The Amish
Serenity, Amish Style
Book Review of Great Possessions: An Amish Farmer’s Journal by David Kline, with a foreword by Wendell Berry What a great read this book is! Some people think it’s a compliment to say “I couldn’t put the book down.” In this case, I deliberately did put it down after each chapter, savoring one each day,…
Read MoreBook Review of “The Amish”
The Amish by Donald Kraybill, Karen Johnson-Weiner, and Steven Nolt is a comprehensive look at the Amish culture and religion. It is well-researched and well-written and is divided into five sections and twenty-two chapters. Each chapter begins with an extract of the material to follow. I am focusing my review on several sections that stood out…
Read MoreWeekend Sunrise in Australia
Several nights ago, I heard a “ding” on my computer that signaled that I have an email coming in. I opened it and nearly swallowed my gum… it was from someone who was inviting me to be on an Australian television program called Weekend Sunrise. Over the next few days I got the details… I…
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
Read MoreAnnouncing an Appearance on “American Experience”
Image for the film “The Amish” I am thrilled to announce that David and I will be appearing in a documentary named “The Amish” that will be airing on American Experience on Tuesday, February 28. This will be aired on PBS stations nationwide. The documentary film company, Sarah Colt Productions, responsible for making the film, was…
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