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In 1969, Ann-Marie Dornn's parents did the unthinkable. They left a Hutterite colony near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba with seven children and little else, to start a new life. Overnight, the family was thrust into a society they did not understand and which knew little of their unique culture. The transition was overwhelming.
Desperate to be accepted, ten-year-old Ann-Marie is forced to deny her heritage in order to fit in with her peers. I Am Hutterite chronicles her quest to reinvent herself as she comes to terms with the painful circumstances taht led her family to leave community life.
Rich with memorable characters and vivid descriptions, this ground-breaking narrative shines a light on intolerance, illuminating the simple truth that beneath every human exterior beats a heart longing for understanding and acceptance.
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posted by Lorraine
We have selected this book and would like to let people know what a great book this makes for older students and adults to use as an intro to local diversity. We want more information and enjoyed the article in Sat. Free Press, Sept. 13/08 about the day in the life of a Hutterite family in the Starbucks colony.