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Ashley's Amish Adventures #1
Amish for a Week: The True Story of an Author Staying with the Amish: A Journal with 90+ Photos
When Ashley Emma was a small child, she knew she wanted to become an author. When she was 20, she decided to stay with Amish families to do research for her writing.
This journal captures her unique experience and the friendships she made with the Amish in Unity, Maine, who opened their homes and their hearts to this curious, young author.
(PLEASE The writing style of this research project will reflect the age of the author at that time and is very different from her USA Today Bestselling Amish novels.)
Ever wondered what it would be like to stay inside an Amish home, make Amish friends, or go to an Amish wedding? Now you can experience what everyday Amish life actually looks like in this journal. This updated, improved version now has 90+ photos from Amish communities in Maine and Pennsylvania.
Come along on the fascinating journey as Ashley learns everything she can about the Amish as she rides in buggies, shells buckets of peanuts, attends Amish church services, helps make 100 quarts of applesauce, learns Amish customs, teaches in the schoolhouse, visits an Amish family in Lancaster, and attends an Amish wedding. Most of all, she befriends the Amish in both Maine and Lancaster, Pennsylvania who let her ask them questions for her research.
What does an Amish home look like inside? What happens at an Amish wedding? How do rules in Amish communities differ? Why do the Amish live the way they do? This journal will not just answer these questions, they will show you what it truly means to be Amish.
You will see a week of Amish life through the eyes of a young woman who admires and respects this wonderful group of people.
Ashley Emma used the research from this book to write her 10+ bestselling Amish novels. Now, 10 years later, she is now a USA Today Bestselling Author and feels that she owes her entire career to the Amish of Unity, Maine.
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"If you are looking for insight into the REALITY of daily life in an Old Order Amish settlement, then this personal journal is for you..." -Amazon Customer
"Her adventure into the Amish community felt like an intimate behind-the-scenes tour." -Marie Schaeller, bestselling author
"This book takes the reader into some homes, a church service and a 'singing'...Highly recommended." -Amazon Top 500 Reviewer
"I have been around the people of the Unity Settlement for about a year now and can absolutely state that this journal has captured the flavor of the Unity Settlement and its people as well as their hospitality... This journal is a nice tool for those researching the reality of the Amish lifestyle. People who find this journal interesting may want to look into the life and works of Elmo Stoll, the deceased father of the Stoll brothers of Unity, Maine." -Pls1721, Amazon Customer
"This book gives readers a very rare peek into life in an Amish community." --Tracy Lee, Author and Pastor
(This used to be called the Ashley's Amish Adventures Series. This is both books combined into one.)
This journal captures her unique experience and the friendships she made with the Amish in Unity, Maine, who opened their homes and their hearts to this curious, young author.
(PLEASE The writing style of this research project will reflect the age of the author at that time and is very different from her USA Today Bestselling Amish novels.)
Ever wondered what it would be like to stay inside an Amish home, make Amish friends, or go to an Amish wedding? Now you can experience what everyday Amish life actually looks like in this journal. This updated, improved version now has 90+ photos from Amish communities in Maine and Pennsylvania.
Come along on the fascinating journey as Ashley learns everything she can about the Amish as she rides in buggies, shells buckets of peanuts, attends Amish church services, helps make 100 quarts of applesauce, learns Amish customs, teaches in the schoolhouse, visits an Amish family in Lancaster, and attends an Amish wedding. Most of all, she befriends the Amish in both Maine and Lancaster, Pennsylvania who let her ask them questions for her research.
What does an Amish home look like inside? What happens at an Amish wedding? How do rules in Amish communities differ? Why do the Amish live the way they do? This journal will not just answer these questions, they will show you what it truly means to be Amish.
You will see a week of Amish life through the eyes of a young woman who admires and respects this wonderful group of people.
Ashley Emma used the research from this book to write her 10+ bestselling Amish novels. Now, 10 years later, she is now a USA Today Bestselling Author and feels that she owes her entire career to the Amish of Unity, Maine.
***
"If you are looking for insight into the REALITY of daily life in an Old Order Amish settlement, then this personal journal is for you..." -Amazon Customer
"Her adventure into the Amish community felt like an intimate behind-the-scenes tour." -Marie Schaeller, bestselling author
"This book takes the reader into some homes, a church service and a 'singing'...Highly recommended." -Amazon Top 500 Reviewer
"I have been around the people of the Unity Settlement for about a year now and can absolutely state that this journal has captured the flavor of the Unity Settlement and its people as well as their hospitality... This journal is a nice tool for those researching the reality of the Amish lifestyle. People who find this journal interesting may want to look into the life and works of Elmo Stoll, the deceased father of the Stoll brothers of Unity, Maine." -Pls1721, Amazon Customer
"This book gives readers a very rare peek into life in an Amish community." --Tracy Lee, Author and Pastor
(This used to be called the Ashley's Amish Adventures Series. This is both books combined into one.)
