Called to Be Amish: My Journey from Head Majorette to the Old Order

by Marlene C. Miller

Book Overview

Fewer than one hundred outsiders have joined the Old-Order Amish--and stayed--since 1950. Marlene C. Miller is one of them. In this rare memoir, Marlene recounts her unhappy and abusive childhood, how she throws herself into cheerleading and marching band, and how she falls in love with Johnny, the gentle young Amish man who helps her lace her ice skates.

Against the wishes of both sets of parents, Marlene and Johnny get married and begin...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836199111
• ISBN13: 9780836199116
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Herald Press (VA)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Worth the Read!!

Had this book on my list for awhile. I am really enjoying reading this book. It is well written, interesting and she glows. Honest heartwarming story.