Just finished this one...

This is the story of a newly-wed couple who move to a conservative Amish community with the goal of discovering just how much technology is truly needed for happiness and success. They discover that a non-electric, community-centered, agrarian lifestyle can be fulfilling and provides physical as well as emotional rewards. The author and his wife grow stronger and healthier and their emotional connection grows as they spend time farming together. They are surprised to find just how many labor-saving devices are being used on a daily basis and are impressed by the efficiency of a large community of workers.
Although the work is demanding and problems arise, the author manages to gloss over the hardships and focus on the comradeship and sense of accomplishment that accompany his learning curve of subsistence farming. This book is a story, anecdotes that describe a social experiment. The author ultimately finds that living a non-electric lifestyle is appealing, but not enough to stay forever. He is currently living on the grid, but avoids electronic extras like television and internet.
I would have liked to see more insight into larger environmental and sustainability issues, but as a portrait of a successful cooperative farming community this book is inspiring and successful.