jenaiauman's review against another edition
4.0
I embarked on a personal project and picked up this book to gain additional insight and perspective. I didn’t stop to think about how helpful it would be to me personally. Carolyn and Nora both use the beauty and candor of Scripture to show how faithful work can be done for all women. Work is good and God-ordained, and despite the impact of the Fall, we can still endeavor to work well and faithfully.
I can identify with many other readers and reviewers in their sentiments as I, too, really enjoyed the first two sections of the book on the history and theology of work. I believe the authors could have written whole books on those sections themselves. However,
I understand and appreciate that they wanted to bring those overarching realities to a ground-level, articulating how women of all ages can cultivate good works and work well.
Their book does have a particular audience. While the truth they speak applies to everyone, I wonder how culturally applicable their advice is. I believe they are cognizant of this as they repeat there is no one-size-fits-all advice.
Their section on the lifecycle of work does seem very linear as well, and I don’t ascribe to the idea that it is that straight forward. However, I would like to think that they don’t believe it is that linear either, but we edit what we need to edit and I believe they have written this as concisely and faithfully as possible.
I love that this was a book written by and for women. But I’d love to see a book by women addressing the idea of the history and theology of work without having to cater to a particular gender. Regardless, I do think this book is worthwhile for the male reader as well—even if to better understand the perspective of a wife, sister, mother, or friend.
I can identify with many other readers and reviewers in their sentiments as I, too, really enjoyed the first two sections of the book on the history and theology of work. I believe the authors could have written whole books on those sections themselves. However,
I understand and appreciate that they wanted to bring those overarching realities to a ground-level, articulating how women of all ages can cultivate good works and work well.
Their book does have a particular audience. While the truth they speak applies to everyone, I wonder how culturally applicable their advice is. I believe they are cognizant of this as they repeat there is no one-size-fits-all advice.
Their section on the lifecycle of work does seem very linear as well, and I don’t ascribe to the idea that it is that straight forward. However, I would like to think that they don’t believe it is that linear either, but we edit what we need to edit and I believe they have written this as concisely and faithfully as possible.
I love that this was a book written by and for women. But I’d love to see a book by women addressing the idea of the history and theology of work without having to cater to a particular gender. Regardless, I do think this book is worthwhile for the male reader as well—even if to better understand the perspective of a wife, sister, mother, or friend.
sarahwolfe's review against another edition
5.0
This is a WONDERFUL encouraging, challenging, and convicting book. From calling for "an end to the mommy wars" to challenging women to use the "open nest years" for God's glory, readers are constantly taken to Scripture as authority. It's written for stay-at-home moms, working mothers, single women, older widows, and everything in between.
There is a useful chapter of "soft skills" career advice for young women that would make this a great graduation gift.
I appreciate that single women are given more than a passing "Uh, so this applies to you too, I guess," paragraph. Like the excellent "Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?" this book looks at how these principles apply to ALL women, not just those in a certain chapter of life.
Even before I finished this book I began recommending it to friends, and I'll continue to do so. I'm sure I'll be back for a re-read myself before too much time has passed.
There is a useful chapter of "soft skills" career advice for young women that would make this a great graduation gift.
I appreciate that single women are given more than a passing "Uh, so this applies to you too, I guess," paragraph. Like the excellent "Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?" this book looks at how these principles apply to ALL women, not just those in a certain chapter of life.
Even before I finished this book I began recommending it to friends, and I'll continue to do so. I'm sure I'll be back for a re-read myself before too much time has passed.
maew's review
The best part of this book for me was the part on the biblical concepts of work, rest, purpose and identity. Also it talks quite a lot about making the best of where you are, giving practical help.
Not the easiest read ever but worth it.
Not the easiest read ever but worth it.
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