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Amish Enterprise

Author : Donald B. Kraybill
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801878053
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Amish Enterprise written by Donald B. Kraybill and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2004-04-19 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amish culture has been rooted in the soil since its beginnings in 1693. But what happens when members of America's oldest Amish community enter non-farm work in one generation? How will hundreds of cottage industries and micro-enterprises reshape the heart of Amish life? Will traditional eighth grade education still prove adequate? What about gender roles, child-rearing practices, leisure activities, and growing ties with outsiders? Amish Enterprise was the first book to discuss these dramatic changes that are transforming Amish communities across North America. Based on interviews with more than 150 Amish entrepreneurs, the authors trace the rise and impact of businesses in Lancaster's Amish settlement in recent decades. In this new edition, the authors update demographic and technological changes, and also describe Amish enterprises outside of Pennsylvania in a new chapter.

Visits with the Amish

Author : Linda Egenes
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 158729835X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Visits with the Amish written by Linda Egenes and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are the “plain people,” the men and women who till their fields with horse and plow, travel by horse and buggy, live without electricity and telephones, and practice “help thy neighbor” in daily life? Linda Egenes visited with her Old Order Amish neighbors in southeast Iowa for thirteen years before writing this informative and companionable introduction to their lifeways. Drawn to their slower pace of life and their resistance to the lures of a consumer society, Egenes found a warm welcome among the Amish, and in return she has given us an equally warm perspective on Amish family life as she experienced it. The Amish value harmony in family life above all, and Egenes found an abundance of harmony as she savored homemade ice cream in a kitchen where the refrigerator ran on kerosene, learned to milk a two-bucket cow, helped cook dinner for nine in a summer kitchen, spent the day in a one-room schoolhouse, and sang “The Hymn of Praise” in its original German at Sunday service. Whether quilting at a weekly sewing circle above the Stringtown Grocery, playing Dutch Blitz and Dare Base with schoolchildren, learning the intricacies of harness making, or mulching strawberries in a huge garden, Egenes was treated with the kindness, respect, and dignity that exemplify the strong community ties of the Amish. Her engaging account of her visits with the Amish, beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by Caldecott Medal winner Mary Azarian, reveals the serene and peaceful ways of a plain people whose lives are anything but plain.

New York Amish

Author : Karen M. Johnson-Weiner
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801457629
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book New York Amish written by Karen M. Johnson-Weiner and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a book that highlights the existence and diversity of Amish communities in New York State, Karen M. Johnson-Weiner draws on twenty-five years of observation, participation, interviews, and archival research to emphasize the contribution of the Amish to the state's rich cultural heritage. While the Amish settlements in Pennsylvania and Ohio are internationally known, the Amish population in New York, the result of internal migration from those more established settlements, is more fragmentary and less visible to all but their nearest non-Amish neighbors. All of the Amish currently living in New York are post-World War II migrants from points to the south and west. Many came seeking cheap land, others as a result of schism in their home communities. The Old Order Amish of New York are relative newcomers who, while representing an old or plain way of life, are bringing change to the state. So that readers can better understand where the Amish come from and their relationship to other Christian groups, New York Amish traces the origins of the Amish in the religious confrontation and political upheaval of the Protestant Reformation and describes contemporary Amish lifestyles and religious practices. Johnson-Weiner welcomes readers into the lives of Amish families in different regions of New York State, including the oldest New York Amish community, the settlement in the Conewango Valley, and the diverse settlements of the Mohawk Valley and the St. Lawrence River Valley. The congregations in these regions range from the most conservative to the most progressive. Johnson-Weiner reveals how the Amish in particular regions of New York realize their core values in different ways; these variations shape not only their adjustment to new environments but also the ways in which townships and counties accommodate-and often benefit from-the presence of these thriving faith communities.

Amish Quilts

Author : Janneken Smucker
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421410532
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Amish Quilts written by Janneken Smucker and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By thoroughly examining all of these aspects, Amish Quilts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of these beautiful works.--Roderick Kiracofe, author of The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort, 1750-1950 "Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies"

Renegade Amish

Author : Donald B. Kraybill
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421415674
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Renegade Amish written by Donald B. Kraybill and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Renegade Amish" goes behind the scenes to tell the full story of the Bergholz barbers: the attacks, the investigation, the trial, and the aftermath. In a riveting narrative reminiscent of a true crime classic, scholar Donald B. Kraybill weaves a dark and troubling story in which a series of violent Amish-on-Amish attacks shattered the peace of these traditionally nonviolent people, compelling some of them to install locks on their doors and arm themselves with pepper spray.

