Women of Opus Dei In Their Own Words

by Jenny Driver, Linda Ruf, M.T. Oates

Book Overview

A doctor, a professor, a dancer, a stay-at-home mom, and a marketing executive are some of the inspiring women portrayed in this collection that describes the women of Opus Dei, a Roman Catholic organization composed of clergy and lay members dedicated to fostering Christian principles at all levels of society. Each essay, interview, and profile in this compilation explores facets of Opus Dei that are unfamiliar to many. The DaVinci Code and other...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082452425X
• ISBN13: 9780824524258
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Crossroad Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Delightful and inspiring

I blew through this book during a free afternoon at the library, rising from it feeling refreshed and inspired to live my life more intensely. I was particularly impressed with the variety of professions represented, and also the emphasis on the fact that the work of the home can be every bit as much a professional career as a corporate position.

A really great book.

This book is so good! I read it in almost one sitting, I found it so interesting. Besides telling the stories of many diverse women members of Opus Dei, it also explains many aspects of the Prelature that are not universally known or understood. The stories are inspirational, but also funny, and strike a chord in so many ways. I also learned, as Jane Reckart did, that it didn't matter that I didn't fit because God made me the way he did for a reason. Jeanne Murray's story also resonated with me - I have always been a bit skeptical, but, like her, have found that these are real people - like you and me. I have both of those stories marked with Post-it notes to easily re-read them when I need a little personal boost. This book will be very interesting to people who want to know what Opus Dei is all about or what makes the women members of Opus Dei "tick". It is also very good to give a realistic view of the Prelature to those who do not know it, letting them see that the members are truly diverse and as real as you and me.

Women making the world a better place

This is an extremely well-written book that is an enjoyable and inspiring read. You want to keep on reading it but I limited myself to one chapter a night and I looked forward to meeting another wonderful women each evening. They certainly inspired me regarding the important role women can play in making this world a better place. My brother was in hospice before he died of cancer and I now know I can thank the late Josefina Magno for founding this wonderful organization that supports the dignity of living and dying with one's eyes on God.

Excellent Read!

I almost didn't finish this book. I had gotten close to the end and then was distracted by another project. Last night I couldn't sleep, so I picked it up as easy reading to try to lull myslef back to sleep, thinking, well, now's a good time to finish this book. My God, I'm glad I did. Kuddos to the editors for including Margaret Kalb's Changing Diapers for God. I was downstairs at 3:30 AM this morning laughing my head off! There are many inspiring stories of diverse and unique women that really make you think, but in my opinion, Margaret's takes the cake. Specifically, I think she best describes the fact that heroism is not found in always being perfect and doing everything perfectly like many moms and wives think. Instead, heroism is found in always "beginning again." Thanks Margaret for sharing your sincerity and charm.

Fascinating look into the lives of incredible women!

I read this book over the weekend. It was just too good to put down. As I finished it, I felt a smile on my face and I was heartened by the hopefulness of knowing that somewhere out there these ordinary women are trying to live their faith to the full, with utter naturalness. What a thoroughly inspiring and enjoyable read!