Books About the Amish
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AMISH SOCIETY
by John Hostetler
"The best single book available on the Amish."-- Christianity
Today
Highly acclaimed in previous editions, this classic work by John
Hostetler has been expanded and updated to reflect current research on Amish history and culture as well as the
new concerns of Amish communities throughout North America.
435 pages |
Pictorials
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LANCASTER COUNTY - A PICTORIAL GUIDE
Text by Ed Klimuska, Photos by Keith Baum and Jerry Irwin
Lavishly illustrated by local photographers Keith Baum and Jerry
Irwin . . .
lovingly documents Lancaster County as residents see and know it.
144 pages |
Quilts & Quilting
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THE WORLD OF AMISH QUILTS
by Rachel Pellman
Over 100,000 copies in print! A must for quilt collectors and anyone
interested in full-size Amish quilts.
128 pages |
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QUILTS AMONG THE PLAIN PEOPLE
by Rachel Pellman
Discover why so many Amish and Mennonites, committed to a simple
life, make beautiful quilts. This book looks at quilting in plain communities and the possible origins of quilt
patterns popular among the Amish and Mennonites.
96 pages |
Cook Books
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FROM AMISH TO MENNONITE KITCHENS
by Phyllis Pellman Good
Amish and Mennonite cooking feeds the soul as well as the body. The
delicious, traditional recipes in this very popular collection produce dishes that are sturdy and basic, yet full
of flavor, affection, and warm memories. Here are easy-to-follow, from-scratch recipes for breads, soups, salads,
vegetables, meats and main dishes, casseroles, pies, cakes, cookies, and desserts, as well as jams, jellies, and
relishes, candies, beverages, and snacks.
420 pages |
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LANCASTER COUNTY COOKBOOK
by Louise Stoltzfus
Cooks from every corner of Lancaster County and the various sections
of Lancaster City submitted their favorite family recipes to be included in this timeless collection. From their
kitchens comes this compilation, filled with recipes which are easy to prepare and pleasant to the palate. A collection
of essays also profiles particular Lancaster County villages and several sections of Lancaster City.
251 pages |
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THE BEVERLY LEWIS AMISH HERITAGE COOKBOOK
by Beverly Lewis*
A homespun, authentic collection of Amish recipes collected over
the years by Beverly Lewis. Many are from her grandmother and other family members as well as dear friends from
the Amish world she writes about. Now she lovingly shares these with her millions of readers who have come to treasure
her fictional insights into Amish life. The additional Amish sayings and line drawings make for an appealing gift.
188 pages |
Fiction
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THE SHUNNING (The Heritage of Lancaster County Series, No. 1)
by Beverly Lewis*
In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and
heartfelt beliefs have flourished. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants
have grown to love. When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents'
attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman
who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic? On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower
Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation
their confession brings. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel,
leaving in its wake a furrow of pain…and a future of hope.
283 pages |
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THE CONFESSION (The Heritage of Lancaster County Series, No. 2)
by Beverly Lewis*
The dramatic sequel to the bestseller The Shunning. Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who questioned the strict rules
of her upbringing and even her own identity, has been shunned from her Amish community. Katie now known as Katherine
Mayfield sets out to find her birth mother and a life she has never known. Her birth mother is seriously ill and
Katie must struggle to find her and prove her own identity before it's too late. But in the world of electric lights,
telephones, and "fancy" things, Katie stumbles into a web of greed and betrayal where the garb of the
Amish is misused to disguise an evil conspiracy. Meanwhile, unknown to Katherine, her long-lost love, Daniel, has
returned to the Amish community to find her.
288 pages |
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THE RECKONING (The Heritage of Lancaster County Series, No. 3)
by Beverly Lewis*
Katherine Mayfield, the new mistress of Mayfield Manor, always dreamed
of a fancy "English" life. But as the seasons pass, she finds herself grieving the loss of her Amish
family and dearest friend, Mary Stolzfus. Shunned from the Plain life she once knew, Katherine finds solace in
volunteer work with hospice patients a labor of love she hopes will bring honor to the memory of her birth mother.
Unknown to Katherine, her long-lost love, Daniel Fisher, is desperate to locate his "Sweetheart girl,"
only to be frustrated at nearly every turn. Meanwhile, she delights in the modern world once forbidden cherishing
the attention of Justin Wirth, her handsome suitor. Her childhood entwined with Daniel's, yet her present life
far removed from Lancaster County, Katherine longs for the peace that reigned in her mother's heart. And once again,
she is compelled to face the heritage of her past.
283 pages |
*Beverly Lewis was born in Pennsylvania Amish country
and was both a schoolteacher and an accomplished musician
before becoming an award-winning, bestselling author.
She and her husband, David, live in Colorado.
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