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4 QUOTES WITH «THE AMISH»
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the Amish.
There can be no assumption that today's majority is 'right' and the Amish and others like them are 'wrong.' A way of life that is odd or even erratic but interferes with no rights or interests of others is not to be condemned because it is different.
I drive out to this quail farm, where I get a lot of these incredible quail eggs, which I eat all day long. And I eat a lot of superfoods like goji, cacao and chia seeds, things like that. And I like unpasteurised milk of the goat and the sheep. They send it once a week from Pennsylvania, from the Amish farms, and I get it in Los Angeles.
The Amish communities of Pennsylvania, despite the retro image of horse-drawn buggies and straw hats, have long been engaged in a productive debate about the consequences of technology.
The Amish like to live a very plain lifestyle, the way they think God intended. It sort of brings you back to, like, 'Little House on the Prairie' days or something.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE AMISH»
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1
The Riddle of
Amish Culture
For this revised edition, Donald B. Kraybill has taken these recent changes into account, incorporating new demographic research and new interviews he has conducted among the Amish.
The transformation of the Amish in the American imagination from "backward bumpkins" to media icons poses provocative questions. What does the Amish story reveal about the American character, popular culture, and mainstream values?
Donald B. Kraybill, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner, Steven M. Nolt, 2013
3
Why I Left
the Amish: A Memoir
Eloquently told, Why I Left the Amish is a revealing portrait of life within—and without—this frequently misunderstood community.
Saloma Miller Furlong, 2011
4
The Amish Struggle with Modernity
A distinctive American subculture responds to the forces of social change.
Donald B. Kraybill, Marc Alan Olshan, 1994
5
The Amish and
the State
In this new edition of The Amish and the State Donald Kraybill brings together legal scholars and social scientists to explore the unique series of conflicts between a traditional religious minority and the modern state.
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The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World
The Amish Way is a fascinating exploration of the spirituality of a people who live their faith."—Karen Johnson-Weiner, professor of anthropology, SUNY Potsdam; author, New York Amish "In this beautifully written book, a Christian ...
Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, David L. Weaver-Zercher, 2010
7
Growing Up
Amish: A Memoir
Describes the author's Amish childhood, his departure from his community at age sixteen, his struggles to return to the Amish way of life, and his final acceptance of his own identity and his past.
8
Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World
"--Joel Kime, pastor, Faith Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania "Suzanne offers us a glimpse into a world of peace, serenity, and total commitment to family and God. This book just might change the way you live your life.
Suzanne Woods Fisher, 2009
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The Amish Cook's Anniversary Book: 20 Years of Food, Family, ...
Part cookbook, part cultural education, part family memoir, "The Amish Cook's Anniversary Book" celebrates two decades of home and hearth straight from the pens of the original Amish Cook, Elizabeth Coblentz, and her daughter and successor, ...
10
The Amish Cook's Baking Book
A collection of recipes for traditional Amish baked goods, including rolls, breads, pies, cookies, and cakes, accompanied by insights into the Amish culture and information on techniques, tools, and ingredients.
Lovina Eicher, Kevin Williams, 2009
2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE AMISH»
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'Amish Mafia' taking heat from Corbett, state officials
In part, the statement reads: "We call for an end to production and broadcast of the Amish Mafia series and respectfully ask the Discovery Channel and its ... «WGAL Lancaster, Aug 14»
Amish baby boom affecting lifestyle
With their population growing, the Amish have found new ways of living within ... The Amish population, which a new study says is growing in this country at an ... «Columbus Dispatch, Aug 12»
