Amish Grace
How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy
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Narrated by:
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Richard Powers
About this listen
The remarkable response of the Amish Community to the horrific shooting of 10 schoolgirls at Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, in October 2006 stunned the larger world. Amish Grace tells the incredible story of this community's reaction to the senseless shooting and explores its profoundly countercultural practice of forgiveness.
Outsiders often hold a stereotypical view of the Amish as a stubbornly backward people - a view rooted in the picturesque images of buggies, beards, and bonnets. But the community's collective and radical act of forgiveness - the loving and compassionate response to the shooter and his family - gives us insights into who the Amish truly are and how they live their faith.
In a world where religion spawns so much violence and vengeance, the surprising act of Amish forgiveness begs for deeper consideration.
©2007 John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.What the critics say
"This intelligent, compassionate, and hopeful book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on forgiveness." (Publishers Weekly)
“A story our polarized country needs to hear: It is still grace that saves.” (Bill Moyers)
“[A] work that nourishes both mind and soul.” (Library Journal)
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- Sara Froese
- 2022-01-19
Very interesting
I learned a lot about the Amish culture and faith. I have the utmost respect for them. I will think twice from now on when I feel the need to retaliate rather then forgive. Thank you to the author for clarifying the Amish and their faith.
Sara
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