Breakaway Amish Growing Up with the Bergholz Beard Cutters

A gripping true crime account of the Bergholz Amish community and the shocking beard-cutting attacks that shattered their tight-knit world. This book explores the rise of a charismatic leader, the psychological manipulation that took hold, and the violent incidents that ultimately led to federal prosecution. Through firsthand accounts and investigative reporting, readers gain insight into how a splinter group broke away from traditional Amish values, the trauma inflicted on victims, and the legal battle that followed. A compelling examination of faith, control, and the consequences of extremism within an insular community.