The Story of Ruth: Twelve Moments in Every Woman's LifeReclaiming the powerful biblical story of Ruth as a model for contemporary women seeking a fully spiritual life, Chittister and Swanson explore a series of defining moments in a woman's life--from loss and change to aging and insight. 12 color illustrations. |
Contents
Your Story and Mine | 1 |
Loss | 7 |
Change | 15 |
Transformation | 21 |
Aging | 29 |
Independence | 37 |
Respect | 45 |
Recognition | 51 |
Insight | 57 |
Empowerment | 65 |
SelfDefinition | 73 |
Invisibility | 79 |
Fulfillment | 85 |
Bibliography | 91 |
Endnotes | 92 |
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