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A work of memoir and investigative journalism on the exvangelical movement: its origins; stories of its members; and its social, cultural, and political impact.

"A . . . memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University"--Amazon.

"[The author] discovered reading early on as a daily gift, a way of encountering the world in all its wonder. But what she came to realize as an adult was just how powerfully books had shaped her as a woman to live a story within that world, to be a lifelong learner, to grasp hope in struggle, and to create and act with courage. Here she draws readers into the life-giving journey of becoming a woman who reads and lives well"--OCLC.

"Takes readers on a guided tour through works of . . . literature both ancient and modern, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as most essential for good character and the good life. In reintroducing ancient virtues . . . , [the author] draws on . . . classical and Christian thinkers, including Aristotle, Aquinas, and Augustine. Covering authors from Henry Fielding to Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen to George Saunders, and Flannery O'Connor to F. Scott Fitzgerald, [she] explores some of the . . . universal themes found in the pages of classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounters with great writing. In examining works by these authors and more, [she] shows why virtues such as prudence, temperance, humility, and patience are still necessary for human flourishing and civil society"--Provided by publisher.

Practical tools and biblical advice for Christians on having successful relationships, careers, and more.

". . . Sadie Robertson encourages and inspires [readers] to make the critical choice to truly live passionate, courageous lives instead of being carried away by the world's value system"--Provided by publisher.

"When her brother dies, Aster suddenly becomes the hope of the family. Instead of arranging an early marriage to a boy from her village in Pakistan, her parents send her to high school in her brother's place. But Aster's new classmates are far from welcoming, and a teacher takes an instant dislike to her. Soon, she's accused of blasphemy. A social justice lawyer takes up her case, and Aster's Australian cousin, Maryam, starts an online campaign. But will it be enough to save Aster?"--Back cover.

"Set in the years 1950-1970 in a changing America and London, follow[s] two married couples--ministers and academics--whose intricate bonds of faith and friendship, jealousy and understanding, are tested by the birth of an autistic child"--Provided by publisher.

A young Christian in Islamic Spain flees C?rdoba and takes refuge in the monastery of Ripoll, where he is viewed with suspicion for studying the Arabic number system.

A young Christian in Islamic Spain flees Co?rdoba and takes refuge in the monastery of Ripoll, where he is viewed with suspicion for studying the Arabic number system.