tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post5796234008648582652..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Growing Up Amish by Ira WaglerLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-18127172990438458832015-01-01T19:31:30.458-06:002015-01-01T19:31:30.458-06:00Thank you, Saloma, for your comments and the link ...Thank you, Saloma, for your comments and the link to your blog and book. I appreciate it! And, Teena? I hope there were some positive points in the book for you.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11887531772999271562015-01-01T15:09:12.107-06:002015-01-01T15:09:12.107-06:00I finished it today ... it was interesting!I finished it today ... it was interesting!Teena in Torontohttp://www.teenaintoronto.com/2015/01/book-growing-up-amish-2012-ira-wagler.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-58851034472826932132011-12-20T19:29:38.208-06:002011-12-20T19:29:38.208-06:00Ooops, I posted this under the wrong profile (my h...Ooops, I posted this under the wrong profile (my husband's), so here it is under my own.<br /><br />I second Ira's claim that the "rumspringa" period in a young Amish person's life is about dating and finding a marriage partner, and not about getting a conscious choice about whether to stay or leave the culture. When you have been taught since the time you can understand the concept that if you are born Amish, God wants us to stay Amish, and if we leave all hope of our salvation will be lost, it is not about conscious choice about whether to stay or leave. It is about learning to submit (especially if you are a woman) and figure out how to fit in. Some of us never quite did. <br /><br />For more about this, you can visit my blog: http://aboutamish.blogspot.com/ or my book, "Why I Left the Amish."<br /><br />Saloma FurlongSaloma Miller Furlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269289644573402840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-76718859918838463242011-12-20T19:27:06.038-06:002011-12-20T19:27:06.038-06:00I second Ira's claim that the "rumspringa...I second Ira's claim that the "rumspringa" period in a young Amish person's life is about dating and finding a marriage partner, and not about getting a conscious choice about whether to stay or leave the culture. When you have been taught since the time you can understand the concept that if you are born Amish, God wants us to stay Amish, and if we leave all hope of our salvation will be lost, it is not about conscious choice about whether to stay or leave. It is about learning to submit (especially if you are a woman) and figure out how to fit in. Some of us never quite did. <br /><br />For more about this, you can visit my blog: http://aboutamish.blogspot.com/ or my book, "Why I Left the Amish."<br /><br />Saloma FurlongVintage Village Designs by David Furlonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183807004340139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-16324502506646946502011-08-25T18:51:10.905-05:002011-08-25T18:51:10.905-05:00Thank you! Isn't it an intriguing story? Thank...Thank you! Isn't it an intriguing story? Thanks for your note.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-75549817630079916892011-08-25T14:54:24.932-05:002011-08-25T14:54:24.932-05:00I saw this book at my local library the other nigh...I saw this book at my local library the other night on the new releases shelf. I picked it up, read the back cover, and checked it out. I began reading it that night and have been turning the pages since each night. The chapters are short, but the narrative has me intrigued. Wagler's story appeals to me because of is struggle to find his identity. I still have about 10 chapters to read and will probably finish the book this evening. I've already recommended the book to a neighbor and will recommend it to others whom I know to enjoy a good story. (Your review is excellent, by the way.)thestickgatherernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-47805116004155299072011-08-10T12:01:38.008-05:002011-08-10T12:01:38.008-05:00Thank you very much for sharing that the book was ...Thank you very much for sharing that the book was realistic, and meant something to you because of your family. Thank you!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-9497332847531212502011-08-09T22:31:35.714-05:002011-08-09T22:31:35.714-05:00My family also comes from the Amish and I've a...My family also comes from the Amish and I've always been grateful to my parents that they left. I was a child so at the time so I remember it vividly. It's tough. You have to have somewhere to go to in order to do it and not get lost. This book depicts Amish life much more accurately than most I've seen. Of course it does- it's his own story. And- it reminded me so much of some of my cousins. We met the author at a book signing recently. He was chatty and friendly. I recommend it... and if you can make it to a book signing- you won't regret it! <br />Your review, Lesa, was good, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-19983697731042909342011-07-31T05:18:29.983-05:002011-07-31T05:18:29.983-05:00I think a lot of us are interested in this lifest...I think a lot of us are interested in this lifestyle, Kris, since we really know so little about it.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-88789208130793370542011-07-30T21:14:23.864-05:002011-07-30T21:14:23.864-05:00I usually run away from books dealing with religio...I usually run away from books dealing with religion, but since this deals with the Amish I'm actually interested in it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-58386334908116016062011-07-30T18:09:17.494-05:002011-07-30T18:09:17.494-05:00Thank you, Beth. You're such a wonderful write...Thank you, Beth. You're such a wonderful writer that it always makes me feel good when you say something like that. Thank you.<br /><br />Hugs back to you and your "children."Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-54192431634552415252011-07-30T16:53:02.753-05:002011-07-30T16:53:02.753-05:00What a wonderfully written review! You've tota...What a wonderfully written review! You've totally sold me on this book, Lesa, and now I can't wait to read it.<br /><br />Weekend hugs to you and the furbabies!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-82684114159266476492011-07-30T15:56:38.430-05:002011-07-30T15:56:38.430-05:00I understand, Karen. I continually shuffle books, ...I understand, Karen. I continually shuffle books, looking for the one that fits my mood.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-56497154144606144842011-07-30T14:55:05.255-05:002011-07-30T14:55:05.255-05:00Very nice review, Lesa.
I remember growing up Ca...Very nice review, Lesa. <br /><br />I remember growing up Catholic. Not as difficult as Amish, but still no picnic. <br /><br />Will add to the TBR pile but, as good as it sounds, it may not make it to the top of the list for awhile.Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879661976460705463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-510445483419949122011-07-30T14:25:55.585-05:002011-07-30T14:25:55.585-05:00Ah, Kay. It's a fascinating book, but I warn y...Ah, Kay. It's a fascinating book, but I warn you. The author had a great deal of chaos in his inner life. You're welcome!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-91552459522498210112011-07-30T10:56:31.617-05:002011-07-30T10:56:31.617-05:00Oh, Lesa, I loved your review! I have had this on...Oh, Lesa, I loved your review! I have had this on my wish list since I heard of it. Now I want to read it even more. I've really become addicted to Amish themed books of late. Many of them provide such a welcome respite from the chaos of life as late. I've bookmarked the author's website. Thanks again!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001557857341271451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-78866719390763735442011-07-30T10:48:02.409-05:002011-07-30T10:48:02.409-05:00Well, according to Wagler, they really don't o...Well, according to Wagler, they really don't offer them that sabbatical year. Yes, some of the youth do run around, as he did, but he said the Amish try to keep them at home. They know they'll lose a number of them if they do spend too much time in the English world. <br /><br />It is a moving story, as you said, for all young people trying to find their place.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-16057671145480270542011-07-30T10:44:06.603-05:002011-07-30T10:44:06.603-05:00I read somewhere that the Amish offer their youth ...I read somewhere that the Amish offer their youth a sabbatical year in the English world before their adult commitment.<br />Wagler's account sounds touching, not just of Amish but of all youth's efforts to expand their world and find their place.Liz V.noreply@blogger.com