Amish Women
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Book Overview
Written by a woman who grew up in an Old Order Amish community and church, Amish Women: Lives and Stories offers a gentle, lyrical inside view of Amish womanhood. How are Amish women unique? How are they typical? How do they find expression in a place that values community togetherness above all else? This generous and heartwarming memoir explores these questions to discover what it means to be a woman and to be Amish. Meet Naomi whose favorite author is C.S. Lewis. Rebecca who is single and has a career. Susie who is an artist. And Esther who has lost two children and spends much of her time reaching out to other members of her community who have suffered loss. Louise Stoltzfus gathered her stories through a series of interviews and conversations with Amish women, many of whom she has known most of her life. Little has been written about Amish women. How are they regarded within their highly structured community? How whole are they as individuals? This insightful, gently probing, yet always respectful text opens a door to this nearly hidden world. Profiles 10 Amish women; written by a woman reared in an Amish family.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1561482285
ISBN13:9781561482283
Release Date:December 1997
Publisher:Good Books
Length:123 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
EllieandBoo
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
While this is a "slim" book, 122 pages, that should not keep you from reading it. You really can come to understand the way Amish women think and feel...and also come to understand that not all Amish women are as happy and content with their lives as so many other books paint them to be. They do not all fit the same mold! Naomi loves reading C.S. Lewis. Rebecca is single and has a career. Susie is an artist. Esther who had lost two of her children now spends much of her time reaching out to other members of her community who have suffered loss. This book teaches you that Amish women are not always standing behind a stove or giving birth. These are real women who find ways to nurture their own creativity while still doing all of their chores and raising their large families. A great read. This is a book I will keep on my book shelf.
Good Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I enjoyed this book. The stories were wonderful, and warmed my heart. It spoke of the good, and a little of the bad in being an Amish women and raising an Amish family. Although, I can only guess that it seemed a fair depiction, I am not Amish, so I cant say for sure. :o)) It seemed to be written on an easy level, so an adult could breeze through this book quickly. I have read better books on Amish Life, but this one is decent. And the stories will leave you with a good feeling.
A wonderful insight into the Amish
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I read this book, even purchased it in Lancaster, PA while visiting. It is a very good book and gives the reader an insight into Amish life for women. Highly recommend reading.
STRONG AND INDEPENDANT WOMEN
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I REALLY ENJOYED THE VIEWS OF THE WRITER AND FROM MY MENNONITE OPINION IT WAS VERY TRUE AND WONDERFULLY UPLIFTING.
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