The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding the Amish

by Susan Rensberger

From an author who grew up in a Mennonite community, this is an in depth look at the evolution, religion, and customs of a people who continue to live the pastoral life of their forebears, covering everything from language, clothing, cooking, and furniture to the impact of the modern world on the simple-living "Plain People."

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

329 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 2003

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

An insightful view into the history, beliefs, and practices of the Amish and Mennonites. Many fundamentalist Christian faiths are practicing a microcosm of Amish life.