Jonalyn Fincher wants to show that women can be both fully human and fully feminine. Traditionally, femininity has been a role women play, a role defined by culture and simplistic sermons. The author encourages women to look at the feminine roles or boxes that pinch their souls: mother, fashion devotee, working wife, intellectual. Does God treat femininity as a role, a curse, or a gift? And when Jesus redeemed women, what was it exactly that he redeemed? Even after Eden, Fincher points out, God planned to redeem both men and women. But for centuries, women have been taught to devalue the very aspects of their souls that are unique and irreplaceable. Femininity itself runs deeper than aprons, frills, or romance. It begins with feminine souls who are living cameos of the triune God.In Ruby Slippers, Fincher takes a fresh, direct look at the challenges she faced on her search for the feminine soul. She goes step by step through what it means to be a woman and how to cultivate her soul, choosing not to shy away from psychology, theology or personal transparency. In her journey she discovers an understanding of femininity that is timeless and groundbreaking. The roles melt away into something like Dorothy’s ruby slippers, something women have always had—the souls to walk today with freedom and femininity.
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"I used this book for a women's book club in my church and absolutely loved it. The author dug in deep and forced you to face attitudes and misconceptions that society has caused women to believe without question for too long. A great read."
— Amber (5 out of 5 stars)
" Wonderful book. It taught me more about being a woman than any other book I've read. It was refreshing to read. "
— Rubi, 7/15/2013" I enjoyed this. I've had many of the same thoughts over the years. I appreciate her desire to bring in both a biblical and experiential perspective. Worth reading. it is neither angry feminism or mind numbing docility. "
— Gwen, 7/9/2013" This book is by far the most encouraging and challenging books I have ever read on what it means to be feminine and free. "
— Anna, 4/19/2013" rereading this book and searching for a great quote she wrote in the back chapters "
— Trish, 5/14/2010" Am currently reading, recieved as a birthday gift from the editor. "
— Melissa, 1/26/2010" so far so good. I love her take on feminine qualities... although I might be a bit too liberal to buy into all her stuff. My women's study is reading it. "
— Kelly, 7/18/2009" This book is by far the most encouraging and challenging books I have ever read on what it means to be feminine and free. "
— Anna, 7/3/2009" rereading this book and searching for a great quote she wrote in the back chapters "
— Trish, 10/24/2008" Am currently reading, recieved as a birthday gift from the editor. "
— Melissa, 9/26/2008" so far so good. I love her take on feminine qualities... although I might be a bit too liberal to buy into all her stuff. My women's study is reading it. <br/> <br/> "
— Kelly, 10/1/2007