Description: Ruth Irene Garrett left the Amish faith and her family a few years ago and, since that time, she has fully immersed herself in modern life. Ms. Garrett's courageous story is compelling and important on several fronts because the Amish, even those who have left the fold, rarely talk about their culture and beliefs. Her account represents a unique insight into the inner workings of this mysterious sect from someone who has lived among them. As such, it portrays a different view from the publicly held warm and fuzzy notion that the Amish way of life is forever pristine, eternally free from strife. Irene Garrett's story is a story of spiritual triumph. A made-for-TV movie, based on Ruth Irene Garrett's life story, is currently in production at CBS.

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