Manufacturer: Black Buggy Restaurant & General Store
EAN (European Article Number): 9780971540415
Binding: Paperback
Author: Joe Wittmer; Ph.D.
Publisher: Black Buggy Restaurant & General Store
Edition: 3rd
Publication Date: 2006-07-19
Reading Level: 208
Description: I wrote this book with deepest respect and affection for my Amish heritage and have focused on the genuine virtues and values that best depict their slow-paced, horse and buggy way of life. I have highlighted the stress free lifestyle of the "gentle" Amish and have described their many soul soothing personal qualities along with their religious beliefs, ceremonies, child rearing practices and other aspects of their unique culture. In sum, this book is concerned with the customs and moral code of the Amish culture as written by those best qualified to do so--myself as a former Old Order Amish sect member along with Amish children and adults who are current participants in the Amish faith. The Amish are a unique, stress free, peace loving community of people living a slow-paced, patient, non violent lifestyle where force and retaliation are replaced by forgiveness and confession. Their daily life is void of the many stresses and strains so evident within the majority culture and research indicates that there is a low rate of depression among members. While society at large has suffered tremendous personal costs due to the discarding of many traditional, old fashioned, time proven values, the Amish embrace and live by such values seven days a week. Amish leaders continue to question the logic of more technology if it causes the destruction of so many important life qualities. They embrace a primitive technology while living amidst a world with an unbridled zest for progress. However, they continue to persevere, flourish and experience unprecedented growth. Joe Wittmer, Ph.D.
Customer Reviews
Review Summary: The Gentle Peoples
Date: 2008-01-18
Details: Such a good book with so much insight into the Amish world, a must read for everyone.
Review Summary: The Gentle People: An Inside View of Amish Life
Date: 2007-10-28
Details: I enjoyed reading "The Gentle People: An Inside View of Amish Life". I recommend this book for those who are either doing a research paper about the Amish or is interesting in the Amish life or becoming Amish. This book makes me want to live with an Amish family so I can find out if the Amish life is for me.
Review Summary: Amish Wisdom
Date: 2007-10-18
Details: This book was packed full of Amish informaton about day to day life and an insight into the Amish way of living. I am continually amazed at their self-discipline and consistency in everything they do.
out of 3 Reviews
