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<p>As Amish fiction continues to appeal to a huge audience, <i>A Pocket Guide to Amish Life</i> gives readers a glimpse into an obscure, fascinating world - what the Amish believe and how they live. Full of fun and fresh facts about the people who abide by this often-misunderstood faith and unique culture, this handy-sized guide by Mindy Starns Clark, author of <i>Shadows of Lancaster County</i> (more than 43,000 copies sold), covers a wide variety of topics, such as:</p> <ul> <li>beliefs and values</li> <li>clothing and transportation</li> <li>courtship and marriage</li> <li>shunning and discipline</li> <li>teens and <i>rumpsringa</i></li> <li>children and the elderly</li> <li>education and work</li> </ul> <p>Presented in an easy-to-follow and engaging style, this pocket guide to the Amish is a great resource for anyone interested in Amish life.<br> </p>