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A review by vynelda
A Year of Biblical Womanhood by Rachel Held Evans
5.0
I picked up this book, having heard a lot of good reviews about it, but I wasn't sure about the title, though. Sounded strange. So I started reading and then I was hooked. The author writes in a conversational style, is very insightful about the bible, does a lot of research (not just research but also lived experience!) and presents it in an easy-to-understand way, did an intense experiment for a year, and is very funny in her choice of words. I felt like I really got to know her personality well and then was sad later when I discovered she had passed away a few years ago.
I learned so much about different religions, such as the Jews, Amish, and Quakers. The writer interviewed people from different religions and even attended their services and tried out some of their traditions, such as Rosh Hashana. It was so interesting to learn about this and I love that she went to Bolivia and did all these amazing things. I think my least favorite part of the book was when the writer quoted some religious leaders (she researches both sides of issues to get different perspectives) of religions that view women as subordinates. It was horrible seeing some of those quotes. I was shocked that there are still people today in the U.S. that have those kinds of views.
Rachel also talks about several amazing women from the Bible, such as prophets and other leaders. I liked how Rachel chose a theme each month and set goals to go along with that theme. This book inspires me to see the big picture more and to set goals to become a better person. Very inspiring and insightful. I think every Christian should read this. This is one of those books that inspires you to become a better person.
I learned so much about different religions, such as the Jews, Amish, and Quakers. The writer interviewed people from different religions and even attended their services and tried out some of their traditions, such as Rosh Hashana. It was so interesting to learn about this and I love that she went to Bolivia and did all these amazing things. I think my least favorite part of the book was when the writer quoted some religious leaders (she researches both sides of issues to get different perspectives) of religions that view women as subordinates. It was horrible seeing some of those quotes. I was shocked that there are still people today in the U.S. that have those kinds of views.
Rachel also talks about several amazing women from the Bible, such as prophets and other leaders. I liked how Rachel chose a theme each month and set goals to go along with that theme. This book inspires me to see the big picture more and to set goals to become a better person. Very inspiring and insightful. I think every Christian should read this. This is one of those books that inspires you to become a better person.