tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post7473662789017440784..comments2024-02-11T10:58:23.271-08:00Comments on Reading to Know: Growing Up Amish, by Ira WaglerCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-14012490517914347192012-11-13T09:02:17.678-08:002012-11-13T09:02:17.678-08:00valium generic valium bluelight - bad side effects...<a href="http://buydiazepam10.com/#11599" rel="nofollow">valium generic</a> valium bluelight - bad side effects valiumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-40643482164940771622012-11-13T07:48:21.694-08:002012-11-13T07:48:21.694-08:00buy diazepam diazepam 2mg instructions - diazepam ...<a href="http://buydiazepamonlineeu.com/#24948" rel="nofollow">buy diazepam</a> diazepam 2mg instructions - diazepam to buy onlineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-64670003907289171122012-11-13T06:14:17.046-08:002012-11-13T06:14:17.046-08:00buy diazepam many 2mg diazepam get high - valium s...<a href="http://buydiazepamonlineus.com/#285" rel="nofollow">buy diazepam</a> many 2mg diazepam get high - valium side effects webmdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-38242836958621890272012-11-12T21:42:30.382-08:002012-11-12T21:42:30.382-08:00buy xanax online xanax for public speaking anxiety...<a href="http://buyxanaxonline2.com/#38546" rel="nofollow">buy xanax online</a> xanax for public speaking anxiety - xanax in pregnancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-65445146798646484212012-11-12T16:12:31.481-08:002012-11-12T16:12:31.481-08:00buy ambien ambien side effects urination - ambien ...<a href="http://buyambienhere.com/#generic-ambien" rel="nofollow">buy ambien</a> ambien side effects urination - ambien cost at walmartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-90926080775003821192012-02-10T13:06:27.354-08:002012-02-10T13:06:27.354-08:00Fascinating review. Thanks for bringing this book ...Fascinating review. Thanks for bringing this book on to my radar!Janethttp://acrossthepage.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-54336520627696532632012-02-09T16:34:54.220-08:002012-02-09T16:34:54.220-08:00Oh this sounds like something I MUST read!! Thank ...Oh this sounds like something I MUST read!! Thank you for the great review! I remember seeing this book awhile back, but for some reason, never gave it a second thought! I will now! :)A Faithful Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705189767324423844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-16252774727182762362012-02-08T21:41:12.321-08:002012-02-08T21:41:12.321-08:00I used to read a lot of Amish fiction, some more w...I used to read a lot of Amish fiction, some more well written than others! ;) But it all seemed the same and rather fake. This sounds like a very interesting book.<br />When I was in grad school there was a show on during the summer called Amish in the City and I watched it religiously (it was a reality show). I thought it gave a decent perspective on their life although the college age kids in it were in there "rumspringe" time.<br />I definitely hear you on wishing for more simplicity at times, but I think I would have a hard time with ALL the rules!<br />And I LOVE the conversations I'm beginning to have with Cory about life and religion and things. Just today we were talking about Hannakuh and why we don't celebrate it because we're not Jewish... you can see where this is going. And all from a stamp he saw on the wall at the post office!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030109870736499425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-90462147828565486752012-02-08T19:55:21.353-08:002012-02-08T19:55:21.353-08:00Hmmmm. . . I read a book a few years ago about a g...Hmmmm. . . I read a book a few years ago about a girl/woman leaving her Amish roots/family and marrying an "English" man. Very interesting but also very sad. <br /><br />We live about thirty minutes away from an Old Order Amish (?) community. In fact, the picnic table we got for Christmas was made by one of the families. <br /><br />Very interesting and convicting, to think that I'm NOT communicating the joy of my faith like I should. Sigh.Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-54483266610083586672012-02-08T15:42:43.844-08:002012-02-08T15:42:43.844-08:001. I totally agree with this whole post and
2. I...1. I totally agree with this whole post and <br /><br />2. I laughed for DAYS thinking of you making gathering motions and saying "Rules! Rules!" In fact, I'm laughing as I'm typing this!BerlinerinPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853762912371387793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-57729319922829638512012-02-08T15:31:39.774-08:002012-02-08T15:31:39.774-08:00I disagree that they practice subsistence farming ...I disagree that they practice subsistence farming or don't buy land for the next generation. My brother lives by several Amish families. While it's true that many are transitioning to livelihoods other than pure farming (like furniture making), they spend little and have money. My brother said the price of land has skyrocketed and he and his wife (an engineer and a chemist) were easily outbid on smaller parcels of land by Amish families buying for their children. (This is in Indiana. Your experience may vary.)Taianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-2371332214003336442012-02-08T14:58:19.088-08:002012-02-08T14:58:19.088-08:00Something further to ponder regarding the question...Something further to ponder regarding the question of why so many children leave the Amish lifestyle:<br /><br />Their very way of life REQUIRES that an extremely high percentage