The Amish in Their Own Wordsby Brad Igou |
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"I recommend these writings by our people not only to non-Amish, but for the Amish to read as well. I enjoy the discussions of pros and cons about different issues. I’ve learned a lot from reading Family Life, and this collection organized by subjects makes for very interesting reading."
-A Lancaster County Amish Historian
Brad Igou offers writings by Amish people across North America, compiled from the first 25 years (1968-92) of Family Life, a monthly Amish magazine. He includes letters, articles, history lessons, parables, questions, challenges—a wide spectrum of human experience, from an Amish point of view.
Sixteen chapters cover fascinating topics such as shunning, nonresistance, clothing, youth activities, old age, conflicts with the modern world, work, church, humor, and lessons from life.
You will laugh, cry, and be touched in a personal way by a people focused on living for God. These humble folk write with simple directness. Open this book and explore the unique world of the Amish, their history, their church; their community, their challenges, joys, and sorrows, as only they can tell it—in their own words.
About the Author . . .
Brad Igou, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has lived with the Amish and claims many Amish friends. He majored in sociology-anthropology at Ithaca College, has worked as a tour guide to Amish country, and is vice-president and co-owner of Amish Experience, a center interpreting Amish culture to visitors.
Some persons who have read the book have asked about contacting Pathway Publishers of Aylmer, Ontario, and enquiring about "Family Life", "Young Companion" and/or "Blackbord Bulletin" magazines. Since Pathway has no phone, fax or email, please write (postal mail) to:
David Luthy, Pathway Publishers, 10380 Carter Road, Route 4, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2R3 Canada