- GenresAmishNonfiction
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First published January 1, 2011
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December 30, 2016
Loved this book could not stop reading it. I can't wait to get the next book in the series. If you love Amish books, I highly recommend this one.
May 17, 2020
This puts reality in her books
I really enjoyed reading these stories about the author actually staying with and being friends with the Amish of Unity. I liked having the pictures and names to put with the books, even if the stories are fiction! I knew there was a difference in these books and how they presented the Amish, now I understand why. They are not just someone’s idea of what is Amish, but actually reflect a real group of people in Unity, Maine. Now I know what the church/school looks like. The unusual museum of Joe's that appears in a different book. The stories may be fiction, but Unity is alive and real!
I really enjoyed reading these stories about the author actually staying with and being friends with the Amish of Unity. I liked having the pictures and names to put with the books, even if the stories are fiction! I knew there was a difference in these books and how they presented the Amish, now I understand why. They are not just someone’s idea of what is Amish, but actually reflect a real group of people in Unity, Maine. Now I know what the church/school looks like. The unusual museum of Joe's that appears in a different book. The stories may be fiction, but Unity is alive and real!
May 18, 2020
Revealing
What a wonderful way to research for a book! Ashley takes you inside an Amish community in Maine, as she stays with families for a week or less at a time. The kindness and caring of the families both within their family units and in their communities spills over into their treatment of an outsider
The other wonderful thing you learn is what an amazing, open, eager to help guest Ashley is. Her experience,once shared in this book, is one you won't soon forget. Highly recommended.
What a wonderful way to research for a book! Ashley takes you inside an Amish community in Maine, as she stays with families for a week or less at a time. The kindness and caring of the families both within their family units and in their communities spills over into their treatment of an outsider
The other wonderful thing you learn is what an amazing, open, eager to help guest Ashley is. Her experience,once shared in this book, is one you won't soon forget. Highly recommended.
May 17, 2020
Ashley Learns about the Amish
I really enjoyed reading all about Ashley's adventures into the Amish world. Many of the facts I already knew having grown up with a Mennonite sister and many Amish living around the area after my marriage. But there were still lots of new ideas and a few mistaken ones, too.
I really enjoyed reading all about Ashley's adventures into the Amish world. Many of the facts I already knew having grown up with a Mennonite sister and many Amish living around the area after my marriage. But there were still lots of new ideas and a few mistaken ones, too.
June 25, 2020
Reading and good book everyone needs to read if they like Amish books
I love reading your book of I can find only Amish books that is what I read I love to know more and more about the Amish so I love reading your book and the pictures you had me fell like I was there thank you so much
I love reading your book of I can find only Amish books that is what I read I love to know more and more about the Amish so I love reading your book and the pictures you had me fell like I was there thank you so much
January 25, 2021
Amish fora Week
Great book on the lives of the Amish. This tells of their lives and the work habits as well as their beliefs. You have done a very good job of telling how the Amish live and how they work together to make sure that everyone has the same opportunity to do well. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
Great book on the lives of the Amish. This tells of their lives and the work habits as well as their beliefs. You have done a very good job of telling how the Amish live and how they work together to make sure that everyone has the same opportunity to do well. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
July 9, 2017
Great read
Awesome portrait about Amish life. She actually did research, before writing. Lived with a family, and joined in their daily life. Not exploitated at all, got rid of stereotypes.
Awesome portrait about Amish life. She actually did research, before writing. Lived with a family, and joined in their daily life. Not exploitated at all, got rid of stereotypes.
November 21, 2017
Both your books were ok. Being that my family lives around the Amish there is so much more you could have written about without getting personal. People who don't live around Amish want a closer look and understanding and I thought your books would have given that but didn't. I'm sorry. But they were interesting.
January 31, 2018
Living with the Amish
This was an amazing book. To live with the Amish. It is amazing how quickly one can be quickly changed to do work like the Amish.I liked how she wrote this out by hand and then kept in touch with the families. A really Good Writer. A must read book.
This was an amazing book. To live with the Amish. It is amazing how quickly one can be quickly changed to do work like the Amish.I liked how she wrote this out by hand and then kept in touch with the families. A really Good Writer. A must read book.
January 19, 2020
Amish adventures
I enjoyed reading about Ashley’s Amish adventure which was really just about Amish lives. It was very interesting as I like to read Amish fiction and see that it is not always true. Great job Ashley describing how the Amish live love and serve others.
