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2008-2009 USFWI READING COURSE LIST
The United Society of Friends Women International (USFWI) recommend a list of books in various categories which may challenge you, broaden your outlook on life, inspire you to go deeper spiritually. However, they no longer make requirements for adult readers. Instead you are encouraged to check with your Yearly Meeting Literature Secretary to know what you need to read to receive a certificate at the end of the year. It is exciting that there are women among us who have met those requirements for 50 or more years! Here is the Reading List suggestions from USFWI for 2008-2009.
The books can
be ordered from Quakerbooks of FGC at 1216 Arch Street, 2B, Philadelphia, PA
19107; phone 1-800-966-4556; e-mail address:
www.QuakerBooks.org. Prices are subject to change. (Except
From Malt to Marriage).
From Malt to Marriage may be ordered from: Jim Ellis, 402 Prairie Ave., Wilmington, OH 45177 jim_anne@verizon.net or by calling 937.382.3621
ALL BOOK PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
FICTION
QUAKER
SUMMER - Lisa Samson
A modern woman's inward journey, inspired by two Quaker women who
befriend her. $15.00
FORGED IN
THE FIRE - Ann Turnbull
In the sequel to No Shame, No Fear, Susanna waits for her fiancé
to arrive from London, unaware the plague is beginning to spread in the
city. $17.00
THE AUTUMN'S
BRIGHTNESS - Daisy Newman
A Quaker widow visits her cousin in New York City and discovers the city
and a new look at herself. $12.00
BIOGRAPHY
SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME - Ron Hall & Denver Moore
Story of the lives woven together of a modern homeless slave, an upscale
art dealer, and his wife. $15.00
BRYSON CITY
SEASONS - Walt Larimore, M.D.
Sequel to Bryson City Tales. The doctor continues the story of his
medical practice in the North Carolina mountains. $15.00
BRIDGING THE
CLASS DIVIDE AND OTHER LESSONS FOR GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS - Linda Stout
Addresses the barriers of race and class discrimination by the founder of
the Peidmont Peace Project. $18.00
REBECCA
JANNEY TIMBERS CLARK; TURNED IN THE HAND OF GOD - Lyndon S. Black
Explores the year a young nurse served with American Friends Service
Committee in Poland $5.00
DEVOTIONAL
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WOMEN WALK IN FAITH -
Lysa Terkeurst
Identifies five phases of faith encountered when women work to fulfill
their dreams. $12.00
SACRED
RHYTHMS: ARRANGING OUR LIVES FOR SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION - Ruth Haley
Barton
Discusses seven spiritual disciplines and how to incorporate them into
daily life. $16.00
THE 21 MOST
ENCOURAGING PROMISES OF THE BIBLE - Dave Earley
Devotional containing scripture and discussion on 21 encouraging
promises. $10.00
THE
SANCTUARY OF THE SOUL: SELECTED WRITINGS OF THOMAS KELLY and WALKING
HUMBLY WITH GOD: SELECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN WOOLMAN - Keith Beasley-Topliffe:
ed.
(2 small books, same editor) Contains readable excerpts from the writings
of two Quaker classic authors Each $5.00
GROWTH AND CHALLENGE
HAVING A
MARY SPIRIT - Joanna Weaver
Reflections on the stories of the Biblical Marys and others as catalysts
for change. $14.00
THANKING
BLESSING-THE SACRED ART. SPIRITUAL VITALITY THROUGH GRATEFULNESS - Jay
Marshall
Recapturing a thankful and blessed approach to modern trials and
circumstances. $17.00
BUT I TELL
YOU - Karen Oberst
A refreshing study of The Sermon on the Mount. $19.00
KINDRED
SOULS - Stephanie Ford
Discussion of spiritual friendship, with God and others around.
$12.00
BY OR ABOUT QUAKERS
FROM MALT TO
MARRIAGE - Jim Ellis
A new and scriptural look at some familiar nursery rhymes. $14.00
PRACTICING
DISCERNMENT TOGETHER. FINDING GOD'S WAY IN DECISION MAKING - Lon
Fendall, Jan Wood, Bruce Bishop
Steps and skills for reaching group decisions and valuable guidance to
individuals who seek the will of God.
THE BACK
BENCH - Margaret Hope Bacon
Novel set in 1837 Philadelphia, where a Quaker orphan experiences
religious and racial differences. $13.00
THE ADVOCATE
- Lois Jordan, ed.
Current readings of the USFW's work and mission partners.
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