A simple booklet about a Hoosier Amish district
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Excellent for all those who love Amish reading. This booklet provides information about an Indiana district of Old Order Amish who live in the same community as Mennonites. The book is from a girl that lived among them in the rural Indiana community. Like the cover, it comes with a small artist's illustration on nearly every page. It has been written and produced in the community it describes.

While it is not comprehensive, it is a well-rounded look at religion, family, values, labors, trials and celebrations of this Amish district. Excellent as a teaching resource for schools that instruct in an area where this group of people abide. The book is as simply done as the fine people it describes. Wish it was more elaborate in detail and illumination, but then that's not the Amish practice in life.

My copy is the 2nd edition, 1971. 32 pages with a paper cover. A 2-page map in the stapled center of the county of this district of Amish folk.
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This simple yet straightforward book intertwines the cultures of the Seneca, the Iroquois, the French, the British and Colonial Virginia militia at the time of the start of the French and Indian War in the far western territory of what was then Virginia, later to be known as Pennsylvania.  The author uses transportation, food, shelter and other basic common isssues to show how each has been influenced bye the events and the people at this time and place.  The author taught teachers in the Uniontown Area School District and volunteers at Fort Necessity National Battlefield how to use the materials and then conducted field trials with their 4th grade and 5th grade students. The author's name is correctly spelled BESSKEN.
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I was interested in this book because I have a family that has a long history of diabetes and I wanted to get all the information that I could; not just any information but accurate information and I think this book has it. It has a series of backed up information. They did a good job at collecting their sources. I am not much of a reader but this e-book was easy to read and understand. It provides you with understanding the different types of diabetes in layman's terms. The information is simple and backed up by different cases that are mentioned. If you are interested in buying this book just know that it is mainly based off of a collection of sources. I rated this four stars because it is pretty much what the summary discusses it is. This is quick and simple information that you can apply to your life and or pass on to a family member.
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These were short stories which could have been put together into one or two books.  They were clean, simple reads, which I enjoy when I just want to relax and enjoy a short story.  I always love an Amish story, and this was particularly interesting to me because it was the reverse of the usual Amish story.  It was about an Englisher wanting to become Amish and what he had to go through to be accepted.  The romance part was sweet. Even though they were simple reads I did enjoy them very much.
1773111
Was very pleased in finding the book in German. Was looking for it for Amish friends and was pleased to find it for them. Good deliver, good item.
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I enjoyed reading this book and learning about the Amish culture.  I have visited the Amana colonies in Iowa so this book appealed to me.
3553562
Amish book discusses good virtues and has a good story-line throughout. Easy to read and will deffo read some of her other books.
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I like the information in the little booklet I received. I haven't listened to the cd,
but plan to this weekend.
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As self-serving, locally-produced historic pamphlets go, this is a good one.  Clitheroe is an interesting little place and this booklet gives a good deal of perspective.  It made my walks around the place much more meaningful and also makes a good souvenir.  The pictures, maps and drawing would have been better if they were in as much color as possible.  If you get there, pick up a copy.  If nothing else, the name will start a few conversations when someone notices it on your coffee table.
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Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer

Marianna Sommer was born and raised in Indiana within a strict Amish community. She expected to remain in Indiana and eventually marry Aaron Zook. Her older brother Levi had moved to Montana and that is where her family decides to move also. Marianna is not obliged to move with them, but chooses to do so to help her mother who is expecting. On the train and once the family arrives in Montana, they discover how nice so many people are. It also becomes apparent that the strict rules of the Indiana community are not the only right way to lead your life in God's way. The realization that a happy life devoted to God and family is possible outside of the strict rules comes as a bit of a shock to Marianna.

I enjoyed reading this book very much. I'm glad that Marianna was able to see a new side to her relationship with God and with her friends and family. The recipes at the end of the book are also an added feature that I'm sure many people will enjoy. This book was a step above the other Amish family stories that I have read. I think it presented a more real look into what it is like to be Amish in our modern times.

I received this book from Litfuse to read and review.
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I always enjoy the Amish books.  They are clean, easy reading, interesting
and just enough to read in one sitting.  Also, true bible scripture is quoted.
I wish at the end of each book an Amish recipe would be shared.
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This sock loom  booklet is a nice supplement for the sock loom.  Easy to read.
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The photos are good and very well-chosen. Even a little more text containing local info would make this little book a lot more fun to peruse
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Actually, I bought and gave this to my daughter who has two young children.  It is small and easy to read and apply.  I would have given it more stars if it was a little more to the book.  It's about a booklet instead of a book.
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Esy to follow instructions mingled with a bit of Amish history.  Looks fairly easy for intermediate sewer or above.
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It makes one enjoy what the Amish are about and very interesting without being to serious, and an enjoyable read.

Anne Stickles
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This is a small book and the print is not very large but it's a great history of sweaters/knit frocks worn by the people on the coastal area of Cornwall.  The patterns are very good graphs and the photos are old and very good quality.  A window into the past and the knitters and who lived in those Guernesy sweaters.  I will enjoy it over and over and will also use it to design and knit my own guernesy sweaters