I Am Hutterite

Mary Ann Kirkby tells the unique story of the culture in which she grew up in the book I Am Hutterite. Mary Ann gives a detailed description of the lifestyle that most of us only wonder about. I have always found this life fascinating and I thankful she took the time to write this book. Getting a glimpse into a more simple and focused way of living makes me think about the way we live today. Claiming to be a Christian and living exactly how the rest of the world lives with little to show other than going to church every weekend for a couple hours doesn’t really show much of our dedication to God. These people give up everything and commit to share the hard work and profits among the people they share close quarters with for the better part of their lives. They truly have taken the Acts church to a new level that most of us aren’t willing to do. While I don’t know that we need to live life as the Hutterites do, I think we have a lot to learn from their wisdom. I enjoyed the many stories of what they do in their colonies and I find it remarkable that they have been able to continue this standard of living even toady in this world of convenience and technology.