Posts by Saloma Furlong
Snapshots 10: Wearing Amish
When I first went back to the Amish, I was a goody-two-shoes and tried so hard to be Amish that I didn’t allow my photos to be taken. But about a year into being there, I started allowing them. This first one was taken of me when I was a tour guide at the local…
Read MoreSnapshots 9: During My Four Months of Freedom
I wanted to continue my Snapshots Series. I am trying to go in some kind of chronological order. Next would be my first four months out of the Amish. I have two photos that survived from that time, one that I found out about only a year ago. There were a whole lot more at…
Read MoreSnapshots 8: Amish Rugs
Erik Wesner has a blog posting on Amish Rugs today. The question at the end “Anyone own an Amish rug?” brought out the mischievous streak in me, and I couldn’t help posting this. I do have Amish rugs: Amish Rugs The woven rug in front of the door is a typical Amish rug. The oval…
Read MoreSnapshots 7: How I Earned Money to Leave Home
One of the questions I get frequently at my book talks is how I was able to come up with money to leave home the first time. As soon as I was through school, I began working out of our home. I babysat for more than a year, then I took on cleaning jobs. I…
Read MoreThoughts on Why We Are so Fascinated with the Amish
As many of you know from posts I’ve written in the past, I have been contemplating why there is such a fascination for the Amish for quite some time. See my post An English Riddle and Thoughts on the English Riddle and A Mennonite Perspective. I’ve been asking this question in relation to the Mennonites. The…
Read MoreSymbolism in Film “The Amish”
I have very much enjoyed getting all your comments these last few weeks since the airing of the film “The Amish.” Because my life has been so hectic, I have not had a chance to respond to your comments and questions. I want to thank you for the complimentary things many of you had to…
Read MoreSnapshots 6: Coming to Terms
As per my last blog entry, I was feeling like my job of writing about the two years and eight months that I lived back in the Amish community was daunting. Usually when I think of that time period, I think of how difficult it was for me to succumb to the Amish ways after…
Read MoreWearing Amish
The buzz around the American Experience film showing has been fun. Now it’s back to work. David and I are busily writing the second book. Several weeks ago, we had written up to the point when I was taken back to the Amish community, after spending four months of freedom in Burlington, Vermont. I knew…
Read MoreThe Amish on American Experience Now Online
Thanks to all who have sent me comments about American Experience. I am very pleased with how David and my story was portrayed. I’ve already mentioned that I love the film in general… it’s the most balanced documentary I’ve ever seen on the Amish. For those who didn’t get to see it last night, you…
Read MoreThe Amish on American Experience Tonight!
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY DAVID BELTON PRODUCED BY CALLIE T. WISER CINEMATOGRAPHY BY TIM CRAGG EDITED BY CHYLD KING ASSOCIATE PRODUCER LIZ SHEA PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER JOHN D. GOOCH ORIGINAL MUSIC BY SAUNDER JURRIAANS & DANIEL BENSI SENIOR PRODUCER SARAH COLT AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IS A PRODUCTION OF WGBH BOSTON SERIES SENIOR PRODUCER SHARON GRIMBERG SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MARK SAMELS
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