Overview

Many silent and forgotten voices are brought to life in this volume which presents the accumulated wisdom of women mystics, theologians, spiritual directors, poets, visionaries, mothers and activists over eleven centuries. Featured writers include Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux, Bernadette of Lourdes, Bridget of Sweden, Wendy Beckett, Joan Chittister, and many more, some translated into English for the first time. Their concerns are broad ranging and they reflect on: Prayer, Family life, a woman's lot, suffering, comfort and consolation, women's ministry and its restrictions and more. All these varied voices are linked by a common thread: in every age women have sought authentic spiritual self expression. This anthology is an inspiration for all women today who are seeking opportunity to define and realise their charisma.

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This book introduced me to many writers I will look out for in future; I liked the short biographies which grounded the spiritual insights. (...) I found the book was best read in short, meditative chunks; it would be great as an accompaniment to prayer times for both men and women! -- Alsion Fulford Home and Family 2006 The anthology is a triumph, containing much that will rouse as well as amuse or give cause to ponder. Methodist Recorder 20060901 There is never time to read everyting that one wants to or even to know what to read and so this is a good, accessible, reasonably-priced introduction to writings from mystics, poets, diarists, saints and teachers which can be followed up as desired. -- Gloria Street The Reader 2006

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FELICITY LENG is an artist, teacher and writer. Educated at the Slade School of Fine Art and in Paris, she has exhibited widely and has taught art and languages in France and England. She currently lives in France.

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