Shalom Book Club #2: Bad Feminist

Hey Sistas,

Cara and I had a blast talking about "Bad Feminist" written by

Roxane Gay on the podcast today. 

A collection of

essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the

most-watched young cultural observers of her generation, Roxane

Gay.

“Pink is my favorite color. I used to say my

favorite color was black to be cool, but it is pink—all

shades of pink. If I have an accessory, it is probably pink. I read

Vogue, and I’m not doing it ironically, though it might

seem that way. I once live-tweeted the September issue.”

We talk about how Sarah Bessey's book, "Jesus Feminist" 

prepped us to read this book from a whole place. We share our

favorite essays (yay), and the ones that didn't quite speak to us,

(nay...or more accurately.. meh), we touch on the differences

between feminism and womanism, and, of course, Cara sings

We give shout outs to the Sistas who shared their thoughts of

the book over at the Shalom Sista Hangout. 

Ashley Ford's thoughts were SO SPOT ON!

I love the grace in it. For ourselves and each other. She's

unequivocal in her declaration of how necessary the peace-making

practice of feminism is, while also holding that it, and she, is no

perfect. She won't let that stop her march toward wholeness though.

And it's an encouragement not to let it stop us either.

You could, of course, extrapolate that idea out to any practice

of shalom, which I think is the greater truth here.

It was a fabulous conversation and we hope you love it too!

Don't forget to get your copy of, "Esperanza

Rising" for next month's book club from the Shalom

Bookstore*. 

Esperanza thought she’d always live with her family on their

ranch in Mexico–she’d always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home,

and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to

flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a

camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn’t ready for the hard

labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces.

When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to

rise above her difficult circumstances–Mama’s life, and her own,

depend on it.

BTW...Doesn't this cover give you, Beyonce's "Hold Up" vibe from

"Lemonade"?

We hope you pop over to the hangout and share your thoughts on,

“Bad Feminist” and if you’re reading, “Esperanza Rising” with Cara

and me let us know.

Your thoughts and questions are super important to our

conversations.

Join us in the Hangout

here

Get your copy of, "Esperanza

Rising" here

A Raising a tall glass of Lemonade to you my Shalom Sistas,

Osheta

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