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Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish
Plain Secrets An Outsider Among the Amish
Author: Joe Mackall
Joe Mackall has lived with the Amish for more than 16 years. And not just any Amish - his neighbors belong to a particularly conservative community that rejects not only electricity, but also indoor plumbing, padded chairs, and the tradition of rumspringa - the "running around" period some sects allow their teens. In this account, Mackall chroni...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780739489680
ISBN-10: 0739489682
Pages: 351
Edition: Large Print
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3.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 3
I have read many books about the Amish and Mennonites. I live in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch people. This book is the truth about the Amish and their beliefs. The author is a neighbor to an Amish Family. You will understand the myths and the truth about Amish.
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A very interesting look at the day to day lives of the Amish.
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