| | Crossing Over : One Woman's Exodus from Amish Life |  | Author: Ruth Irene Garrett
Creator: Rick Farrant
Publisher: Thomas More Pr
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 5308374
Media: Paperback
Pages: 200
ISBN: 088347476X
Dewey Decimal Number: 289.7092
EAN: 9780883474761
ASIN: 088347476X
Publication Date: June 2001
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Product Description
Irene Garrets courageous story is compelling and important on many fronts, because the Amish, even those who have left the fold, rarely talk about their culture and beliefs, Ms. Garretts account represents a unique insight into the inner working of the Amish from someone who has lived among them. As such, it portrays a different view than the publicly held warm and fuzzy notion that the Amish way of life is forever pristine, eternally free from strife. Ms. Garretts story is also a story of spiritual triumph. In essence, she is suggesting that no institution comes before the words of the Scripture, and the no man -- or womanbe allowed to serve as judge and jury when it comes to matters of faith. She is a woman who was oppressed in ways that most of us cannot fathom in this day and age of independence. She serves as inspiration to other women trapped in cycles of abuse and control. And, finally, her fresh and sometimes humorous perspective on modern-day life demonstrates how many things we take for granted.
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 Kinda Boring October 9, 2008
Not well written. Boring story, not orderly. Kept waiting for more in depth information. Wanted to learn more, but was left hanging.
 I hated this book, but had to finish it! June 1, 2008
This book was terrible, poorly written. Irene was bashing the Amish, but really she was mad at her father more than anything, and he represented anything Amish. I was just disgusted reading this book. I hated it but had to finish it, like when you pass a terrible car wreck you just have to slow down and look. Irene and Ollie are just profiting off the Amish. I am ashamed that I put money in Irene and Ollie's pocket by purchasing this book. And Ollie totally disgusts me. I wish there were pictures of both of them on the cover, though I have my opinion of what they both look like.
 Not really sure how to feel May 20, 2008
Hmmmmm... not really sure how to feel about this one. While I was into the book enough to keep reading and (at least in the beginning) cared enough about the story to want to know what happened next; my love and luster was sort've lost toward the end of the book...
I wanted to feel the love between the author and her husband (via the pages) but I didn't. I often thought of him as a man who had no respect for the Amish, though he used them. And then he saw a young girl attracted to him and he played on it. I didn't always see the book as a respect for her history rather and often times a disrespect. Perhaps she wanted to free of the Amish way--okay--but there were times when I wondered if she were fighting to not be Amish or simply being a rebel against her father.
Not real sure. I will say that the book is interesting and I am glad that I read it...but when I turned the last page I just wasn't sure what to make of it all. Just my P.O.V. read and review for yourself.
 Sensitive, with a good grasp . . . February 19, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
of the effects of living in a rigid, legalistic, narrow society, and the horrific psychological warfare waged by those inside such a cult against one who has freed herself. Her sensitivity and analysis is very good. The book flows well and is a fast, fascinating read. My only wish would be that more insight be given to adjustment to the "English" world once she left. A book that is definitely worthwhile, and definitely does not warrant the narrow, angry review given by Mr. Scheffler. Definitely worth the time to read, and the time to realize that, indeed, the Amish constitute a cult within the Christian framework and definition of a cult.
A DISAPPOINTMENT January 18, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A group of friends and I have been studying the Amish. We have truly fallen in love with their commitment to family, community and God. While theologically we have different beliefs, the more we have learned - the more we admire. However, I felt that perhaps I needed to read something that explored the negative side to make sure I was giving both views a fair opportunity. I was totally disgusted with the book. I did not feel this was a young women who came out of her Amish faith for any reason other than rebellion against her parents. The fact that her husband could have looked upon her as anything but a child led me to be appalled and disgusted by him. She said she found freedom and Christ upon leaving her Amish faith - yet her book was filled with bitterness toward those she claimed to have "unconditional love" (her own words at the end) for. I was left thinking that the book was a mere attempt to justify her own rebellious actions toward God, her family and her faith. While I pity her for being in such bondage of unforgiveness, it was clear her family were left grieving their daughter, sister, community member; and it was them that my heart went out to. I thought - in her acts of rebellion it seems she would have crossed over from any family or faith. It was not a negative presentation of anything in the Amish faith - just a confused soul looking to justify her own self serving & rebellious life.
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