Sisterhood of Faith: 365 Life-Changing Stories about Women Who Made a Difference

by Shirley Brosius

Book Overview

Woman to Woman... Sister to Sister... Friend to FriendBound by an Unstoppable Faith...Changing Their World Forever The forces that bind woman to woman, sister to sister, and friend to friend are among... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158229576X
• ISBN13: 9781582295763
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Howard Books
• Length: 401 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.4" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

A challenge to improve your life

If you're in need of an uplifting story, have had a bad day and want a little inspiration, or simply wish to read about woman who inspire, then you should consider getting a copy of Shirley Brosius's book Sisterhood of Faith. This book is chock full of short stories about inspiring women, both famous and somewhat obscure, who made a difference in the lives of those around them. Brosius has carefully selected a broad assortment of women, from all aspects of life, who changed the world in many different ways. Each profile includes the person's date of birth and death, a quote from Scripture related to the theme of the person's life, what her service was, her message, her story (a biography highlighting the important aspects of her life), and the author's response, which is always a question about how the reader can improve her life. From Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, who advocated education and felt woman could "...best serve their country by being good wives and mothers in the home," to Harriet Tubman, an amazing African American born into slavery in 1820 who led over 300 slaves to their freedom, these profiles are sure to inspire the reader. Sisterhood of Faith is not merely a book to inspire; it also educates. With three or more comprehensive paragraphs detailing each woman's life, you'll come away from this text understanding much of the history surrounding each featured life. Did you know that Florence Nightingale was a meticulous record keeper and was able to determine, through her notes, that "seven times more men died from disease than from their original injuries..."; that Condoleezza Rice played piano at a Baptist church; Mother Teresa received her calling from God while recuperating from tuberculosis; and that Dale Evans Rogers wrote several books detailing the losses she experienced and that both she and husband Roy refused to remove religious songs from their routines? It is also fun to pick special days in your life, birthdays, anniversaries, etc., and see who Brosius has chosen for that day. I admit to peeking ahead while reading to July 17th, my birthday. How appropriate that Mary Lyon was featured, the founder of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in Massachusetts, now known as Mount Holyoke College, an institution right down the road from my home. I was also fascinated to find Anne Hutchinson listed, a distant relative, who fervently taught the Bible and was ridiculed and forced to leave her home more than once, but still stood by her beliefs. A review of Sisterhood of Faith would not be complete without mention of the beautiful job the publisher did with the layout. From the lovely pink ribbon bookmark to the small thumbnail pictures at the bottom of every other page (pages within the same month share the same picture for easier navigation within that month), this is a lovely book. There is also an extensive bibliography included to aid readers in researching those women they found most interesting. The care that was take

A Beautiful and Necessary Book

Shirley Brosius has written a beautiful and important book that I would highly receommend for every woman (and even man!). SISTERHOOD OF FAITH provides a stunning array of strong Christian women (365 in all) who have powerfully influenced the world for the better. From Abigail Adams to Catherine Marshall and more, Brosius insightfully captures the essence of their different committment and courage, and she reveals their power through her words. Each woman's story also includes a helpful Biblical verse and a question for thought. My wife and I very much appreciated their stories and the way in which they inspired our own. In a society that is often rocked by demeaning culture, Brosius's book shines as an example of love, courage and risk. It is, indeed, a beautiful and inspiring work.

Very Inspiring

I highly reccomend this book, it shares very interesting stories about others experiences with life, very upbeat and inspiring.

This Book Surprised Me

At first glance, I thought this was just another devotional book written by the women on the cover. It surprised me that it is not a devo but a collection of inspirational short stories, written by the author, about women who have made -- some who are making -- a difference in the world. Then I discovered the alphabetical order of names, making it an easy reference to locate a woman and read about her. The enormous variety of women was a surprise; one funded a seminary, "Biddy" Chambers published her husband's sermons, one was a martyr for Christ, some were preachers, monarchs, reformers, stay-at-home moms who founded companies, others today are singers, songwriters, and evangelists, and one is our First Lady. What a surprise to discover the scores of websites and resources listed in the back. I'm pleasantly surprised with the easy-to-read format and challenging "My Response" question at the end of each short story. As a professional speaker and writer on child behavior, I recognize many of my colleagues. This book is well-written and enlightening. It's definitely a delight and a keeper! The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start

You have got to have it!

I was so inspired by the pages of Sisterhood of Faith. Each page tells of women making a difference for the cause of Christ. Sometimes we look at our lives and struggle with our day to day issues. When I begin my morning reading a page from this book it helps me put my life into perspective. The women of this book took their ordinary lives and focused their efforts towards the cause of Christ. If you are a housewife that needs encouragement, a woman in ministry who is struggling with her call or someone who wants to start her day being uplifted, this is the book for you! You have got to have it!