Michelle H. (mhighfill) reviewed on 1/6/2011 + 95 more book reviews

I did not enjoy this book. I felt that the author spendt the entire book and all her energy mocking the Mennonite faith. Every trait of the Mennonite faith was made to appear idiotic and unreasonable. I wondered if the author truly had experience as a Mennonite and if she did, could she not find anything positive---such as their desire for peace and non-resistance, their desire to not be caught up in consumerism, and their striving to live a simple life. In fact, isn't that what most of Americans claim to be searching and striving toward? If she feels the Mennonite faith traditions are so ridiculous---why did she not explain the original intention of their traditions and where she feels they have fallen short. Instead, she spends the entire book attacking Mennonites in an offensive manner. I am not mennonite, but I understand enough of their traditions to know that even though they are not perfect, they are also not freaks.

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