I enjoyed reading about Ashley’s Amish adventure which was really just about Amish lives. It was very interesting as I like to read Amish fiction and see that it is not always true. Great job Ashley describing how the Amish live love and serve others.
June 4, 2020
Great insight
Thank you for the wonderful, personal account of the Amish way of life. So many books don't reflect an accurate depiction of Amish life. Thank you for doing your research. I look forward to reading your other books.
Thank you for the wonderful, personal account of the Amish way of life. So many books don't reflect an accurate depiction of Amish life. Thank you for doing your research. I look forward to reading your other books.
June 6, 2020
Good thuthful reading
It was good to read a Amish book that wasn't a romantic novel one that was truthful.and fair. One to look forward to. One that holds Scripture and truth. I would recommend this book to anyone.
It was good to read a Amish book that wasn't a romantic novel one that was truthful.and fair. One to look forward to. One that holds Scripture and truth. I would recommend this book to anyone.
September 12, 2021
Interesting
Amish for a week was an interesting story. The Amish in Maine were very different from what I imagined Amish life to be. I think that is because Ashley was a visitor. I think she really needed to be there for longer in length to really get a true feel for Amish life
Amish for a week was an interesting story. The Amish in Maine were very different from what I imagined Amish life to be. I think that is because Ashley was a visitor. I think she really needed to be there for longer in length to really get a true feel for Amish life
July 10, 2017
Fascinating
A great short read about a real look into the Amish life. This self-published author lives in the Amish community and experiences life firsthand.
A great short read about a real look into the Amish life. This self-published author lives in the Amish community and experiences life firsthand.
January 11, 2020
Pleasant
Nice and pleasant read. Gives a peek into the Amish world. It’s an easy read and not very long so great for a book to read in a day.
Nice and pleasant read. Gives a peek into the Amish world. It’s an easy read and not very long so great for a book to read in a day.
April 10, 2020
I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing all of the pictures. I think it is awesome that she got to stay with the Amish family and made friends with them like that. It is good!
May 10, 2020
Very good book,
May 26, 2020
Truthful book
I enjoyed reading this book about the author's 10 day visit with the Amish in Unity. I spent time in Ronks and fell in love with them.She tells it like it is.
I enjoyed reading this book about the author's 10 day visit with the Amish in Unity. I spent time in Ronks and fell in love with them.She tells it like it is.
July 22, 2020
I thought this book was very informative. The pictures were wonderful to see. I loved the stories about the families and children
March 7, 2022
Lovely book for anyone interested in Amish life and community. Ashley's simple style and heartfelt experiences will delight readers.
December 5, 2016
Amazing insights!
I chose to read this as a comparison to other books reputed to be authentic Amish only to learn one lovely new fact after another. Ashley is truly the go-to Amish author in my book from here on in. Keep up the great authenticity and we'll keep reading!
I chose to read this as a comparison to other books reputed to be authentic Amish only to learn one lovely new fact after another. Ashley is truly the go-to Amish author in my book from here on in. Keep up the great authenticity and we'll keep reading!
December 15, 2016
Ashley did a beautiful job, giving readers an inside look at being Amish.
Thanks also to the Amish family that allowed her to be with them. We know little about them, other books have given us glimpse. Ashley gave us in depth feel of being in an Amish environment. Well done Ashley
Thanks also to the Amish family that allowed her to be with them. We know little about them, other books have given us glimpse. Ashley gave us in depth feel of being in an Amish environment. Well done Ashley
December 25, 2016
truthful
I enjoyed reading Ashley's thoughts and experiences with the Amish. Her pictures were helpful as well. I would certainly be interested to know more about how the Amish share their faith in verbal ways in addition to their lifestyle.
I enjoyed reading Ashley's thoughts and experiences with the Amish. Her pictures were helpful as well. I would certainly be interested to know more about how the Amish share their faith in verbal ways in addition to their lifestyle.
August 7, 2012
Wonderfully written. Great insight to the Amish life.
January 1, 2017
Great book!!
Wish we could live like the Amish. I appreciated Ashley's true words that give us outsiders an inside view. Course I really love that it's based in my state of Maine!
Wish we could live like the Amish. I appreciated Ashley's true words that give us outsiders an inside view. Course I really love that it's based in my state of Maine!
January 3, 2017
An average book fairly well written. This book gives a good guide to living with the Amish. Not detailed enough.
April 20, 2020
Far better books written regarding the Amish Culture!
July 9, 2017
Was quite an interesting read. I'm so glad Ashley tried to be meticulously factual.. Look forward to reading more by the author
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