"Teen Life Among the Amish and Other Alternative Communities: Choosing a Lifestyle" by David Hunter explores the unique experiences of adolescents growing up in Amish and other alternative communities. The book provides an in-depth look at the cultural differences, values, and daily lives of teens in these settings. Through personal anecdotes and interviews, Hunter examines how these young people navigate the challenges of adolescence while adhering to their community's traditions. The narrative highlights their perspectives on identity, belonging, and the choices they face in balancing heritage with the outside world, offering readers a poignant glimpse into a seldom-seen aspect of American life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Youth in Rural North America .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 96 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Mason Crest Publishers .