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Runaway Amish Girl: The Great Escape
Written by Emma Gingerich
Narrated by Amy Melissa Bentley
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Growing up Amish and leaving the fold, Emma Gingerich left her Amish community in Eagleville, Missouri, at the age of eighteen. Her memoir Runaway Amish Girl: The Great Escape captivates even the timid listener. Disagreeing with the beliefs of Amish traditions and upbringing, the pressure became too much for her to bear. Forced to make a personal decision, Emma found the courage to leave the only life she had ever known. She had no idea the emotional turmoil she'd inflict on her family and friends. The emotional reactions of her parents, brothers, and sisters, were gut-wrenching. Considered no longer a daughter or a sister, temporarily exiled, Emma found a way to be free. Education became her priority as she found her place in the "English" world. This true story is a rare glimpse into the life of a brave young woman.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very interesting read! I know absolutely nothing about the Amish, so this was really insightful. I'm glad Emma was able to escape to lead a normal life. It's always so sad to see people blinded by cult like behavior.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fascinating true story. I hope she writes another; it would be nice to see how she is doing now.
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