Prayer Power And Petticoats

by Sue E. Tennant

Who owns your life? Tough questions and answers from those in the trenches on the art and science of life. Contains many leading contributors including Kay Arthur, Fr. Frank Pavone, Chuck Colson, Joni Eareckson Tada and many others. The social issues discussed include genetic engineering, cloning, fetal–tissue research, abortion, euthanasia and bio–patents on human life. Will you find Biblical answers before these issues of conscience affect your family?

253 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

Reviews

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

This fascinating collection of tidbits on First Ladies throughout history is a real gem. A brief bio of each First Lady, along with her accomplishments and contributions to this country's history, is accompanied by a telling of her faith and the role it played (or didn't play, in some cases) in her time in the White House. Biblical passages and a brief prayer are also included for each entry. As we learn about the women thrust into the spotlight and harnessed with official duties, like it or not, due to their husbands' political ambitions, we also learn how their willingness, or lack thereof, affected the president and his policies. The author helps the stories along by including a synopsis of what we can or should have learned from each woman. This is really a great way to get to know our First Ladies and to see the world through their eyes.

I wondered before reading it if it were possible that every single First Lady had been of a faith so powerful that it could have had historical significance - it seemed unlikely. But the author nimbly handles every case, even those in which no sign of religious standing was ever present, and teaches us both from the strengths and the weaknesses of these distinguished women.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting snippets of history.