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The author describes his experiences with a religious community, the Hutterian Brethren, in Rifton, New York
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YA Communal lifestyles have long held an appeal for many, but most such communities falter quickly. This description of the Bruderhof in New York, one of five related communities worldwide, provides insight into these Christian communities which offer great peace to those who join but also demand total commitment. Eggers' book can be read as an analysis of Christian community as an ideal and as a reality, or as a consideration of what it takes to keep a self-community strong and productive. Eggers also delves into lesser-known sects of Protestant Christianity. The book reads easily, teasing readers with its size and style to keep investigating Eggers' enthusiastic descriptions of daily life. Eggers also considers the philosophical questions which arise as he considers joining Woodcrest himself. Readers are left satisfied to know that such communities exist for those who seek a life removed from the mainstream but not a traditional monastery. Students interested in Utopian efforts throughout history will appreciate this glimpse into Woodcrest. Curious general readers will enjoy the descriptions of a different lifestyle, and some students will appreciate a new title in the religion section. Dorcas Hand, Episcopal High School, Bellaire
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The bruderhof movement, with its radical, literal approach to Jesus's teachings, originated in Germany under Eberhard Arnold's leadership in 1920. Following abortive sojourns in England and Paraguay, the community (now joined with the Hutterites) reestablished itself in five American locations, one of which is described herein. Eggers's account of community life represents something of a breakthrough, given traditional bruderhof resistance to outside scrutiny, and his honest narrativemainly sympathetic, while acknowledging strugglesoffers a balanced look at this unusual group. EC
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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