe does not flinch in revealing personal difficulties. This book along with other ex-bruderhof members books, should be permitted reading among the current membership to help them understand themselves,and their history. I recommend this book for anyone who has experienced belonging to a "cult-like" closed society or wants to understand similar situations. Thankyou for writing your story Elizabeth Bohlken-Zumpe.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all serious students of Hutterianism., May 25, 2000

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TERRY MILLER (N. Battleford, SK., Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Torches Extinguished: Memories of a Communal Bruderhof Childhood in Paraguay, Europe and the Usa (Paperback)

This outstanding book presents the "other side", another viewpoint regarding the Bruderhof Movement (Arnoldleut Hutterians). It is a must read for all serious students of Hutterianism. It is certainly not the "party line", but it does present a point of view that needs to be looked at and considered by all students of Hutterianism and any potential recruits to Arnoldianism. Zumpe cannot be dismissed out-of-hand, that's for sure. There are hundreds of others who think just like she does. Their "side" needs to be heard. In the end, the Truth will win out.

0 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Torches Extinguished The title says everything to the reader, March 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Torches Extinguished: Memories of a Communal Bruderhof Childhood in Paraguay, Europe and the Usa (Paperback)

Elizabeth must be a very angry women. This is the sad impression I got on reading this book. I hope she experiences Peace before she dies. To the reader I would recommend "Why Forgive" by Johann Christoph Arnold