A fascinating read on the psychology of religion and cultural adaptation. This book shows Amish as they are, not idealized, strengths and weaknesses. Importantly, the Amish are not homogeneous but rather span a wide range in what kinds of technology and interactions with the world are acceptable. Insightful even for those who are not interested in the Amish but who *are* interested in how cultures might merge competing value systems while still managing to hold a sense of identity. While academic in approach, not a light read, it isn't jargon-heavy and would be accessible to an interested lay person.