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Rosanna of the Amish
Rosanna of the Amish
Author: Joseph Warren Yoder
ISBN-13: 9780836117141
ISBN-10: 083611714X
Publication Date: 6/1973
Pages: 251
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: Herald Press
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 2
Part truth/part fiction about an Irish Catholic baby who is orphaned and ends up being raised Amish. Rich account of Amish life!
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Helpful Score: 2
I had some trouble getting into this book, the Irish brogue of the early characters was a bit much to take. But once it became a book about the Amish, I became totally involved in the story. I don't think I could ever be Amish, I don't have the energy!
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Helpful Score: 1
A Wonderful story of the amish life. Very realistic, and extremely interesting.
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Helpful Score: 1
Touching true story of an Irish orphan who became part of the unusual world of the Amish
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Helpful Score: 1
Rosanna was born to a Catholic family, but out of necessity was adopted by a single Amish woman. The book was written by Rosanna's grandson, thus is written by an Amishman. The reader gets an insider's view of the Amish society. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about these people and their customs.
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Lightly fictionalized life of Yoder's mother in the Old Order Amish community in Pennsylvania and continues with the author going away to college and eventually leaving the Amish community. Sold more than 400,000 copies.
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Very informative book. I enjoyed it.
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Rosanna of the Amish" tells the unusual story of an Irish orphan, Rosanna McGonegal, who was reared by Elizabeth Yoder, an unmarried Amish woman. The author, Rosanna's youngest son, reveals how she was initiated into Amish ways and adopted their customs and practices. This book portrays simply and honestly the religious, social, and economic traditions the Amish have followed for three centuries and still follow.

This is a fun and interesting look at hoe the Amish have lived for centuries and still live. The Amish are a friendly, loving people.

Beautiful gift book!
conniegirl avatar reviewed Rosanna of the Amish on
I read this book when I was problably 14, stole it off my parents bookshelf and loved the story!
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A good book for explaining the Amish ways and lifestyle that remain unchanged along with a good real life history.
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This is a very interesting book about the Amish lifestyle.
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Even though this isn't a recently published book, I really enjoyed it!! Quick & easy read & enjoyable.
AmyMart avatar reviewed Rosanna of the Amish on + 15 more book reviews
What a great little book! Such a sweet(True)story about an Irish, Catholic Baby being raised Amish. If you want to know anything about the Amish, this is the book to read! I am pretty sure Joseph Warren Yoder covers it all!
charlimo avatar reviewed Rosanna of the Amish on + 23 more book reviews
I enjoyed this so much I've held onto the book for years!
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I love this book. I learned a lot about the amish way of life. This book made me laugh and cry.
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Honestly this was one of the kids books. but they liked it
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love this book. Learned a lot about the amish.
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loved the book
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Wonderful book.
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