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Stevick, Richard A., 1939-

Growing up Amish : the Rumspringa years / Richard A. Stevick. - Second edition. - 1 online resource. - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies . - Young Center books in Anabaptist & Pietist studies. .

Earlier edition has subtitle: the teenage years.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Amish life: plain but not so simple -- Religion: transmitting the faith -- Adolescence: finding an Amish identity -- Schooling: read'n, writ'n, and skipping evolution -- Parenting: holding on and letting go -- Teen culture: working hard and having fun -- Singings: the gateway to Rumspringa -- Rumspringa: running about and stepping out -- Courtship: finding a mate -- Weddings: high times in plain places -- The future: keeping faith in a world of change.

ISBN: 9781421413723 (electronic bk.) 1421413728 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rumspringa.
Amish teenagers--Social life and customs.--United States
Amish teenagers--Social conditions.--United States
Amish teenagers--Religious life--United States.
Amish--Social life and customs.--United States
Youth--Social life and customs.--United States
RELIGION / Christianity / Denominations

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: E184.M45

Dewey Class. No.: 289.7092