leave. They practice subsistence farming, and do not make enough money to buy additional land for the next generation. They have large numbers of children. Something has to give, or there will not be sufficient land for each of the children. Since the men (for the most part) are the breadwinners, they are the ones who must leave. As for the daughters, presumably, if they stay, a high percentage remain unmarried, as there are insufficient men to go around. <br /><br />This is analogous to polygamist sects, where the young men must leave, or there are insufficient women for the older, wealthier men to marry as additional wives.Diary of an Autodidacthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849157548643091986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-20405090985567181852012-02-08T10:08:15.695-08:002012-02-08T10:08:15.695-08:00This book interests me mainly because of the whole...This book interests me mainly because of the whole long line of Amish fiction that in many, many way claims Amish living to be so much more wonderful than the more common approach. I also really like books that pull back the lace curtain and reveal the truth...at least the truth as one person viewed it.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the subject, and I'll be watching for this book because I know I would enjoy it.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337500567333475158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-9464670717246112892012-02-08T10:00:42.487-08:002012-02-08T10:00:42.487-08:00BTW, I do agree with the list of things you learne...BTW, I do agree with the list of things you learned -- valuable lessons.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-59557342541314091912012-02-08T09:55:58.310-08:002012-02-08T09:55:58.310-08:00I've had a draft of a post sitting around for ...I've had a draft of a post sitting around for a while about the plethora of Amish fiction and how I don't think the Amish life is as idyllic as many seem to believe. I've pretty much read just Beverly Lewis's books, and she clearly explains that for most of them it is a works-based, not a faith or grace-based religion, and different Amish churches can vary widely on what they teach and allow. Though her books are based on her grandmother's experiences, it would be interesting to read a true account of an actual person struggling with these issues.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-56716407439596643392012-02-08T09:17:42.537-08:002012-02-08T09:17:42.537-08:00Intrigued. . .can I get this book from the library...Intrigued. . .can I get this book from the library and lock myself in my room for a day and just read it? Cuz I need a break. . .lolShonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-40838278586544338622012-02-08T08:21:08.855-08:002012-02-08T08:21:08.855-08:00OK, I left a long comment but it disappeared.
1) ...OK, I left a long comment but it disappeared.<br /><br />1) One branch of my family is Amish/Mennonite. "Leaving" includes going to another branch. If my children are Christian, I'm happy. I don't necessarily expect them to make the same denominational/worship choices I do. <br /><br />2) The Amish don't have ordained clergy. I think this results in a transmission of culture more than Biblical knowledge.<br /><br />3) I am SO glad I'm not Amish. I'm very much of the "live in accordance with your values and beliefs" persuasion and believe that most decisions are permissible, so why have them dictated by a bunch of rules down to whether you can put a safety triangle on your buggy?Taianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-22130491646731610772012-02-08T08:16:49.571-08:002012-02-08T08:16:49.571-08:00I've been wanting to read this one for awhile ...I've been wanting to read this one for awhile now! While I don't share the same beliefs as the Amish(obviously), I'm still so curious about their lifestyle. I long for that simplicity! But, I know there's more to them, that the fictional books don't always tell about.Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-68769087976633504912012-02-08T07:34:56.110-08:002012-02-08T07:34:56.110-08:00I am thankful that my Amish friend is a happy woma...I am thankful that my Amish friend is a happy woman...<br /><br />Though from some of our conversations, it seems that she either 1) is not comfortable/capable explaining/defending the WHY behind a couple of questions or 2) hasn't really questioned too much herself.<br /><br />I wonder if it is 2)...she seemed to indicate that we just can't know some things. <br /><br />Whether good or bad, I have not pushed her in my/her faith. I kind of felt that she closed the conversation. Will keep praying for opportunities though.<br /><br />I know of other Amish who have lost multiple sons to the English. I kind of want to copy this out and share it with my friend...but I think I will just through conversation.Annette W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02498639468291720406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31647067.post-41601271015777413362012-02-08T06:32:41.561-08:002012-02-08T06:32:41.561-08:00Hmm.. I wonder if the reason his parents didn'...Hmm.. I wonder if the reason his parents didn't tell him WHY is because they didn't know. They were just following the rules and lifestyle that they had been taught. <br /><br />I think I'm guilty at times of focusing on getting work done and training my kids and forgetting to have fun and enjoy the process. I'm a little afraid to think of what my kids will say about my parenting when they are grown!Stephanie Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976709475515458563noreply@blogger.com