Almost Amish : one woman's quest for a slower, simpler, more sustainable life / Nancy Sleeth.
The author looks to Amish lifestyle and values as a model on which to base calmer, more focused, more faithful lives.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781414326993
- ISBN: 1414326998
- Physical Description: xxii, 245 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Carol Stream, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes discussion questions. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Homes: homes are simple, uncluttered, and clean; the outside reflects the inside -- Technology: technology serves as a tool and does not rule as a master -- Finances: saving more and spending less bring financial peace -- Nature: time spent in God's creation reveals the face of God -- Simplicity: small and local leads to simpler lives -- Service: service to others reduces loneliness and isolation -- Security: the only true security comes from God -- Community: knowing neighbors and supporting local businesses build community -- Families: family ties are lifelong: they change but never cease -- Faith: faith life and way of life are inseparable. |
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Subject: | Conduct of life. Amish > Conduct of life. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Crawford County.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Crawford County Library-Steelville | 248.4 SLE (Text) | 33431000106920 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |