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Woman to Woman... Sister to Sister... Friend to Friend Bound by an Unstoppable Faith...Changing Their World Forever The forces that bind woman to woman, sister to sister, and friend to friend are among the most powerful in the world. Add to that the strength of faith, and you have a union that transcends all earthly holds. That unique bond is the sisterhood of faith. The women whose stories are told in this book are the kind of women who wave a hand of dismissal at the obstacles in their paths. The kind who are unstoppable in their mission, stubborn in their resilience. They are women just like you. Women whose lives make a difference because they trusted in their God as they lived their lives in service to Him -- women who belong to the sisterhood of faith. Each daily devotion features an inspirational sister of faith. In addition to Her Story, you'll find Her Service, Her Message, and My Response. Meet women like • Mary Kay Ash • Lisa Beamer • Patsy Clairmont • Elizabeth H. Dole • Ruth Graham Bell • Liz Curtis Higgs • Florence Nightingale • Condoleezza Rice • Dale Evans Rogers • Joni Eareckson Tada • Mother Teresa • CeCe Winans Be inspired, be challenged, believe that you, too, can change your world forever.
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 This Book Surprised Me |
| Review Date: October 31, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Brenda Nixon, Ohio |
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
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You have got to have it!
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| Review Date: October 27, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Kimberly Messinger, USA |
| 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! |
A Beautiful and Necessary Book
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| Review Date: March 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Luke Reynolds, |
| 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. |
A challenge to improve your life
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| Review Date: May 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Feathered Quill Book Reviews, Goshen, MA |
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 taken when this book was put together will add to a reader's enjoyment. One small suggestion would be to change and enlarge the font used for the names at the top of each page - they're a bit difficult to read, particularly for the over 40 crowd.
Quill says: A wonderful book that will challenge you to do more with your life. |
Charming Inspirational Book
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| Review Date: February 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Sabrina Sumsion, Lincoln, Nebraska |
I like pretty books. Pretty books that are a pleasure to read is utopia for this reader's heart. The very cover calms me and invites a reader in.
This daily journal is perfect to place by your nightstand. Every morning or night you can read about wonderful, inspiraed women who work in their own way to better the world. Each woman's name, birthdate, service, message and story fits on one beautiful page. Also, each day you can read an inspiring scripture that coincides with each story.
A lot of these women did great things but they didn't set out to change the world. Most considered themselves ordinary women like you and me. These stories inspire and uplift the reader.
Shirley and her publishing team truly did an inspired job creating this book. I think it's perfect to give to a girlfriend or keep for yourself. |
Very Inspiring
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| Review Date: August 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Pamela DeShazo, |
| I highly reccomend this book, it shares very interesting stories about others experiences with life, very upbeat and inspiring. |
Excellent Reading
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| Review Date: May 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Trudy Barton, Rialto Ca |
| This just a great book, and I liked the way it was delieved so fast. |
Sisterhood
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| Review Date: February 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Christina Slike, CO |
"Sisterhood of Faith" is a beautiful book that highlights 365 women of the Christian faith and includes an impressive but short summary of their accomplishments.
Content:
Shirley Brosius obviously spent a great many hours in finding and researching all the women used in her book. There would be a great deal to tell about them, and only a little space. It would have been nice to read or hear the story from the women's own testimonies. Without that the stories/summaries of the women have an almost textbook, historical voice. For me, the story itself was not inspiring or necessarily applicable to my own life, but still interesting to read.
On each page (each day's reading) there is a Bible verse, Her Service, Her Message, Her Story, and My Response. Examples of Her Service are writing, mission work, ruling, preaching, promoting Sunday School, or singing. Her message are such things as: Savor the moment; Nourish your dreams; Whether they appear godly or godless, people nee the Lord; Christian novelists can penetrate hearts to revive relationships and renew faith; or The highest service we give may be the most humble.
After hearing about each woman's story, we are given a way to apply it to our lives: How might I serve God by serving others? How might I reach people in a pleasure-oriented culture? How might I plant seeds of faith? How am I showing my appreciation for what Christ has done for me? How might I bring a smile to someone's face? These are examples from the book.
Layout/style:
It really is a beautifully done hardback book with quality pages and binding, and color photos for each month. The list of women is alphabetical through the calendar year so you can find them without an index. The font is easily read, although not large enough for the older reader. The pink ribbon bookmark is an added touch of class.
This book looks like a great gift book. It is not a study of the Bible, as it does not delve deep into helping us understand scripture. I don't see it as a tool in bringing us closer to God, as I would think of with the term "devotional." But it is interesting to read about these women and how many of them gave their life's work for the Lord. |
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