Donald Kraybill is the author of over a dozen books on the Amish, and currently serves as Senior Fellow Emeritus at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College. I asked Don if he’d answer some questions for us today on the Amish and his newest book, called Simply Amish: An Essential […]
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Simply Amish
I would love to add this book to my collection of Kraybill and others about the various Anabaptist traditions.
Would love to win this book looks like a great read.
I would very much like to read this book. I have studied the Amish for years. Ty
Sounds like a well detailed book of interest, especially where I live, as there are a lot of Amish.
Simply Amish
It’s informative to read books from such a knowledgeable author. Thank you.
My thoughts
I live in the Arkansas Ozarks and we do have some Amish and Mennonite communities close. I would love to learn more about them and think that I could even live among them and would be quite comfortable. I enjoyed reading your comments and reading your book would be a fantastic journey. Thank you for the chance to win.
Kraybill
I read everything that Kraybill writes about the Amish.
A unique beauty
I’m a suburban Chicago native who weekended in Amish Indiana for years, and loved it enough to retire there last year. I think their culture and way of life, while not perfect by any means, is endlessly intriguing and has a unique beauty.
Lancaster O.O.A. Districts
Within the Lancaster County areas, which Old Order districts (excluding Nebraska & Beiler
groups) tend to be the most conservative? What/where are examples of such?
Is there any dialogue there between the Old Order Amish and the Old Order Plain Catholics
(also nonresistant & nonconformed)?
Interesting interview and article. I have several books written by Donald Kraybill and have enjoyed them all. It was interesting to me to hear about the attitude towards solar electricity. I was surprised to read about the concerns with it. I always presumed it wouldn’t be an issue as it’s a natural resource. Always more to learn!
looking forward to reading this book
Thanks for printing this interview. I’ve read several of Kraybill’s books and have been a subscriber to this blog for quite a while. Always interesting reading. We are lucky to live not too far from several WI Amish communities and I read a weekly Old Order Amish/Mennonite newspaper. Always something new to learn!
The Story of the Amish (for those interested in history)
Unser Leit by Leroy Beachy is just fascinating. You can purchase it on libe thru him.
for give away
I have always been very interested in the Amish life style
Simply Amish
I have always been fascinated with the Amish lifestyle and work ethic.
In all honesty I’m a little envious. From seeing them in the strength
they get from their faith,to their family, and their work. A great many
things missing from our English lifestyle. I really appreciate the chance
to win and to learn more about the Amish.
I am a retired social worker from southern Indiana. My youth was spent in and around Greene County Indiana and I saw many Amish type hired out in the area to build and repair house foundations. I always helped my dad in masonry projects on the weekends but we were not Amish. I was always impressed how well and quickly they did their work.
Going off to college to SW Missouri State U I was interested in studying the Amish through a Sociology Major. Because of family responsibilities I had to change my emphasis to social work, but always kept an interest in the Amish. It would be an honor to receive your book. Thank-you and have a pleasant life.
Robert Hubble
Simply Amish
I would love to win this book! hope this is where I am supposed to comment. Thanks
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Not sure if this is the same as what I did but covering all bases 🙂 I would love to have this book.
Sounds a good read!!
Sounds a good read!!
Thank you
I have to tell you how much I truly love your emails. I’ve been really interested in how the Amish live and when I travel lately I find myself in Amish country. So I have to thank you for keeping me in the know!
Thank you Irene!
Reply to email
Thank you so much for keeping me updated, please keep up the great work. I look forward to every email you send out! Thanks again!
I enjoy your books about the Amish. They are so informative.
I enjoy your books about the Amish and love visiting Lancaster County. I live in California now, so visiting is a treat. For several years I lived in nearby Chester County. I would live to read your new book.
Support
I am curious about the Amish support group for those in financial need. Is that talked about in your book?
Interesting
I am fascinated with the Amish as well and am interested in reading your book.
Computer Use
You mentioned the 3D printers at the lantern shop. Would love to know more about the use of technology for the businesses like this.
Simply Amish
I’ve always been fascinated about Amish. I read a lot of Beverly Lewis fictional books. They seem to live a very interesting & less stressful life life.
Love the amish
We sell Lots of Amish products in our farm market and read all kinds of amish books.
I find the Amish fascinating.
