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“Snake Oil, Becca Stevens’ profound and sensual autobiography,
carries a weight of joy in every syllable. Stevens’ greatest gift—as a writer
and as an Episcopal priest—is an ability to make falling in love with God an
inevitable, sacred, and necessary reality.”
— Alice Randall, New York Times bestselling author of The Wind Done Gone
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“Rich and insightful.”
— Booklist
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“A simple, comforting reflection
on one woman’s crusade to make a difference in the world.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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“I always think of
Becca Stevens as a sort of extraordinary, down-to-earth angel—conscience,
guide, inspiration, and girlfriend all rolled into one. I will treasure this
book.”
— Lee Smith, author of Mrs. Darcy and the Blue-Eyed Stranger
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“Snake Oil is one of the best reads I have had in a very long time.
Stevens is a consummate storyteller…poignant, persuasive, witty, wise, and,
ultimately, a passionate lover of God.”
— Phyllis Tickle, lecturer on religion in America and author of Emergence Christianity
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SNAKE OIL is one of the best reads I have had in a very long time. Stevens is a consummate storyteller...poignant, persuasive, witty, wise and, ultimately, a passionate lover of God."
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—Phyllis Tickle, lecturer on religion in America and author of Emergence Christianity: What it Is, Where it is Going, and Why it Matters
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A simple, comforting reflection on one woman's crusade to make a difference in the world.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Rich and insightful.
— Booklist
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SNAKE OIL, Becca Stevens' profound and sensual autobiography, carries a weight of joy in every syllable. Stevens' greatest gift--as a writer and as an Episcopal priest--is an ability to make falling in love with God an inevitable, sacred, and necessary reality."
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—Alice Randall, author of The Wind Done Gone and Ada's Rules
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In her new book,Becca Stevens does more than reclaim the term Snake Oil, she tells a personal story of reclaiming life, hope, and grace. A truly inspiring read of painful hardships, enduring faith and seizing hope.
— Senator Bill Frist, M.D.
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I always think of Becca Stevens as a sort of extraordinary, down-to-earth angel--conscience, guide, inspiration and girlfriend all rolled into one. I will treasure this book.
— Lee Smith, author of Mrs. Darcy and the Blue-Eyed Stranger
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Only Becca Stevens can write a book extolling the virtues of being a snake oil salesman, and have us believe it. After reading this, I'm ready to be anointed!
— Marshall Chapman, author of They Came to Nashville and Goodbye, Little Rock and Roller
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This book is a fascinating life story of a woman who took the evil done to her and used it for the motivation to do good for abused women around the world. She has been God's instrument for healing and hope for countless numbers of broken women across America.
— Tony Campolo, PhD, Eastern University
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Some old-timey snake-oil salesmen offered the Gospel and then sold their products. Becca Stevens does it the other way around. This book helps explain why her way works better.
— Don Schlitz, Grammy Award-winning songwriter