The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World

David L. Weaver-Zercher, Donald B. Kraybill, and Steven M. Nolt

Jossey-Bass, 2010

This second book by the authors of the award-winning Amish Grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual practices. The authors interpret the distinctive practices of Amish spirituality in their cultural context, connect them to well-known features of Amish life, and explore their applicability for the wider world. They conclude that patience lies at the heart of Amish spirituality and thereby shapes nearly every aspect of Amish life.

 “The Amish Way is enlightening, practical, and well-researched. A wonderful read.” – Beverly Lewis, New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction

 "The Amish Way is a treasure―educating as it enlightens, inspiring as it informs, unparalleled in its authenticity and accuracy."―Erik Wesner, author of Amish America blog

 “A beautifully written book…as close to the inside as one can get.” – Mennonite Quarterly Review

 “The three authors bring a rare combination of expertise and understanding to the religious beliefs and practices that shape Amish life.” – Karen Johnson-Weiner, author of The Lives of Amish Women