Here in Northeast PA we try to patronize their businesses as much as possible…. Especially the Stoltfus family and the Smucker family. They are honest hard-working, honest individuals. individuals.
Dear Donald, I found your Q-and-A segment on Amish America very interesting, especially the part about solar energy. I live in Hanover, PA, and I’ve befriended some of the Amish merchants who work at the local Amish Markets. Also, I don’t live far from the new Amish settlement just outside of Jefferson, PA. Your book is a must read for someone like me!
Best regards, Mike
Simply Amish
I have always interesting in their life and want to enjoy just one day to learn what Amish life is like. I think it amazing thing to do not live with technology today’s
Interested
Hi, Mr. Kraybill,
I submitted this once already but I don’t know if it went through. So, I’m submitting it again. I’m interested in knowing, what drew you to the Amish so many years ago and what started you on a career in leaning about them and their culture?
Thanks, Linda
I have always been fascinated with the Amish people and their ways of living, so I know that I will enjoy reading this book of yours. Thanks for the chance of winning a copy!
Loved
Learned a little more today about the Amish. Always enjoy learning more. Thank you. Cindy
Simply Amish
I truly find the Amish interesting. I love how they come come together to accomplish many of their activities. I think that your new book will give insight into the lives of the Amish family.
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I have unsubscribed to comments on this post twice but they keep coming. Can you fix This please. It is clogging my email. Thanks
Admiration
I admire the Amish, and enjoy mingling with them at local auctions. I have a few friendly acquaintances among them. I enjoy reading more about them, their simple life, for information and leisure purposes.
Free Book!!
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The Q&A very informative
I love learning about the Amish and have lived in an area close to a small community of Amish all my life. When I lived with my sister I lived in same community as them. My interest in the Amish started when I started reading Amish stories. I don’t know if Mr. Kraybill is familiar with Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg Virginia that’s the area I’m talking about. I wonder if the Amish will be able to continue living as they have been the way things seem to be changing in the world. I will admit I love their way of life, slow paced. I love to how they put family first and take care of family members.
Godlyness through plainness
I have had interest in the Amish for over 30 years. The community they have is so biblical that it has always encouraged me to have better relationships and to visit people more often. Once I asked an Amish man what the difference was between being a baptist (which I was) and an anabaptist. He said a baptist was baptist on Sunday whereas an anabaptish was baptist seven days a week! Now that is a community. Thanks for all your postings.
Amish Fan
I would love to read this book! I have stayed with an amish family before and just love learning more about their culture and faith. Thank you!
3 D Printer
I have not personally viewed a 3 D printer. I am curious as to what they were being used for in the lantern shop?
Great info
I enjoy reading your blog as you always have interesting information.
Thank you Ali! I’m glad you find it worthwhile.
Great comunity
The Amish contribution is their community life from which we could learn . Their faithfulness,servanthood and strong family life set an example for all if us.
Simply Amish by Donald Kraybill
I would like to recieve a copy of: Simply Amish by Donald Kraybill. I am English and I believe it will help me to understand Amish Europe better because it is simply Amish. I hope to share it with my hoarding friend. Thank you very much for the Q & A Giveaway.
Book
This sounds like an interesting and informative book.
Give away
I’d love to receive this book!! Thank you !
The Fascinating Amish
I’m always interested in learning more about the Amish. When I was in Fort Myers Beach recently, I discovered an Amish family on the beach. They were there from Ohio for a short visit while the father measured a home for new cabinets he was building. They graciously spoke with me for a few minutes. It was one of the highlights of my vacation.
Hi! I love reading about the Amish. I am not sure why I am so fascinated by them. Maybe its their simple lives and less stress and our lives are so jam packed and stressful. I love how they make family time and want to spend time playing games.etc. I would love to win a copy of the book so I can read more about them. Thank you for doing this article.
Would love to read this book.
Thank you for insight
Thank you for such dedication to educating people on the Amish culture. I always learn something new and never stop being amazed at their adaptation to the changes happening around them. With technology growing so fast for us who have always been exposed-I have much respect for the Amish who are able to hold on to many of gheir ways.
I would love to read this book
Interesting changes
Interested in hearing more about how the Amish are finding ways to utilize technology yet stay within the boundaries of the Ordnung. They are a fascinating people!