{"product_id":"9780849946431","title":"I Am Hutterite: The Fascinating True Story of a Young Woman's Journey to Reclaim Her Heritage","description":"In 1969, Ann-Marie’s parents did the unthinkable, leaving a Hutterite colony with their seven children to start a new life. Overnight, the family was thrust into a society they did not understand and did not understand them in this powerful story of understanding how our beginnings often define us.\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Your mother and father are running away,\" said a voice piercing the warm air. I froze and turned toward home. To a Hutterite, nothing is more shameful than that word.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Ann-Marie's parents decided to leave their Hutterite colony in Canada with their seven children in tow, it was a complete shock. 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 was forced to deny her heritage in order to fit in with her peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Am Hutterite\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles Ann-Marie's quest to reinvent herself as she comes to terms with the painful circumstances that led her family to leave community life. Before she left the colony, Ann-Marie had never tasted macaroni and cheese or ridden a bike. She had never heard of Walt Disney or rock-and-roll. With great humor, she describes how she adapted to popular culture, and with raw honesty, her family's deep sense of loss for their community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the 2007 Saskatchewan Book Award for Non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnveils the rich history and traditions of the Hutterite people’s extraordinary way of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a glossary of Hutterite words and phrases, family photos, and a family tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this insightful memoir, venture into the hidden heart of the little-known Hutterite colony. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson, Thomas, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47022185316592,"sku":"9780849946431","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780849946431_p0.jpg?v=1763815089","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780849946431","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}