It was interesting to read about the amish, however her writing style was kind of dry, so it took me awhile to get thru it. Her father dies and she goes back and forth between the travel to the funeral and her life when she was amish. I have read Escape which is a memior about a relegious cult, which is kind of similar, but way more interesting of a read. I would have liked to hear a little more about how her life right after she got out of the amish and how it came to be that she got the book deal.These stories do make you appreciate your freedom growing up where you I enjoyed this book. It is a walk hand in hand with the author while she struggles to decide what path in life is best for het. I found the information of the Amish culture startling. I always thought they were a gentle, loving people. Based upon the abuse and disfunction in the authors childhood, I am now rethinking my opinion. I find myself wondering if this is a somewhat "normal" practice due to the severe dominance of the men in the community.I like to walk away from reading a book feeling like I learned something. I feel that way with this book...
Great Book very well written and shows that the woman's place in the Amish world
—wallelis
Good story about how a woman escapes the oppressive environment of the Amish.
—Jeanie
Loved this book. Gives you more of look in to the real like
—Arashineee
interesting, somewhat informative
—bea
Can't wait for her next book.
—Tarik
