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Runaway Amish Girl

By: Emma Gingerich
Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bentley
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Growing up Amish and leaving the fold, Emma Gingerich left her Amish community in Eagleville, Missouri, at the age of 18. Her memoir Runaway Amish Girl: The Great Escape captivates even the timid listener. Disagreeing with the beliefs of Amish traditions and upbringing, the pressure became too much for her to bear. Forced to make a personal decision, Emma found the courage to leave the only life she had ever known. She had no idea the emotional turmoil she'd inflict on her family and friends. The emotional reactions of her parents, brothers, and sisters, were gut-wrenching. Considered no longer a daughter or a sister, temporarily exiled, Emma found a way to be free. Education became her priority as she found her place in the "English" world. This true story is a rare glimpse into the life of a brave young woman.

©2015 Emma Gingerich (P)2019 Tantor
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Excellent took this on holiday with me and loved it kept me wanting to come bk for more

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Very, very good

An eye opening account of what it was like growing up in an Amish home. Controlling, repressive, particularly for the women. I can see the appeal of not becoming entangled with worldly things, but people need to find out for themselves and if they choose to leave, then they should be allowed to do so without harsh repercussions. It was interesting to see that Emma found her Christian faith outside the confines of her home, where there was a lot of hypocrisy and a not very Christian environment!

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Runaway

I would have run for the hills aswell like this girl. Who the heck wants to live like that. Good book.

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A good insight into Amish life

Overall I enjoyed this book and the narrator. I would have liked shorter / clearer chapters as at times it was a bit harder to follow.

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