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Rhoda Janzen: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress (Paperback, 2010, Holt Paperbacks)

In this memoir, Janzen chronicles the experience of re-connecting with her Mennonite roots after her …

Review of 'Mennonite in a Little Black Dress' on 'Goodreads'

An enjoyable, well-written perspective on Mennonite religion and culture. While the author was likeable and her story interesting, some of the chapters rambled a bit, and I felt like she tried too hard at times to be funny. Also, I wish the Appendix--a primer on Mennonite history--had been at the beginning of the book, as it would have been helpful to understand the basics before reading about the culture. That aside, it's worth a read--would recommend.