The Heart of the Amish: Life Lessons on Peacemaking and the Power of Forgiveness [Paperback] Fisher, Suzanne Woods

When a gunman walked into a one-room Amish schoolhouse in 2006, the world watched in disbelief as the grieving community responded not with rage, but with forgiveness — offering it within hours of the tragedy. Suzanne Woods Fisher explores what makes this possible, digging into the everyday practices and beliefs that shape Amish life: nonresistance, simplicity, community, and a radically different understanding of forgiveness. This isn't a romanticized portrait of plain living. It's a clear-eyed look at how a culture builds peace into its bones — and what the rest of us might learn from it. Fisher weaves theology, history, and real stories into something both challenging and strangely hopeful. If you've ever wondered how to let go of anger, or what forgiveness actually looks like in practice, this is your book. For readers interested in faith, conflict resolution, or just living with a little more grace.