My first novel about the Amish was published in 2010. Since then, I’ve published 28 additional books about the Plain people. I’ve also visited communities in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Wisconsin.
I began my own journey with minimalism two years ago when I took a Joshua Becker course. I’ve noticed many similarities between the Amish and those of us among the “Englisch” who are seeking to live a more intentional life.
In case you aren’t familiar with the Amish, they are a group of people whose roots stretch back to the Anabaptists. They’re known for living simply, dressing plainly, and farming in an old-fashioned way….