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    Books Worth Reading

    Thoughts Concerning the King by Elizabeth Prentiss
    Originally published in 1890, these selections from Elizabeth Prentiss' private papers represent the cream of her thoughts and relationship with the Lord. While simply a collection of quotes and poetry, the depth and insight of these quotations make this book a treasure indeed.

    Children of the Storm by Natasha Vins
    Natasha Vins tells the story of life as the daughter of the persecuted Russian pastor Georgi Vins.

    Release the Power of Prayer by George Muller
    George Muller testified that he had received at 50,000 specific answers to prayer. Read the powerful testimony of a man who looked to God for all needs and believed that God delights in the prayers of His children.

    Studies In The Sermon On The Mount by Oswald Chambers
    The Sermon on the Mount would bring us to despair apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. Oswald Chambers expounds on the meaning of these commands of Christ and shows us that Christ enables us to follow His teachings.

    Mimosa: A True Story by Amy Carmichael
    A young Indian girl one day heard of a Savior who loved her and from then on she chose to worship only Him even though for many years she could not remember His name. This story reveals the amazing power of our Savior's love.

    If by Amy Carmichael
    If I covet any place on earth but the dust at the foot of the cross, then I know nothing of Calvary love.
    This convicting book, in short, pointed sentences, reveals the true meaning of Calvary love.

    Rose from Brier by Amy Carmichael
    Written not from the well to the ill, but from the ill to the ill, this book contains the treasures of Amy Carmichael's spiritual life during the final years of her life. This collection of poetry, short stories, and encouragement for fellow-sufferers addresses many aspects of human suffering and points us to Calvary as the only source of peace and comfort.

    Set-Apart Femininity: God's Sacred Intent for Every Young Woman by Leslie Ludy
    In contrast to the shallow, selfish, pleasure seeking femininity found today, Set-Apart Femininity lays out a blueprint for life-changing, world altering femininity that is based on God's sacred call and purpose. This book calls young women to make an eternal impact on this world rather than indulge themselves in today's self-focused culture. Speaking forthrightly to the corruption of today's culture and its infiltration into the church, the message of this book drives deep into the heart of true set-apart femininity and the heart of God.

    Golden hours: Heart-hymns of the Christian life by Elizabeth Prentiss
    In this book, Elizabeth Prentiss puts into verse her experiences of both intense joy and suffering. Born out of a time of the darkest pain, these poems reflect the lessons learned by a life consecrated to God.

    Essays on Various Subjects Principally Designed for Young Ladies by Hannah More
    Written over 200 years ago, this thought-provoking collection of essays expounds on various qualities that are unique to femininity. Chapter topics include conversation, meekness, education, and religion. This book affirms the God-ordained distinctions between men and women and encourages young ladies to pursue excellence. A very refreshing book for those who desire to return to a Biblical pattern for womanhood.

    Vanya by Myrna Grant
    The story of a young Russian soldier whose faith did not die in the face of torture and martyrdom. The amazing miracles God did through his life fanned the flames of Christianity in Russia.

    A Day's Time-Table by E. S. Elliott
    Written over a century ago, this simple tale of one day in a young unmarried woman's life incorporates and reveals powerful truths concerning the relevance of God's Word to every detail of our lives. This fictional story is written in the style of a novel, yet is full of Scripture. God's design for womanhood flows throughout the book, untainted by modern feminism.

    Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot
    A collection of letters written to the author's daughter on the meaning of womanhood.

    No Graven Image by Elisabeth Elliot
    The fictional story of a young single woman missionary who is given the enormous task of starting a work among the Quichuas of the high Andes. As she begins her life as a missionary, she quickly learns that she is supposed to project an image of herself as a successful, spiritual missionary. Then something happens that shatters that image and she learns to put no created image, no matter how "spiritual", in the place of God.

    The 1599 Geneva Bible
    The original 1599 Geneva Bible with notes written by the reformers. Nothing has been updated except the spelling. This translation is characterized by simple and beautiful language that is surprisingly understandable even to modern readers.

    Aunt Jane's Hero by Elizabeth Prentiss
    The heartwarming story of a Christian couple seeking to establish a home whose happiness flows from a beautiful relationship with the Lord Jesus. Biblical truths about marriage and family life are interwoven throughout this lovely story.

    Gold Cord by Amy Carmichael
    The story of the Dohnavur Fellowship in Amy Carmichael's own words. An amazing testimony of the work of God.

