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(RNS3-JUL13) Ruth Irene Garrett, “Crossing Over: One Woman’s Escape from Amish Life,” was shunned for marrying outsider Ottie Garrett, who is also 16 years her senior. For use with RNS-AMISH-WOMEN, transmitted July 13, 2010. RNs photo courtesy Ruth Irene Garrett.

(RNS3-JUL13) Ruth Irene Garrett, “Crossing Over: One Woman’s Escape from Amish Life,” was shunned for marrying outsider Ottie Garrett, who is also 16 years her senior. For use with RNS-AMISH-WOMEN, transmitted July 13, 2010. RNs photo courtesy Ruth Irene Garrett.