He is currently general manager of Graber Supply, LLC and Pole Building Co. Upon becoming a Christian at age 26, Ira left the Amish for good. Over the course of the next 5 years, Ira would leave and return home numerous times, torn between the ingrained message that abandoning one's Amish heritage results in eternal damnation, and the freedom and possibilities offered by the 'English' world. At 17, frustrated by the rules and restrictions of Amish life, Ira got up at 2 am, left a note under his pillow, packed his duffel bag and left. Ira Wagler was born in the small Old Order Amish community of Aylmer, Ontario. Ira Wagler was born in the small Old Order Amish community of Aylmer, Ontario. Upon becoming a Christian at age 26, Ira left the Amish for good. Growing Up Amish: A Memoir Audio CD Unabridged, Apby Ira Wagler (Author), Adam Verner (Reader) 863 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 23.99 12 Used from 2.00 1 New from 23.99 Paperback 15.99 91 Used from 1. Tyndale, 14.99 trade paper (274p) ISBN 978-1-4143-3936-8 Filmmakers, academics, and novelists have offered depictions of Amish life. Over the course of the next 5 years, Ira would leave and return home numerous times, torn between the ingrained message that abandoning one's Amish heritage results in eternal damnation, and the freedom and possibilities offered by the 'English' world. An affecting memoir from a former Old Order Amish member who abandoned his structured family life for autonomy in the free world.

Ira Wagler was born in the small Old Order Amish community of Aylmer, Ontario.

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