STOLTZFUS, SAM S. — What It's Like to Be Amish

Lancaster, PA: Walnut Street Books, 2018. Softcover. ISBN: 1947597027. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2\"; 208 pages; Soft cover has red spine with white lettering. NEW. 'Sam is a keeper of stories, many of them centered in the Amish farms, schools, and gathering places of eastern Lancaster County, where he has lived his entire life. Told completely from inside the Old Order Amish world, Sam's stories cover amazing ground, including: the hazards of driving a horse and buggy on public roads on a dark night; the drama of a bank robber hiding in Amish country; the process of \"going in with the boys,\" or being old enough to sit with his peers during church; the hard work of rebuilding after barn fires; the adventure of three inexperienced Amish cousins building a traffic-worthy bridge on an uncle's farm; and more. Now a grandfather, Sam Stoltzfus tells the truth, and gives just enough background so a reader from outside the Amish community can understand what's happening and its significance.' Fascinating look at a group that exists only in the USA, in different states. The largest Amish community in the world is in Holmes County, Ohio, and much of what is written in this book appears to be similar to how things are in Ohio, where I have some experience with the Amish. Particularly my favorite harness maker! ! ! !. New .