Bright legacy: Portraits of ten outstanding Christian women

by Ann Spangler

What do Catherine Marshall, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Amy Carmichael of India, and Madame Lafayette, wife of the famous hero of the American Revolution, have in common? All are outstanding Christian women, whose lives of love and courage speak powerfully to us of their faith in Christ. Each woman is the subject of a chapter written by a well-known Christian woman who was asked the "Would you write about someone you particularly admire, a woman remarkable for her generosity, love, and faithfulness?" The woman outlined in this volume encourage us to persevere and to believe that we can succeed - and succeed gloriously - despite the obstacles.

196 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

Ann Spangler is the best-selling author of numerous books, including Praying the Names of God, Women of the Bible, and Finding the Peace God Promises. An award-winning writer, Ann’s books have sold millions of copies over the course of her writing career. The mission of her books is to help readers strengthen their connection with God by encountering him in Scripture.

Before becoming a writer, Ann was an acquiring editor at various Christian publishers. From her unique perspective as an author and publishing professional, she believes readers are looking for well-written books that address the deep spiritual hungers that characterize our world.

She is the mother of two teenage daughters, both of whom were born in mainland China. In her spare time (what is spare time?), she loves to read, have dinner with friends, spend time on Lake Michigan’s beautiful beaches, travel, and stream British TV shows. An admitted Anglophile, she harbors deep prejudices in favor of anything British.

Reviews

[Becca Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a random thrift store find and I'm so glad I snatched it up without ever hearing anyone talk about it.

On one of my favorite podcasts, Strong Women with the Colson Center, the host, Sarah Stonestreet asks her guests, "If you could have coffee or tea with any woman from history, who would it be?" This book read like ten women answering that question. I love that it was written by different authors. Some of the women they wrote about are women we've heard of, but most are not. These are women we'll meet in Heaven one day and it was a great reminder that there are strong, outstanding women just doing the next right thing regardless of whether or not they'll ever really be well known.

Inspiring read!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually, each chapter is written by different authors, about different women, so some chapters are excellent and some are only so so. The good chapters, like the ones about Amy Carmichael, Evelyn Harris Brand and Ethel Renwick are enough for me to recommend the book.