Radical Womanhood

I have read Carolyn McCulley's blog, also called Radical Womanhood and she is wonderful. So I was not surprised when one of my best friends recommended her book. In fact, it received such high praise from both my friend and her husband that I was afraid to read it. When I set up really high expectations, I usually find myself sorely disappointed. This has been an exceptional experience, in a lot of ways.

When I finished it, I couldn't wait to post it here, because I want every woman I know to read it. I want many men I know to read it too, including Andy, though I won't hold my breath on that one. ;) (I've already got him slaving away with another book!) I have been able to read him several exerpts as we lay in bed reading, and that has always prompted good questions and conversation, which was one of the many treasures this book brought me. It is hard to find good material written for women about women. I've had to get good stuff about women from men like John Piper or CJ Mahaney. This book was like a breath of fresh air. It's direct, relevent, and well researched. Carolyn's stance is rooted in a deep understanding of Scripture and the character of God. It will challenge and encourage you in many aspects of your life, particularly as a wife or mother.

The book was also so well written that it didn't read like a nonfiction. I found myself struggling to put it down. It has a great mix of historical fact, Scripture, Caroline's reasoning, and personal testimony. I frequently had to set it down so that I could mull over something or sift through where my heart was on a particular issue. On the flip side, I read part of it on a plane and had to set it down several times because people were staring at the girl who was sobbing while she read. :)

Overall, it's one of the best nonfiction books I've ever read. You will learn tons about the effects of feminism on our culture, people we share our lives with, and even ourselves. You will be able to compare your view with what God has commanded in Scripture. I hope you will be pushed to repentance as I was, and that you will be encouraged to be a radical woman of God!