Till now I have learnt all I know about the Amish from the very enjoyable Christian Fiction published by Bethany House. If fiction is not for you, this is the perfect way to learn more about them and to absorb some of their philosophy into your own life. At this time of economic crisis they have so much to teach us about living simply.
I would not wish us all to live exactly as the Amish do, but we could learn so much from them and their attempt to live Godly lives. Time spent reading this will be well worth while and a pleasure not a chore.