A pop-culture best-seller that may strike a chord more for Christians than for others. On a retreat of sorts, the protagonist meets God in person – or...moreA pop-culture best-seller that may strike a chord more for Christians than for others. On a retreat of sorts, the protagonist meets God in person – or in 3 persons, in this telling – and wrestles with the theological challenges presented by the murder of his daughter four years earlier. Led to a lively discussion, but there were many in the group who hadn’t liked the book. Not highly recommended.(less)
A somewhat dry discussion of Christian faith, from a fervent convert to Christianity. We read this because one Christian group member was seeking a te...moreA somewhat dry discussion of Christian faith, from a fervent convert to Christianity. We read this because one Christian group member was seeking a text that would explain basic universal (among Christians) Christian beliefs. [We are still seeking that text.] Many women didn’t finish reading the text, and the discussion it inspired was not especially lively. Not highly recommended.(less)
Memoir of a Christian who is drawn to her faith and creates food pantries as her work as a Christian. Good for discussion about communion and about g...more Memoir of a Christian who is drawn to her faith and creates food pantries as her work as a Christian. Good for discussion about communion and about good works and faith. Some may be offended by her opinions about communion.(less)
. Memoir of Catholic social justice “hero.” Makes for a good discussion about living the gospel of generosity to the poor and issues of what it takes...more. Memoir of Catholic social justice “hero.” Makes for a good discussion about living the gospel of generosity to the poor and issues of what it takes to live in community. No offensive themes.(less)
A Christian woman’s account of her own spiritual journey. Fairly good discussion but not one of our best because Lamott’s experience of Christianity w...moreA Christian woman’s account of her own spiritual journey. Fairly good discussion but not one of our best because Lamott’s experience of Christianity was so different from the Christian women in our group. Suggested that before discussing this book we should have read a more basic introduction to Christianity in order to put Lamott’s experience in a larger context of Christian belief and practice. (Merrimack Valley)
The author describes how her brief early experiences with Judaism, Buddhism and Catholicism helped her to be open to religion/faith. A former user of drugs and alcohol, promiscuous and an unwed mother, she is embraced by a small, gritty church community. Some readers were uncomfortable with her coarse language, but the book led to a good discussion. Discussion rating 4 (Rosindale 2012-2013) (less)
This book was informative for those in our group who knew little about clergy life in a Protestant Christian family, and a little boring for those who...moreThis book was informative for those in our group who knew little about clergy life in a Protestant Christian family, and a little boring for those who do. However, the struggle of the relationship between the two Christian women leaders was food for quite a healthy discussion. It brought up a meaningful exchange on the topic of forgiveness that seemed to speak to all members of our book group. We would recommend keeping this book on the list of suggested reading. Review by Andover Group.(less)
This book is a summary of Progressive Christianity and some contemporary thinking among Christians who are part of what Borg calls an “emerging paradi...moreThis book is a summary of Progressive Christianity and some contemporary thinking among Christians who are part of what Borg calls an “emerging paradigm.” Led to a good discussion and some women who are not Christian were very surprised and had questions about what Borg says. Not controversial. (Review By Merrimack Valley Group)
Borg’s book is a bridge-building look at Christianity from the perspectives of “The Older Paradigm” and “The New Paradigm.” Some loved it, some found it too academic. But a recommended basic book on modern Christianity. (Review by Metro West Group)(less)
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