The First Lady - by Shauntae Brown White (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The First Lady provides a different lens for documenting African American church culture. The women featured in this book represent a wide variety of denominations that make up the fabric of the collective black church. The stories of pastors' wives not only provide a different voice, but also from a different vantage point.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>"Who is she? What is she like?" "She is a lot more down to earth than I thought." "She is always trying to run something." "She should be more active in the church." There is no lack of curiosity or opinions about the woman who serves as First Lady in Black church. Spoken and unspoken, there are expectations associated with being married to the pastor. Yet, every woman in the role approaches it differently depending on who she is, what her husband expects and the context of the church. Through a collection of 19 personal stories of African American pastors' wives diverse in age, denomination and standpoint, The First Lady explores how these women define and negotiate their diverse roles as pastors' wives while balancing the expectations of both their husbands and congregations. Some of the topics addressed are unique to pastors' wives: defining the role, coping with loneliness, raising children in the proverbial fishbowl, developing friendships with congregants, and finding her place in ministry. But, pastors' wives also experience life stories of struggle and triumph relevant to all women--burying a child, caring for an ailing husband, balancing career and family, and simply learning to be comfortable in her own skin. The First Lady seeks to humanize the women in the role, provide a more thoughtful understanding not based on stereotypes, misconceptions or unrealistic cultural expectations, and recognize that each woman is unique and approaches the role differently. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This book is a brilliant compilation of powerful life-changing experiences from pastors' wives from around the globe that's sure to inspire pastors' wives, while giving pastors and laity alike the opportunity to understand what it's really like to walk in our shoes." </p><p>Rev. Felica R. Thompson, First Lady and Director of Women's Ministries<br /> Simon Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, NC</p><p>"The First Lady represents a much-needed contribution to bridge the gap between scholarship and "mother wit" through the lens of black women in the church who are often seen, but not heard, nor asked about our diverse experiences as wives of pastors."</p><p>First Lady Rev. Dana Patterson Nelson, Second Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo.</p><p>"The First Lady is filled with wisdom in an intimate manner, from individuals who live life through a faith lens, and yet sustain their humanity, humility and sensibility. "<br /> Dr. Stephanie Helms Pickett, Director of the Women's Center, Duke University</p><br>
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