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  1. Linda Kay Klein's book delves into the purity movement and the culture of sexual shaming within the evangelical community in the U.S. The book is described as a mix of memoir and expose, where Klein shares her own experiences and interviews evangelical women who have been negatively impacted by the church's teachings on purity. Through anecdotes and statistics, Klein explores the long-lasting effects of the purity culture, including victim blaming, submission of women to men, and the struggles faced by those who have left the evangelical faith.

    I yanked my T-shirt up, exposed my twenty-year-old belly, and strained to lift my head from the bed so I could survey the damage. A nearly foot-long open wound, freshly stuffed with gauze, ran the len...

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    The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner
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    The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner is a memoir that dives into the harrowing experiences of the author growing up in a polygamist community in Mexico. Through clear-eyed prose and unwavering courage, Wariner recounts the hardships and abuse faced by her family, showcasing her survival and ability to thrive despite the adversities. The book offers a detailed and vivid account of Ruth's challenging childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, highlighting themes of resilience, courage, and the human spirit.

    I am my mother’s fourth child and my father’s thirty-ninth. I grew up in Colonia LeBaron, a small town in the Mexican countryside 200 miles south of El Paso, Texas. The colony, as we called it, was fo...

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    What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey
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    Philip Yancey's 'What's So Amazing About Grace?' is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of grace and its significance in Christianity. Through anecdotes and real-life examples, Yancey delves into the idea of grace as undeserved kindness, contrasting it with the harsh realities of cruelty and unforgiveness in the world. The book challenges Christians to reflect on their role as dispensers of grace and encourages a deeper understanding of the transformative power of grace in everyday life.

    A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me she had been renting out her daughter—two years old!—...

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    Educated by Tara Westover
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    Educated by Tara Westover is a memoir recounting the author's tumultuous childhood growing up in Idaho in a dysfunctional family. Tara's father, a strict Mormon and anti-government supporter, forbids her from attending school, leading her to work in the family's scrap yard instead. Despite the isolation and abuse she faces at home, Tara eventually breaks free and pursues education, earning scholarships and grants to study at prestigious universities like Cambridge and Harvard. The book delves into themes of familial dysfunction, survivalism, mental illness, and the transformative power of education.

    My strongest memory is not a memory. It’s something I imagined, then came to remember as if it had happened. The memory was formed when I was five, just before I turned six, from a story my father tol...

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    Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope by Megan Phelps-Roper
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    'Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope' by Megan Phelps-Roper is a memoir that delves into the author's upbringing in the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its extreme beliefs and controversial picketing activities. The book follows Megan's transformation from a devoted church member to questioning her beliefs and eventually breaking away from the church. Through her personal experiences and struggles, Megan portrays the complexities of family ties, indoctrination, and the journey towards self-discovery and redemption. The writing style captures the emotional turmoil, the internal conflicts, and the eventual liberation of a woman who dares to challenge the beliefs she was raised with.

    If a mother thinks something is important enough to take a public position about, shouldn’t she teach her children that value? Where else should children be at the time of public debate? At the local ...

  6. Frances FitzGerald's book 'The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America' delves into the historical development of evangelical Christianity in the United States up to the beginning of the Trump presidency. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the early history of evangelicalism to the 1960s, to the divisions, power struggles, and attempts to dominate the Republican Party based on ideology rather than theology. It explores the cyclical nature of American Evangelicalism, detailing conflicts and controversies throughout history, including the rise of the Christian Right in the 1990s and early 2000s. FitzGerald's writing style combines detailed research with engaging storytelling, making the 700-page book a compelling read that sheds light on the evolving landscape of American Evangelicalism.

    THE ORIGINS of evangelicalism as a distinct form of Protestantism lie in the revivals that swept back and forth across the English-speaking world and Northern Europe in the eighteenth and nineteenth c...

  7. 'Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists' by Dan Barker chronicles the author's personal journey from evangelical Christianity to atheism. Through honest testimony, Barker explores his reasons for rejecting his Christian faith, delving into topics such as the contradictions in the Bible, doubts about God's existence, and disbelief in the historicity of Christ and the resurrection. The book also touches on Barker's experiences with the Christian community's reaction to his change in beliefs, highlighting the challenges and reflections that come with such a significant shift in worldview.

    When I was 15 I received a “call to the ministry.” It happened one evening in late 1964 during a week of revival meetings at Anaheim Christian Center in Anaheim, California. This was during the start ...

  8. 'Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation' by Kristin Kobes Du Mez delves into the history of evangelical culture in America, exploring the roots of Christian nationalism, toxic masculinity, and political activism within the white evangelical population. Through a meticulous analysis, Du Mez connects the dots between the evangelical support for figures like Donald Trump and the influence of male leadership in shaping both the Church and the political realm. highlights how the evangelical community's emphasis on aggressive masculinity and Christian nationalism paved the way for the rise of figures like Trump, ultimately fracturing the nation along cultural and ideological lines.

    The author, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, presents a well-researched and nuanced account of the religious right in America, tracing back decades of history to uncover the role of gender ideologies in laying the groundwork for Trumpism. Through a critical examination of evangelical culture, Du Mez sheds light on the deep-seated patriarchal values that have influenced everything from Biblical interpretations to political movements within the white evangelical community. By dissecting key figures and movements, the book offers a compelling narrative that unravels the complex relationship between evangelicalism, masculinity, and American culture, ultimately providing readers with a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped the nation's political landscape.

    THE PATH THAT ENDS WITH JOHN WAYNE AS AN icon of Christian masculinity is strewn with a colorful cast of characters, from the original cowboy president to a baseball-player-turned-preacher to a singin...

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    Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
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    'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' by Jeanette Winterson is a semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the life of a young girl, Jeanette, growing up in an evangelical community in England during the 1960s. The story follows Jeanette's coming of age, her struggles with her own sexuality conflicting with her church's beliefs, and her journey towards self-discovery. Winterson's writing style is a mix of poetry, humor, and drama, interweaving fairy tales and fantasy elements to add depth to the narrative.

    The book explores themes of family expectations, identity development, repression, and the challenges of coming of age in a conservative religious environment. Winterson's storytelling is described as witty, observant, and emotionally tough, capturing the complexities of Jeanette's upbringing and her journey towards self-acceptance.

    Like most people I lived for a long time with my mother and father. My father liked to watch the wrestling, my mother liked to wrestle; it didn’t matter what. She was in the white corner and that was ...

  10. "Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America" by Mel White is a deeply personal account of the author's journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a gay man within the context of his Christian faith. White recounts his struggles growing up in a religious family that condemned homosexuality, his attempts to conform to societal expectations by marrying a woman, and his eventual realization that he could no longer deny his true identity. Through his experiences, White challenges societal norms, confronts bigotry, and advocates for acceptance and love regardless of sexual orientation.


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