Growing Up Amish by Ira Wagler

Growing Up Amish by Ira Wagler

New York TimeseBook bestseller!One fateful starless night, 17-year-old Ira Wagler got up at 2 AM, left a scribbled note under his pillow, packed all of his earthly belongings into in a little black duffel bag, and walked away from his home in the Amish settlement of Bloomfield, Iowa. Now, in this heartwarming memoir, Ira paints a vivid portrait of Amish life--from his childhood days on the family farm, his Rumspringa rite of passage at age 16, to his ultimate decision to leave the Amish Church for good at age 26. Growing Up Amishis the true story of one man's quest to discover who he is and where he belongs. Readers will laugh, cry, and be inspired by this charming yet poignant coming of age story set amidst the backdrop of one of the most enigmatic cultures in America today--the Old Order Amish.

Growing Up Amish, by Ira Wagler, is a New York Times bestseller book. He is well-known for his realistic pictures of Amish life, as well as his ability to reach out to individuals who, despite opposition, follow their hearts' calling. Ira is a well-known blogger and speaker from Aylmer, Ontario, who now lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Visit www.irawagler.com to read his blog.