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Growing Up Amish

A Memoir

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Growing Up Amish

By: Ira Wagler
Narrated by: Adam Verner
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One fateful starless night, 17-year-old Ira Wagler got up at 2 AM, left a scribbled note under his pillow, packed all of his earthly belongings into in a little black duffel bag, and walked away from his home in the Amish settlement of Bloomfield, Iowa. Now, in this heartwarming memoir, Ira paints a vivid portrait of Amish life - from his childhood days on the family farm, his Rumspringa rite of passage at age 16, to his ultimate decision to leave the Amish Church for good at age 26.

Growing Up Amish is the true story of one man's quest to discover who he is and where he belongs. Readers will laugh, cry, and be inspired by this charming yet poignant coming of age story set amidst the backdrop of one of the most enigmatic cultures in America today - the Old Order Amish.

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I Really enjoyed listening to this book. the story is easy to follow and insightful.

Great book

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An interesting memoir. I have a fascination with the Amish, so it was interesting to hear this man’s perspective. It was only a few chapters of growing up Amish, however, & the rest was him grown & leaving & coming back again & again. I’m glad he ended up finding peace.

A good listen

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G rated

pre- teens onwards would find it interesting.

culture, religion (legalism verses grace)

a, man trying to find his place in this world

interesting listen

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