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by Norvella P. Carter (Author), Quinita Ogletree (Editor), Kamala V. Williams (Editor)
As a Black Christian woman in today's society, you're met with a variety of challenges and unique circumstances. Through conflict and struggle, sustained by prayer and a zeal for life, you and countless other Black women have endured. How? The short answer is through faith.
The longer answer is addressed in the essays in Woman to Woman. Twenty-four seasoned Black leaders uncover how faith has helped African American women face the challenges found in their homes, jobs, churches, and communities. Topics include identity, leadership, relationships, healthy lifestyles and body image, mental health, motherhood, and creating generational wealth. In this compilation of 17 essays, you'll:- Learn how to deal with the modern-day issues that you face as a Black woman
- Gain practical wisdom through Scripture and the everyday examples of these brave women
- Understand how Jesus liberates you to become a positive force in the midst of trials
- Find hope to walk boldly in your identity in Christ in whatever role you serve
You'll gain insight on handling life's circumstances with joy and resilience as you read through the four parts of the book:
- Knowing Who We Are
- Managing Relationships with God at the Center
- Managing Complex Societal Challenges
- Going the Extra Mile for Self and Others
No matter your role--mother, daughter, business leader, sister, friend, caregiver, wife, single--find strength for your life as you lean on the wisdom of these women of faith.
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Time-tested faith. Strength through adversity. Abiding joy. The women whose stories you'll read on these pages want to share the hope they've found as they've faced life's struggles. As Black Christian women, they've endured a variety of challenges and unique circumstances. And they want to encourage you.
These 24 godly leaders uncover how faith has helped African American women rise up and embrace their roles in their homes, jobs, churches, and communities. In this compilation of 17 essays, you'll:
- Learn how to deal with the modern-day issues that you face as a Black woman
- Gain practical wisdom through Scripture and the everyday examples of these brave women
- Understand how Jesus liberates you to become a positive force amid trials
- Find hope to walk boldly in your identity in Christ in whatever role you serve
No matter where you are in your journey of faith, you'll find these friends and mentors cheering you on as you choose a Spirit-led, abundant life.
Author Biography
Norvella P. Carter is an author, editor, and professor emerita of education and retired endowed chair at Texas A&M University. - Quinita Ogletree is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Education at Texas A&M University, College Station, who writes with a focus on urban and multicultural education. - Kamala V. Williams is the director of Prairie View A&M University's Northwest Houston Center, as well as an adjunct instructor in the College of Education at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
