Adult Book List
Listed below are the books that are recommended by the USFW International Literature chairman for the 2008-2009 Reading Course. Iowa USFW encourages each member to read a total of 4 books each year. Three of these should be from the reading list and one can be a book of your choice. Our state literature secretary records names of those who complete the course each year and sends out certificates. It is our pleasure to recognize ladies who have completed 25 and 50 years of reading with a small gift during our Celebration of Service.
FICTION
Quaker Summer - Lisa Samson
A modern woman's inward journey, inspired by two Quaker women who befriend her.
Forged in the Fire - Ann Turnbull
In the sequel to No Shame, No Fear, Susanna waits for her fiance to arrive from London, unaware the plague is beginning to spread in the city.
The Autumn's Brightness - Daisy Newman
A Quaker widow visits her cousin in New York City and discovers the city and a new look at herself.
BIOGRAPHY
Same Kind of Different as Me - Ron Hall & Denver Moore
Story of the lives woven together of a modern homeless slave, an upscale art dealer, and his wife.
Bryson City Seasons - Walt Larimore M.D.
Sequel to Bryson City Tales. The doctor continues the story of his medical practice in the North Carolina mountains.
Bridging the Class Divide and other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing - Linda Stout.
Addresses the barriers of race and class discrimination by the founder of the Piedmont Peace Project.
Rebecca Janney Timbres Clark; Turned in the Hand of God - Lyndon S. Back
Explores the year a young nurse served with American Friends Service Committee in Poland.
DEVOTIONAL
What Happens When Women Walk in Faith - Lysa Terkeurst
Identifies five phases of faith encountered when women work to fulfill their dreams.
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging our Lives for Spiritual Transformation - Ruth Haley Barton
Discusses seven spiritual disciplines and how to incorporate them into daily life.
The 21 Most Encouraging Promises of the Bible - Dave Earley
Devotional containing scripture and discussion on 21 encouraging promises.
The Sanctuary of the Soul: Selected Writings of Thomas Kelly
Walking Humbly with God: Selected Writings of John Woolman - Keith Beasley -Topliffe: ed.
(2 small books, same editor) Contains readable excerpts from the writings of two Quaker classic authors.
GROWTH AND CHALLENGE
Having a Mary Spirit - Joanna Weaver
Reflection on the stories of the Biblical Marys and others as catalysts for change.
Thanking Blessing - the sacred art. spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness - Jay Marshall
Recapturing a thankful and blessed approach to modern trials and circumstances.
But I Tell You - Karen Oberst
A refreshing study of The Sermon on the Mount.
Kindred Souls - Stephanie ford
Discussion of spiritual friendship, with God and others around.
BY OR ABOUT QUAKERS
From Malt to Marriage - Jim Ellis
A new and scriptural look at some familiar nursery rhymes.
Practicing Discernment Together. Finding God's Way in Decision Making - Lon Fendall, Jan Wood, Bruce Bishop
Steps and skills for reaching group decisions and valuable guidance to individuals who seek the will of God.
The Back Bench - Margaret Hope Bacon
Novel set in 1837 Philadelphia, where a Quaker orphan experiences religious and racial differences.
The Advocate - Lois Jordan, ed.
Current reading of the USFW's work and mission partners.