A View from the Buggy: True and Inspiring Stories of the Amish Life
Most of us want a simpler life, and there’s no better example of the simple life than found among the Amish. But what is it really like to be Amish?
In this delightful compilation of stories by more than 30 Amish men and women, you’ll get the inside story on the daily life of Amish families. With humor, grace, and charm, these “plain” people tell their stories; bringing tears, laughter, and an occasional dose of Amish wisdom to your heart. You’ll learn…
- how the Amish love their animals
- the joys of a community-wide barn-raising
- the ways the Amish handle great tragedy
- how the Amish find happiness in giving more than receiving
This unforgettable book is compiled by two men who know the Amish. Author Jerry S. Eicher was raised as an Amish boy and Nathan Miller is a member of the Old Order Amish.
Product Details
- Title : A View from the Buggy: True and Inspiring Stories of the Amish Life
- Authors:
- Eicher, Jerry S.
- Miller, Nathan
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
- Publication Date: 2014
- ISBN: 9780736956871
Jerry Eicher taught for two terms in Amish and Mennonite schools in Ohio and Illinois. He writes of his experience growing up Amish in his memoir My Amish Childhood. Jerry has been involved in church renewal, preaching, and teaching Bible studies. He lives with his wife, Tina, and their four children in Virginia.
Nathan Miller is an Amish family man and business owner. He’s the author of one previous book, Out of Deception. Nathan makes his home in Michigan.