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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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 Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 05:24:38 AM
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I just started the book "Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World" (2009) by Suzanne Woods Fisher. I'm really enjoying it. Has anyone else read it?
I am enjoying it much more than the last couple Amish books I've read. I sometimes get the sense that the author is "talking down" to the Amish, or like patting them on their head, interviewing them and then sending them along on their way. I don't get that impression with this book. :) If you enjoy reading about the Amish and how to cultivate a simple life, this is a great book! :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 08:21:26 AM
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Amy: Thanks for the information. I'll put the book on my list. Sounds interesting.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 6:05:40 PM
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But like any culture, one needs to learn about all the aspects of Amish life.
....it's what's inside a women, when she's up against the land.
Farmgirl #680!
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 10:25:09 PM
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Thanks Amy, I enjoy reading about the Amish. I have been reading Beverly Lewis books and she gave a list of Amish books that people should read if they would like to learn more. Amish Society by John A Hostetler, The Riddle of the Amish by Donald B. Kraybill, and Plain and Amish, An Alternative to Modern Pessimism by Bernd G. Langer I haven't read them yet but when I do I will let you know how they are...but if you want to check them out at least you will have the name and Author...
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 04:52:19 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions, Penny! I think I've read the Riddle of the Amish. I know that Amish Society is quoted quite a bit in a few of the other (non-fiction) Amish books I've read. And I think Plain and Amish sounds like a good book. I will let you know if I can get them from the library and read them! :)
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