About the Amish
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The Simple Life In a world of fancy cars, mutual funds, and picture phones, many people long for simplicity - a life more focused on faith, family, and friends than on the stuff of our society. |
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Growing Up Plain What is it like to be a young woman who dresses "plain"? How does it feel to be so identifiably different? |
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House Calls and Hitching Posts House Calls and Hitching Posts is a sometimes humorous and often time intimate account of Dr. Elton Lehman's 36 years of practicing medicine among the Amish of Wayne County, Ohio, for which he was name Country Doctor of the Year. |
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20 Most Asked Questions About the Amish and Mennonites Sensitively answers the most common inquires about Amish and Mennonite peoples. Authoritative, sympathetic, and thorough, 20 Most Asked Questions looks at origins, dress, pacifism, education, weddings, funerals, and food, as well as many other facets of Amish and Mennonite life. This book has sold more than 300,000 copies |
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A History of the Amish This book brings together for the first time in one volume a thorough history of the Amish history.
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Plain Buggies Accessible in style, Plain Buggies presents the most complete work on the transportation modes of the "plain people" published to date. Includes details on prices, styles, laws, stories.
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Why Do They Dress That Way? This unique book, by a man who has chosen to "dress plain", describes the history and use of hats, bonnets, dresses, overcoats, and other articles of clothing used by the various religious groups who wear plain garb.
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Amish Children What is it like to be an Amish child? With unforgettable photographs, Jerry Irwin shows moments within the Amish community. Children overlooking the barnraising, scholars conferring with their teacher, Datt (Pennsylvania Dutch for Dad) leading a fishing expedition of youngsters, sisters hosing down the buggy.
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Living without Electricity How do the Amish get along without electric lights or appliances, computers, power tools, or their own phones? This book examines the Amish response to technology. Also the role of invention among the Amish.
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The Amish School The Old Order Amish believe that school prepares children for the Amish way of life, for the responsibilities of adulthood, and for eternity. Most communities conduct their own schools, usually taught by Amish teachers. Sara E. Fisher, an Old Order Amish woman, taught a one-room school for seven years. This is her fascinating insider's view of a typical Amish school. Includes "Dairy of Amish Schoolgirl"
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Amish Houses & Barns A study of three Amish homesteads; one in Lancaster County, PA; one in Holmes County, OH; one in La Grange County IN. Scott examines the history and cultural development of a typical Amish house and barn; one in each of the three largest Amish communities in North America.
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Quilts Among the Plain People Discover why so many Amish and Mennonites, committed to a simple life, make beautiful quilts. This book looks at quilting in plain communities and the possible origins of quilt patterns popular among the Amish Mennonites.
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A Quiet & Peaceable Life John L. Ruth, a Mennonite storyteller/historian captures the spirit of Old Order Mennonite and Amish groups in his essays, along with photographs, poetry and quotations.
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An Introduction to Old Order and Conservative Mennonite Groups. With many anecdotes and lots of photographs, Scott examines and explains the fascinating history of these two growing groups of Mennonite peoples. Many books have been written about the Old Order Amish, but very few about the Old Order and Conservative Mennonites. This is the best book in its field.
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The Amish Wedding and Other Special Occasions of Old Order Communities
Scott uses a story approach to show how plain groups celebrate, support members in time of grief, and make decisions. There are photos, excerpts from Old Order documents, and a map showing the location of plain communities in the United States and Canada.
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Amish Women: Lives and Stories Little has been written about Amish women. How are they unique? How are they typical? How do they find expression in a place that values community togetherness above all else? This generous and heartwarming book profiles 10 Amish women who talk candidly about shier lives. The author, who was born and raised in a Lancaster County Amish family, gathered her stories through a series of interviews and interactions with these women.
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America's Amish Country II Eight years in the making, America's Amish Country II (Revisiting America's Amish Country) will be available in June 2000. If you enjoyed America's Amish Country which Doyle Yoder and Leslie A. Kelly published in 1992, then you will want to get this outstanding"revisit" of America's Amish settlements from Ontario to Florida to Montana! All new pictures! More pictures! Wonderful color! Stunning setting! A book that captures the essence of the Amish lifestyle in some of the most beautiful country setting in the world! Yoder and Kelly have created another high quality coffee table book, complete with informative text, one that is certain to become an enduring look at the Amish and will be revered for many years to come!
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Wisdom and the Millers 25 chapters illustrate great truths such as:
by: Mildred A. Martin |
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Storytime and the Millers -- An excellent book for preschoolers and lower grades. These stories teach values in a refreshingly direct and enjoyable
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Proverb verses become alive and meaningful in these well-written stories
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Dust Between My Toes This fascinating autobiographical account unravels many of the mysteries of Amish life. Dr. Wayne Weaver left the Amish for the world of medicine but his story reveals his continuing affection for the culture he left behind. Told by an insider, this firsthand view of Amish life rings with authenticity. 6¼'' x 9¼'', 256 pages, 44 pencil illustrations |
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Driving the Amish Ride along with Jim Butterfield as he takes Amish folks on typical drives across Ohio's large Amish country. Share their neighborly life, closeness to nature, sustainable homesteads, good humor, and peaceful outlook. Simplicity throughout the year? Learn how the Amish- Enjoy the respectful photography of Doyle Yoder, showing the land and the Amish community.
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A Quiet Moment in Time A Quiet Moment in Time gives a straightforward and accurate description
of the Amish, their history and their culture. A Quiet Moment in Time
represents an easy to read introduction to Amish society. It includes
a list of 10 core features of Amish culture, plus an introduction
to their historical roots, religious values, farm work, families,
and communities. The book represents a contemporary picture of Amish
life, linking the past with the present, and examining future directions
of Amish society. It provides advice on getting the most out of a
visit to Amish country, selected recipes, examples of home remedies,
and recommended sources for reading about all aspects of Amish culture.
The tourists' experience is enhanced when the connection between the
history and heritage of the Amish and the way they live today is more
fully understood. A Quiet Moment in Time is must reading for everyone
who wants to learn more about the Amish. 11 Fascinating chapters:
The Basics, History of the Amish, Amish Church Life, Amish Community
Life, Amish Family Life, Amish Education, Amish Economic Life, The
Next Century, Making the Most of a Visit, Recipes and Remedies, Recommended
Reading. 5½" x 8½", 154 pages, 17 photographs, Paperback, Laminated Cover |
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The Amish: In Their Own Words Writings by Amish people across North America, compiled from the first 25 years of Family Life, a monthly Amish magazine. Includes letters, articles, history lessons, parables, questions, challenges-a wide spectrum of human experience, from an Amish point of view. Here you can read what the Amish say about themselves. Sixteen chapters cover fascinating topics such as shunning, nonresistance, clothing, youth activities, conflicts with the modern world, education, work, humor, and lessons from life. 400 pages. 6" x 9" Paperback. |
