Si hoy en día dar un giro profesional o enfrentar el peso de una carrera médica es un desafío gigante, imagina hacerlo en la década de 1850, cuando el consenso médico dictaba que el esfuerzo intelectual podía "dañar el útero" de las mujeres. Este tipo de historias y anécdotas me intriga, porque la realidad en la que yo he vivido es sumamente diferente. Quisiera leerlo con mi hija y comentar qué piensa ella ya que es Generación Z.
Sisters in Science de Olivia Campbell es la fascinante historia real de Elizabeth Blackwell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson y Sophia Jex-Blake, tres mujeres que no solo se atrevieron a soñar con ser doctoras, sino que terminaron fundando sus propias escuelas de medicina tras encontrar las puertas del sistema completamente blindadas contra ellas.
Lo que hace que este libro sea tan especial y profundamente humano es que Campbell no las retrata como estatuas de bronce perfectas o heroínas sin fisuras. Las muestra con sus dudas, sus rivalidades, sus choques de personalidad y el inmenso costo emocional de ser "las primeras". A través de cartas y diarios personales, el libro se siente casi como un diario de trinchera, donde la amistad y la alianza estratégica se convierten en su único escudo contra una sociedad que las quería sumisas.
Es un relato ágil, conmovedor y con una vigencia tremenda. Una lectura que te llena de gratitud por las batallas del pasado y te inyecta una dosis enorme de inspiración para enfrentar los laberintos del presente. A veces se siente como novela, pero es impresionante que es una historia de la vida real (mis favoritas).
I Want to Trust You, but I Don't Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment by Lysa TerKeurst - Nelson Books | Thomas Nelson
The author seems authentic, she is committed to her cause and it is admirable how she expresses in this 100 devotions how she loves the word. Her invitation is loud and clear to put God´s message first in your life. She inspired me to get deeper and be constant in my journey digging in the Word. Any woman could benefit or get inspired by this content.
Through the Valley of Grief A 365-Day Devotional of Spiritual Practices for Hope in Suffering by Mattie Jackson - WaterBrook & Multnomah
Drawn Testimony My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist by Jane Rosenberg - Harlequin Trade Publishing | Hanover Square Press
Si alguna vez has visto el boceto de un juicio de alto perfil en las noticias, es muy probable que hayas estado mirando el trabajo de Jane Rosenberg. Drawn Testimony es una ventana fascinante y profundamente humana a un oficio que está desapareciendo: el de artista de tribunales. Me encantaría conocerla! las historias que tendrá (que no ha sido posible capturar en un boceto).
Lo hermoso de este libro es que no se limita a ser un portafolio de sus dibujos más famosos (aunque ver sus trazos de personajes como John Lennon, Mick Jagger o criminales notorios es un deleite). Jane nos lleva detrás de sus binoculares para mostrar lo que significa capturar la tensión, el miedo, la arrogancia o la absoluta desesperación de un ser humano en cuestión de minutos, bajo una presión tremenda. Qué facinante.
Es un libro corto, íntimo y honesto. Rosenberg escribe con la misma precisión con la que dibuja, recordándonos que, más allá de las leyes y los veredictos, los tribunales están llenos de historias humanas crudas. Una lectura atrapante, original y muy visual, perfecta para los amantes del arte, el crimen real y la psicología humana.
You'll Make It (and They Will Too) Everything No One Talks About When You're Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-Midtvedt - WaterBrook & Multnomah
You'll Make It (and They Will Too) de Amy Betters-Midtvedt es el equivalente literario a que una amiga sabia, que ya pasó por esa tormenta, te abrace, te sirva una bebida y te dice: Respira, no eres la única.
Lo mejor de este libro es que no viene con ese tono de "manual de crianza perfecto" que tanto abruma. Amy escribe desde las trincheras, con honestidad brutal, muchísima fe y un humor que te hace reír justo cuando querías llorar (me imagino). No te da fórmulas mágicas para que tus hijos sean perfectos, sino herramientas reales para conectar con ellos en medio del caos, la salud mental y las crisis de identidad de la adolescencia.
Al final, te deja con una certeza reconfortante: la adolescencia es una etapa de supervivencia, pero vas a salir de esta, y ellos también. Me parece un bálsamo para el corazón de cualquier papá o mamá.
