What the Amish Know
The Hidden Ways - and Wisdom - of America's Most Secret Community
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4405-2573-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Amish are one of the most interesting, yet mysterious communities in America. With millions of people visiting their villages year after year, we're fascinated by how they maintain an 18th century lifestyle in the 21st century. "What the Amish Know" takes us inside their private world by answering the questions we all want to ask such as: What is the significance of an Amish man's beard? What is a barn raising? and, Why do they forbid anyone to take their picture? With insights into their faith, family life, and thoughts on forgiveness, this all-encompassing guide will teach readers their secret to simple living and inspire them to do the same.
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George Sheldon is a Washington Post best-selling author. He is fulltime author and photographer and has penned numerous books.. He has written about the Amish in his books and for the newspapers. His aunt, raised in the Amish faith, was a source of inside information and part of his original research.