    They Found the Secret by V. Raymond Edman
    This is a book about the exchanged life, the life that is of Christ. This collection of 20 short biographies of men and women who discovered the power of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit will increase your desire to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in your own life. The Christian life is, first and foremost, about a mighty, resurrected Lord whose Spirit can indwell and completely transform those who surrender to Him.

    Toward Jerusalem by Amy Carmichael
    A collection of poetry and songs written for those who are about the King's business.

    His Thoughts Said. . .His Father Said . . . by Amy Carmichael
    The thoughts of a child of God are often troubled and questioning. The Father has an answer to all of them.

    A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot
    My favorite biography of Amy Carmichael. Full of excerpts from Amy's writings, this well-researched book gives us a glimpse into the life of one of the great lovers of God.

    Love to the Uttermost by F. B. Meyer
    An exposition of John 13-21. The author digs deep into the events of Jesus' last hours in order to bring us to a closer, passionate devotion to the Messiah.

    God's Missionary by Amy Carmichael
    "The Cross is the attraction." This fiery little book reveals Christ's standards for the true soldiers of the Cross.

    Testament From Prison by Georgi Vins
    A collection of personal testimonies, stories, sermons, letters, and poetry written by Georgi Vins, his family, and other persecuted Russian believers.

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Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World by Carolyn McCulley  is a book I have wanted to read for a long time. I was able to read it over my summer vacation and was refreshed and challenged by Carolyn’s thorough research and Biblical answers to the lies of feminism. I started reading the author’s blog, Radical Womanhood, some time ago and have been blessed by her perspective and advice on living femininely as an unmarried lady.

 “This is true liberation for women . . . and men.”

The best and most unique thing about this book is it’s excellent summary of the development of feminism in the Western world over the past 200 years. Carolyn carefully examines the lives of key feminists who have influenced the movement and points out their personal unhappiness, discontentment, and often immorality. If you are looking for research and facts about feminism, this is a great resource!

“The Mommy Wars” is a title of another chapter. I have been amazed at Christian women who vilify each other over differences in child-raising practices, but as Carolyn points out, what other parents are doing is not the main problem we should concern ourselves with. Instead, “The real mommy wars are not against flesh and blood – other mothers and their parenting methods – but against the one who seeks to destroy the next generation of those who would rise up to praise God.” That’s a quote I’m going to remember. The incredible importance of motherhood has been attacked in Western culture. We are reaping the consequences of decades of absentee mothers, mothers who sacrificed their children on the altar of “me first”. Carolyn points out that motherhood is spiritual warfare, an incredibly importance work of “training the next generation to be worshipers of God.”

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Radical Womanhood begins with the story of the author’s own conversion to Christianity and away from a life of radical feminism. Her clear, precise explanation of the Gospel is a tremendous asset and foundation for the rest of the book. She clearly explains the Scriptural basis for femininity and womanly submission in the context of her own personal transition from a life of radical, 20th century feminism to a life of Godly, submissive femininity.    

In this book, Carolyn boldly confronts the foundational lies of feminism. In the chapter entitled, “Men aren’t the problem”, she reviews the history of feminist attitudes towards men and concludes, ” . . . women do have a problem. But it’s not men. It’s sin. Sin warps everything, including the good that God has designed in being a man or a woman. Women sin against men and men sin against women, and everyone sins against God and falls short of His standard of holiness and perfection.” Feminism is not the solution. Degrading men is not the solution. Only the redemption of Christ can provide a solution.

There is much, much more to this book, but I will leave it to my readers to obtain the book for themselves and study the wealth of material that this book contains. This book is written for adult women (18+) and does contain some material not intended for young minds. However, the author clearly tells her readers which pages are not suitable for young girls to read, making it easy for mothers to direct their younger daughters towards the portions of the book that they could benefit from at their age. I would encourage every Christian woman to read this book in order to develop Biblical responses to the lies of feminism that constantly surround them. You can get it here.

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2 Responses to “Book Review: Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley”

  1. warrior_poets
    warrior_poets

    I was very surprised to see that you posted about this book. I read it last month for my first time. Carolyn McCulley is a great teacher. I also love her book, Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?

    There are so many crazy and interesting historical facts in this book – it simply blew my mind away. I wish I could hand this book out to every woman I know, young and old. There’s so much in this book to learn from.

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  2. A_Sweet_Fragrance
    A_Sweet_Fragrance

    @warrior_poets - Yes, I’ve read “Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?” also. Good book, especially for singles my age :) I like her practical viewpoint and advice on things.

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