Plain Answers About the Amish Life

Author : Mindy Starns Clark
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736955933
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (369 download)

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Download or read book Plain Answers About the Amish Life written by Mindy Starns Clark and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Amish fiction readers, young and old alike, Plain Answers About the Amish Life provides a glimpse into an obscure, fascinating world—what the Amish believe and how they live. An engaging question-and-answer format showcases fun and fresh facts about the people who abide by this often-misunderstood faith and unique culture. This updated and revised guide by Mindy Starns Clark (more than 250,000 Amish-themed books sold), covers a wide variety of topics, such as: beliefs and values clothing and transportation courtship and marriage shunning and discipline teens and rumpsringa children and the elderly education and work Presented in an easy-to-read style, these Plain answers to questions about the Amish are a great resource for anyone interested in Amish life. Formerly titled A Pocket Guide to Amish Life

Amish Confidential

Author : "Lebanon" Levi Stoltzfus
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501110322
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Amish Confidential written by "Lebanon" Levi Stoltzfus and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go behind the beards in this daring insider’s look at the curious Amish subculture of Pennsylvania Dutch Country! Is the “plain and simple” life really so plain and simple? How do the Amish live without cars? Electricity? NFL football? The truth is, they don’t. More than fifty million people have watched “Lebanon” Levi Stoltzfus in Discovery Channel’s hit show Amish Mafia, where he dispenses justice and keeps the peace among the seemingly quiet, insular Amish people of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Now, he reveals what it’s really like to be Amish. Not the buggies, bonnets, and beards image the tight-knit community has portrayed for hundreds of years to the relentless curiosity of outsiders. The real-deal, day-to-day life—the good and the bad—all the dirty little secrets you’re not supposed to know. From Wi-Fi “pleasure huts,” to prostitutes, to marijuana and cocaine, you’ll never look at the Amish the same. It isn’t easy keeping your feet planted firmly in the 1800s when the rest of the world is centuries ahead. Not even for the most God-fearing among us. The Amish have their own unique way of doing everything, and the lengths they will go to indulge in modern conveniences—and hide their indiscretions—will shock you. What have you been dying to know? How about what really happens when someone is shunned? Or whether the Amish pay taxes? Do they ever try to “pass” as English (in other words, non-Amish)? How rampant is illicit sex in such a repressed society? Can individuals make themselves stand out despite the strict rules? Why would the Amish take such risks when the punishment is eternal damnation? “Lebanon” Levi blows the top off the buggy with this scandalous insider’s exposé, proving that even the Amish don’t always practice what they preach.

First-in-Series Amish Romance 8-Book Collection

Author : Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher : Blessed Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 829 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book First-in-Series Amish Romance 8-Book Collection written by Jennifer Spredemann and published by Blessed Publishing . This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not sure which Spredemann series to begin reading first? Try each of the first-in-series books! The First-in-Series Amish Romance 8-Book Collection by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Jennifer Spredemann is an unputdownable, must-read collection that brings together unique, captivating love stories set in the peaceful Amish countryside, where faith, love, and heartache collide. With her signature blend of passionate, addictive storytelling, compelling characters, and knowledge of Amish culture, Jennifer Spredemann paints a vivid portrait that will have you feeling like you are a part of the close-knit Amish community. Clear your schedule because you will find yourself eagerly turning the pages, to discover how the stories will come to their memorable conclusions. If you adore clean, heart-touching romances that capture the essence of Amish life, then the First-in-Series Amish Romance 8-Book Collection is an absolute must-read. Prepare to be transported to a world where life is not always perfect and love can sometimes be messy, where faith and hope abound, and love is always the answer. These faith-filled love stories will leave you believing in the power of the God of love and second chances. This exciting collection includes: Joanna's Struggle (Amish Girls Series 1) Englisch on Purpose (Amish by Accident Trilogy 1) An Unforgivable Secret (Amish Secrets 1) Cindy's Story (Amish Fairy Tales 1) An Amish Reward (King Family Saga 1) The Trespasser (Amish Country Brides 1) Unlikely Santa (Unlikely Amish Christmas 1) A Forbidden Amish Courtship (Amish Courtship Series 1)

Amish Country Brides Series 12-Book Omnibus

Author : Jennifer Spredemann
Publisher : Blessed Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1410 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amish Country Brides Series 12-Book Omnibus written by Jennifer Spredemann and published by Blessed Publishing . This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 1410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to be swept away into the heart of Amish Country with the Amish Country Brides 12-ebook omnibus bundle! Written by USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann, these faith-filled, heart-touching Amish romances will keep you captivated from beginning to end. With 12 books in the series, there's plenty of love and drama to keep you entertained for hours. Don't miss out on this amazing bundle that you won't want to put down! Titles included: The Trespasser The Heartbreaker The Charmer The Drifter The Giver (Christmas) The Teacher The Widower The Keeper The Pretender The Arranger The Healer The Newcomer (The Prequel)

The Sociology of Canadian Mennonites, Hutterites and Amish

Author : Donovan E. Smucker
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN 13 : 1554587875
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book The Sociology of Canadian Mennonites, Hutterites and Amish written by Donovan E. Smucker and published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press. This book was released on 2010-10-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The editor provides an important new scholarly tool for locating and understanding the enormous expansion of scholarly research dealing with the sociology of Canadian Mennonites, Hutterites and Amish. Although the book includes research from American scholars, the editor devotes special attention to Canadian works concerning these important and interesting minorities. Using the tripartite division of Mennonites, Hutterites and Amish, the bibliography includes 800 entries each with a concise summary and evaluation. The entries are listed under the subheadings: books, theses, articles and unpublished manuscripts. Preceding the bibliography itself is an essay by the editor originally presented to the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association. The essay outlines the differing conceptual assumptions of the researchers included in the book, the major methodologies employed and the main conclusions to be drawn from their work.

