Learn the history of the Amish people, explore Amish culture, and find answers to commonly asked questions about the Amish in our top picks for books on Amish history and lifestyle.
1. The Riddle of Amish Culture
This easy-to-read book by Donald Kraybill discusses the basics of Amish culture in depth, including the extent to which the Amish people have compromised to adapt their lifestyle in the face of modern society.
2. The Gift to Be Simple: Life in the Amish Country
Bill Coleman's photographic portrait of life in a secluded southern Pennsylvania Amish community captures the essence and spirit of the Amish people and their simple, uncluttered way of life. No words are necessary to accompany the stunning photos in this book that was 25 years in the making.
3. Amish Society
Author John A. Hostetler explores Amish beliefs, practices, and resistance to change in this fourth edition of the classic work.4. The Amish in Their Own Words
Amish writings, collected from 25 years of "Family Life" magazine, present a beautiful and authentic look at the Amish faith and everyday life in an Amish community.5. The Best of Amish Cooking
This delicious collection of traditional and contemporary recipes adapted from the kitchens and pantries of Old Order Amish cooks also includes a short introduction to the Amish people and their food traditions.