The Way of the Hermit My Incredible 40 Years Living in the Wilderness by Ken Smith - Harlequin Trade Publishing | Hanover Square Press
| ISBN | 9781335454966 |
| PRICE | $20.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 272 |
Deep Reading Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age by Rachel B. Griffis; Julie Ooms; Rachel M. De Smith Roberts - Baker Academic & Brazos Press
“Drawing from years of experience and research, Deep Reading offers insights, approaches, and practices to equip readers and teachers of readers. The book not only instructs—it inspires. I wish I had this work when I began teaching thirty years ago. It’s not only a book for teachers; it’s a book for all readers who desire to read deeply and to live deeply as well.”—Karen Swallow Prior, author of The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis
“This book eloquently joins the other voices calling us to soul-forming kinds of reading that can resist our descent into superficiality and hostility. Importantly, it goes beyond them in describing not just the texts we should read or the virtues we should seek but the actual practices that might get us there. All those who use text to teach others should read it. Anyone else who cares about reading and spiritual growth should join them.”—David I. Smith, director, Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning, Calvin University
“Deep Reading ought to be read and wrestled with by all those who want to read carefully and well, and it’s particularly essential for those tasked with guiding others’ reading in the classroom, the church, or the home. With its wealth of creative and practical examples, this book will enliven our efforts to read redemptively. In a culture where words more often cater to vicious appetites than challenge us to cultivate virtuous dispositions, this book is sorely needed.”—Jeffrey Bilbro, associate professor of English, Grove City College; editor-in-chief at Front Porch Republic
“While Christian literary approaches frequently are concerned with what specific texts should be read (canon wars) or their compatibility with Christianity (worldview critique), Deep Reading contributes to an important new and newly critical genre that views reading as a spiritual practice: a subversive activity contesting modern distraction, polarization, and consumerism. This jewel of a book will speak to readers of all sorts and inspire them to engage in deep, open, and generous reading.”—Susan VanZanten, senior research professor in humanities, Valparaiso University
“This well-researched and highly engaging book by three seasoned English professors provides both theological impetus and practical guidance for becoming wise, hospitable readers who read to gain wisdom, an empathetic imagination, and a greater capacity for love. Deep Reading is both timely and timeless as it highlights contemporary manifestations of the historical vices of ‘distraction,’ ‘hostility,’ and ‘consumerism’ that hinder attentive, active reading. These three educators both argue and illustrate the many ways in which ‘deep reading is an antidote to the vices of our age.’ Deep Reading is highly recommended for any lovers of books, especially educators; we all have much more to learn about embodied, engaged, deeply human reading.”—Mary McCampbell, author of Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy
Fighting Shadows Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive by Jefferson Bethke; Jon Tyson - Nelson Books | Thomas Nelson
Discover the satisfaction of becoming the man God created you to be. In a world that’s grown increasingly confused about--and hostile toward--the very notion of masculinity, authors Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson send a powerful call to men everywhere: it's time to step into the light of Jesus' vision for you as a man.
There's a shadow that's settled over the hearts of men today. Masculinity is in crisis. Critiques about the dangers of toxic masculinity and the abuses of patriarchal systems have grown louder than ever. The very notions of masculinity and manhood are under attack. In response to cultural shifts, some have doubled down on old stereotypes in ways that just add to the conflict and confusion.
The result? Many men simply feel paralyzed--worried about saying the wrong thing, unsure what to do with their ambitions or strengths, simultaneously tempted and shamed by a hypersexualized and pornified culture. Our models and mentors have failed us. Based on their years of working in men's ministry, Bethke and Tyson have good news for men looking for clarity and courage in this age of quiet desperation. In Fighting Shadows, they help men:
An entire generation of men is being told they should abdicate the responsibility and joy of living into God's calling on their lives—don't be one of them. If you're a man who's wondering what to do with your strength, your longings, and your gifts, it's time to step out of the shadows. Jesus has a vision for you.
| ISBN | 9781400243303 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation By Kevin DeYoung 5 Christlike Ways to Inspire the Next Generation for Christ - Crossway
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This booklet presents 5 Christlike ways to effectively communicate the Christian faith with the next generation—grab them with passion, win them with love, hold them with holiness, challenge them with truth, and amaze them with God.
Healing What You Can't Erase Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out by Christopher Cook - WaterBrook & Multnomah
Ask Pastor John 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions by Tony Reinke
John Piper’s Answers to Hundreds of Questions about Ethics, Theology, the Bible, and More
Navigating the Christian life in a secular world will inevitably stir questions in the lives of thoughtful believers. Motivated by the need for sound biblical advice, Ask Pastor John was formed, a podcast featuring pastor-theologian and bestselling author John Piper’s answers to audience-proposed questions about life’s toughest topics. Podcast episodes have been played over 230 million times and have become a staple in the lives of Christians around the world.
In this unique book, Ask Pastor John host Tony Reinke summarizes and organizes ten years of their most insightful and popular episodes into accessible, thematic sections. Readers will be able to quickly and systematically access Piper’s insights on hundreds of topics including Bible reading, dating, social media, mental health, and more. We discover afresh how asking good questions strengthens faith and grows our understanding of God’s word.
Based on John Piper’s Well-Known Podcast Ask Pastor John: Questions and answers are distilled by journalist, author, and host Tony Reinke
Widely Accessible: Appeals to new believers, seasoned Christians, church leaders, and young adults alike
Useful Reference Tool: Great for looking up commonly questioned topics related to life, Christianity, and the Bible.