The Amish Mennonites

Author : Barthinius Larson Wick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book The Amish Mennonites written by Barthinius Larson Wick and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of the Amish

Author : Steven M. Nolt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1680991094
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book A History of the Amish written by Steven M. Nolt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amish, one of America’s most intriguingly private, unique, and often misunderstood religious communities, have survived for three hundred years! How has that happened? While much has been written on the Amish, little has been revealed about their history. This book brings together in one volume a thorough history of the Amish people. From their beginnings in Europe through their settlement in North America, the Amish have struggled to maintain their beliefs and traditions in often hostile settings. Now updated, the book gives an in-depth look at how the modern Amish church continues to grow and change. It covers recent developments in new Amish settlements, the community’s conflict and negotiation with government, the Nickel Mines school shooting, and the media’s constant fascination with this religious people, from reality TV shows to romance novels. Authoritative, thorough, and interestingly written, A History of the Amish presents the deep and rich heritage of the Amish people with dozens of illustrations and updated statistics. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Writing the Amish

Author : David Weaver-Zercher
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 0271026863
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Writing the Amish written by David Weaver-Zercher and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the early 1960s to the late 1980s, John A. Hostetler was the world&’s premier scholar of Amish life. Hailed by his peers for his illuminating and sensitive portrayals of this often misunderstood religious sect, Hostetler successfully spanned the divide between popular and academic culture, thereby shaping perceptions of the Amish throughout American society. He was also outspoken in his views of the modern world and of the Amish world&—views that continue to stir debate today. Born into an Old Order Amish family in 1918, Hostetler came of age in an era when the Amish were largely dismissed as a quaint and declining culture, a curious survival with little relevance for contemporary American life. That perception changed during Hostetler&’s career, for not only did the Amish survive during these decades, they demonstrated a stunning degree of cultural vitality&—which Hostetler observed, analyzed, and interpreted for millions of interested readers. Writing the Amish both recounts and assesses Hostetler&’s Amish-related work. The first half of the book consists of four reflective essays&—by Donald Kraybill, Simon Bronner, David Weaver-Zercher, and Hostetler himself&—in which Hostetler is the primary subject. The second half reprints, in chronological order, fourteen key writings by Hostetler with commentaries and annotations by Weaver-Zercher. Taken together, these writings, supplemented by a comprehensive bibliography of Hostetler&’s publications, provide ready access to the Hostetler corpus and the tools by which to evaluate his work, his intellectual evolution, and his legacy as a scholar of Amish and American life. Moreover, by providing a window into the varied worlds of John A. Hostetler&—his Amish boyhood, his Mennonite Church milieu, his educational pursuits, his scholarly career, and his vocation as a mediator and advocate for Amish life&—this volume enhances the ongoing discussion of how ethnographic representation pertains to America&’s most renowned folk culture, the Old Order Amish.

Amish in Their Own Words

Author : Brad Igou
Publisher : Herald Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amish in Their Own Words written by Brad Igou and published by Herald Press. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why another book about the Amish? Each year brings academic studies and personal reflections on Amish friends. Here you can read what the Amish say about you themselves.

The Riddle of Amish Culture

Author : Donald B. Kraybill
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 0801876311
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Riddle of Amish Culture written by Donald B. Kraybill and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of this classic work brings the story of the Amish into the 21st century. Since its publication in 1989, The Riddle of Amish Culture has become recognized as a classic work on one of America's most distinctive religious communities. But many changes have occurred within Amish society over the past decade, from westward migrations and a greater familiarity with technology to the dramatic shift away from farming into small business which is transforming 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. In addition, he includes a new chapter describing Amish recreation and social gatherings, and he applies the concept of "social capital" to his sensitive and penetrating interpretation of how the Amish have preserved their social networks and the solidarity of their community.

Amish Roots

Author : John Andrew Hostetler
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801844027
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Amish Roots written by John Andrew Hostetler and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intimate view of life in the Amish world with more than 150 letters and journal entries, poems, stories, and riddles.

More Than Happy

Author : Serena B. Miller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476753407
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book More Than Happy written by Serena B. Miller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Bringing Up Bebe and Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, an in-depth look at the practices and principles of Amish parents and how they raise children who are self-sufficient, hard-working, and remarkably happy. In More Than Happy, Serena Miller uncovers many surprising insights, including the significance of real responsibilities, the wisdom of unplugging from technology, the value of unstructured time to play, the importance of firm rules, and the importance of each teenager's freedom to decide what is best for their future.