Great Women of Faith
by Sue Stanton
Paperback|Jan 2003
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Presents biographies of women from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances who heard a call from God and answered, some by actions that brought international attention and some in the quiet of a cloister.
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Great Women of Faith is a collection of 36 brief biographies of women, each extraordinary in her own way, who answered a call from God and worked toward social justice and equality in the world. They include such well-known names as Jane Addams, Flannery O'Connor, and Sojourner Truth, as well as lesser-known women such as Margaret O'Halloran, Zelie Martin, and Lois Wilson.^Coming from a wide variety of circumstances and backgrounds, these women are linked by their common vision and love for humankind, and their pursuit of social justice. They will thrill and inspire readers of all ages, women and men, with their faith, their fervor, and their accomplishments.^This noteworthy book: .^- is a wonderful teaching tool for grades 4 and up, including adults..^- introduces women who have until now not been written about..^- is unique in placing these women's lives in the context of social justice.
Brief profiles of women, with an emphasis on those who contributed to social justice.
Product Code 080914123X
Department General Books
Category Biography
Sub-Category General
Publisher Paulist Press
Publication Date Jan 2003
Dimensions 214 x 140 x 8mm
Sue Stanton
Sue Stanton is the author of the best-selling Child's Guide to the Mass, as well as several other books for Paulist Press. A registered nurse for over thirty years, she is also a playwright, children's author, and journalist. She lives in Ames, Iowa.
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