All About the Amish

“Authoritative and accessible, this book answers your questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.”
 

~Steven M. Nolt, author of A History of the Amish

“Karen Johnson-Weiner ably and comprehensively presents answers to pervasive questions about Amish life. This book is an accessible introduction to Amish culture.”
 

~Joshua R. Brown, professor of German and linguistics at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and co-editor of Pennsylvania Germans: An Interpretive Encyclopedia

“Johnson-Weiner is a superb guide to the perplexing questions of Amish life. A wealth of information and wisdom.”
 

~Donald B. Kraybill, author of The Riddle of Amish Culture

“Karen Johnson-Weiner is far more than a student of the Amish. She is a tireless friend and advocate. For anyone seeking a starting point to explain this Plain people, a quick reference guide, or a comprehensive refresher, this is the resource!”
 

~JAMES A. CATES, clinical psychologist and author of Serving the Amish: A Cultural Guide for Professionals

“Professor Johnson-Weiner, a distinguished scholar in the field of Amish studies, has drawn on a wealth of knowledge to produce a book that provides readers with up-to-date and reliable information on one of America’s most familiar yet often misunderstood groups. Written in a concise and refreshingly accessible way, this book will appeal to anyone who has ever been curious about who the Amish are and how they live out their faith in community.”
 

~MARK L. LOUDEN, Alfred L. Shoemaker, J. William Frey, and Don Yoder Professor of Germanic Linguistics and director of the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison