(Photo: Stuck in Customs) This is the final continuation of Part 1, where Torah Bontrager — who escaped the Old Order Amish culture to attend Columbia University — explained common misconceptions and myths about the Amish, as well as the pros and cons of being raised in this alternative American culture. Here we chronicle the …
Escaping the Amish – Part 1
In February, I received an e-mail from a reader using a Columbia University address — Torah Bontrager — that ended curiously: “…and if you ever want to hear how I escaped the Amish, let me know.” Those peace-loving bearded folks from Witness? I called Torah, and after just a few minutes, I knew this post …