This book is so good, I put down my borrowed copy halfway through reading to order my very own copy. Renita J. Weems helps us reconsider the Bible through a womanist frame and looks at female relationships as a way for women to exercise spiritual practice. This is a rich, powerful, and accessible book. I feel both challenged and fed at once--definitely a must-read.

2.23 re-read: this was a book club choice, and I feel doubly glad to own this book. The chapter, "A Crying Shame" is the most poignant. But really, a holy fire burns in each of these chapters. ( )