“My first thought on seeing these pages was that perhaps not since Richard Baxter penned his massive Christian Directory has a book like Ask Pastor John been offered to Christians. From the vast number of questions to which John Piper has responded over a decade of podcasting, these pages contain 750 of the most listened-to answers. And while Piper’s ministry is separated from Baxter’s by more than three centuries, a common thread binds them together—the deep-seated conviction that the God-breathed Scriptures make us ‘wise for salvation’ in the fullest sense because, in providing teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness, they are sufficient to equip us ‘for every good work’ (2 Tim. 3:15–17). The value of these pages is as evident as it is manifold. At one level, theological, pastoral, and ethical questions are assessed, analyzed, and consistently answered by bringing them to the touchstone of Scripture. But in addition, this is done with a rigorous and determined attention to both the wording and the interior logic of God’s word with a desire to help us to think God’s thoughts after him. And this in turn serves all of us as a pattern to learn and apply in our own Bible reading, and as a model that encourages us to live according to Scripture. In addition, the step-by-step care with which John Piper seeks to handle Scripture helps us—as he would wish—to discern how what he says applies in our own lives, and, indeed, where it might not. And so as a theologian he guides our understanding, and as a pastor he encourages us to grow in discernment so that we are not simply becoming automatons but are learning to think through and apply God’s word by ourselves, for ourselves, and to ourselves. We owe a debt of grateful thanks to John Piper for the labor of love and devotion of time and pastoral care this book reflects, and to his long-time colleague Tony Reinke, who—from an archive of over two million words!—has expertly selected and edited these pages. Here is one of those rare contemporary books that can be described as ‘should be in every Christian home,’ and to which we can turn again and again for guidance from God’s word, encouragement in Christ, and challenge to walk according to the Spirit.”
—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; author, The Whole Christ and Worthy
“I don’t know what is more remarkable, that the Ask Pastor John podcast has nearly two thousand episodes and over 230 million listens or that Tony Reinke has distilled all that content in order to give us a guided tour of 220 hours of audio recordings. Have you ever wished you could sit down with John Piper (or any wise, seasoned pastor) and ask him all your practical, nitty-gritty questions about life, ministry, parenting, sex, Bible reading, divorce, abuse, dating, gambling, eating, drinking, movies, demons, depression, poetry, and selfie sticks? Then this is the book for you. Even if you don’t agree with Piper on every jot and tittle of application, you will find that he is always thoughtful, always careful, always pastoral, and always tied to the Bible. Read the book straight through, a little each day, or use these five hundred pages as an encyclopedia on situational ethics and practical theology. Either way, I can’t imagine any Christian who wouldn’t be helped (and fascinated) by the hundreds of topics covered in this amazing resource.”
—Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina; Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte
“Throw a hard question at John Piper and he will isolate the main challenge and address it with a sage answer, drawn from the Bible, delivered in a kind tone that lacks even a hint of hubris. He willingly answers all sorts of dilemmas, from hard Bible verses to the daily struggles of the Christian life to culturally charged questions that border on the embarrassing to the bizarre. For years I have been an avid listener because each episode draws me deeper into God’s word. Pastor John has spoken so wisely on such a wide array of topics that I am always ferreting through past episodes to learn more. But that vast archive can be daunting. With many years of experience as the host, Tony Reinke has pulled together the 750 most popular episodes from their first decade together into a single guide touching on dozens of themes. This book is an index to the podcast archive, drawing together multiple episodes on single topics, making it easy for me to find the audio I need, when I need it. As a podcast listener, I couldn’t be more pleased. I’m thankful to Reinke for compiling this encyclopedia and—now for over a decade—drawing out, documenting, and helping us all more richly benefit from America’s most beloved theologian!”
—Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center
“This book is a remarkable achievement, cataloging John Piper’s answers to hundreds of challenges and dilemmas in the Christian life. A modern-day Table Talk, reminiscent of Martin Luther, this book is like sitting across a table from a Bible-saturated pastor addressing issues that are timely and issues that are timeless. You likely won’t agree with every answer. I didn’t. But what I appreciate about this book is how, even when I disagreed, Pastor John pointed me back to the Scriptures and pressed my nose deeper into those pages where, through studying and savoring, I find the unerring words of life. I am thankful for this encyclopedia of wisdom and insight. It increases my love for God and his word.”
—Trevin Wax, Vice President of Research and Resource Development, North American Mission Board; Visiting Professor, Cedarville University; author, The Thrill of Orthodoxy; Rethink Your Self; and This Is Our Time
“For years, the Ask Pastor John podcast has served me as a go-to reservoir for pastoral encouragement and practical help. There is nothing else like it. If you’re serious about your joy in Jesus, turn these pages and find accessible, God-centered answers to life’s biggest questions. The book is brilliantly organized; few will sufficiently appreciate what Reinke has pulled off here.”
—Matt Smethurst, Lead Pastor, River City Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia; author, Before You Open Your Bible and Before You Share Your Faith
