Why do so many women of faith have such a strong aversion to feminism? And why do so many feminists have an ardent mistrust of religion? These questions are at the heart of Helen LaKelly Hunt's illuminating look at the alliance between spiritual conviction and social action. Intelligent and heartfelt; Faith and Feminism offers a perceptive look at the lives of five spirited and spiritual women of history; women who combined their undying faith with feminist beliefs and who made the world a better place by doing so. • St. Teresa of Ãvila; a woman whose bravery in confronting her shadows gave her the strength to connect with the world and live a life of divine action. • Lucretia Mott; a Quaker minister; who rose from her quiet upbringing to become a passionate speaker and activist working tirelessly on behalf of justice and peace. • Sojourner Truth; a Christian slave; who spoke out with unwavering courage to claim her God-given rightful place as an African American and a woman. • Emily Dickinson; an extraordinary poet; who touched the world with her ability to capture and transform the experience of suffering. • Dorothy Day; a radical journalist; who lived a life of voluntary poverty as a way of expressing her passion for the Christian faith and care for those in need. A remarkable book that focuses on the idea that spirituality and feminism are really different expressions of the same impulse to make life more whole; Faith and Feminism offers a powerful catalyst for reflecting on our sense of self -- and for living and loving according to our deepest values.
#428415 in Books Sam R Watkins 2003-11-01 2003-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.44 x .60 x 5.50l; .53 #File Name: 0743255410256 pagesCo Aytch A Confederate Memoir of the Civil War
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Unforgettable tale of the common soldierBy T Heel WalkerI have read many books on the Civil War and its era. It is a fundamentally fascinating saga. Sam Watkins; protagonist of Company Aytch; is a character that stands out in my memory. As a Confederate infantryman in the often-overlooked Western theater of the war; he tells of matters and beliefs you will rarely read about elsewhere; in a manner that is both humble and highly perceptive. His is the tale of everyman; how he and his contemporaries persevered in the face of carnage; terror; heartache; tedium; shortages; and hopelessness is difficult to imagine.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Type Too Small - But Good BookBy beetdaddyThis particular publication of this book is terrible. It is cheaply done. The type is smaller than a pocket bible. I don't wear glasses but I had to acquire some magnifying glasses just to keep track of the skinny; tightly packed sentences and tiny words.Order another version published by someone else.That said; the content of the book is phenomenal and a must-read for any history buff; particularly those interested in the Civil War. Watkins is a talented and entertaining writer. He captures the blood and gore of the Civil War; in which he participated; from his lowly fighting man's viewpoint.He wrote this book 20 years AFTER the war and continually buys himself grace from strict historical scrutiny be re-stating this. I cannot help but feel some degree of skepticism; however; in that he describes participating in a large number of very prominent battles and he recounts quite a collection of encounters with very famous leaders of the Confederacy. For a lowly private; he sure gets around.Whether it is all honest and not somewhat stretched in an effort to gain public interest and the serialized publication he sold; does not negate the poignant portrait he paints of this terribly brutal part of American history. The death counts of the Civil War battles make modern conflicts seem small in that regard.Get a better publication and read it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice to read again after so many years.By Paul H.What a great insight into the life of a Confederate hero. I had read this book as a young teenager and was hoping that I would find another copy of it 35 years later. What a great surprise to find it in the "store" for just .99 cents.
