USFWI READING LIST 2023-2024
Rooted in love; more than we can imagine. (Ephesians 3: 17b-19)
FICTION
The Orchard by Beverly Lewis. A peaceful, heartwarming story of a young Amish woman’s journey through the conflicts of the Vietnam War and the uncertainty of her future in the family orchard. $18
A Changing Light by Edith Maxwell. As the nineteenth century nears an end, midwife Rose Carroll uses her resourceful sleuthing to unravel a masterfully complex mystery. The story shines light on how women were treated and mistreated by people they trusted. It’s a fascinating look into faith, culture, and small-town life. $15
Chasing Shadows by Lynn Austin. This is a wonderful story of courage, love, and faith. It is the story of three women whose lives are instantly changed when war invades their lives. $17
The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom. What would we do if, after praying for divine help, God actually appeared before us? This is an uplifting story that will leave you pondering your own beliefs, while suggesting that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them. $19
BIOGRAPHY
American Familia: A Memoir of Perseverance by David A. Morales. This is a wonderful memoir in which a father tells his life story to his teenage sons. It is a story of family, faith, and perseverance. $17
A Sea Between Us by Yosely Pereira and Billy Ivey. This is the harrowing true story of Yosely Pereira and his incredible journey to escape the brutal bonds of communist Cuba and start a new life for his family. $18
The Cabin at the End of the Train by Michael V. Ivanov. “Sometimes the things we run from are the very things we should be moving towards.” This book is not actually a biography but a story that blends true events from the author’s personal life into a story to inspire better living. There are many life lessons and insights to pursuing your dreams. $15
GROWTH AND CHALLENGE
The 40-Day Feast by Wendy Speake. “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 These 40 daily devotionals will help you to taste and see how to apply God’s word into your daily life. $18
Mothers & Daughters of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. This book examines the lives of biblical women to show God’s plans in their lives. These journeys end in greater peace and joy than we could ever imagine. $27
Live in Grace--Walk in Love by Bob Goff. Start each day or end each day with an inspiring teaching on grace and love. Bob Goff gives you a daily devotion to inspire love and trust in the Lord. $27
Praying Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and it doesn’t stop when our children reach adulthood. Parents with children of all ages will find wisdom and encouragement to keep you spiritually connected to your children as you read each chapter. $19
A Journey through Grief, Loss, Hope & Recovery by Deb King. Grief comes to us in many forms and touches all our lives. This book will give you the tools to find joy amidst heartache and survive the journey to recovery. $20
BY AND ABOUT QUAKERS
An Invitation to Quaker Eldering by Elaine Emily and Mary Kay Glazer with Janet Gibian Hough and Bruce Neumann. This book will help guide, enrich, and nourish elders, new and old. Each chapter ends with queries for reflection allowing the reader to discover their own understanding. $25
Messages to Meetings by Brian Drayton. Writing letters of instruction, encouragement, and challenges has long been part of Quaker history. Brian Drayton hopes that these letters will be useful for individual reflection or meeting conversations. $15
Quakerism: The Basics by Margery Post Abbott and Carl Abbott. The Basics is an introduction to the history and diverse approaches and ideas associated with the Religious Society of Friends. $23
Following Reflections for Your Journey with Jesus by Alan Amavisca. Alan Amavisca has spent over forty years as a missionary. His Quaker background has deeply formed his commitment to prayer and Scripture. Each reflection begins with Scripture, challenging the reader with new insight, and ends with a query that will prompt personal application. This book of reflections will encourage you to search deeper to live out your own service to the kingdom. $20
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USFWI Reading Lists 2022-2023
UNITED SOCIETY OF FRIENDS WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
Abounding in Hope (Romans 15:13)
FICTION
The Beginning by Beverly Lewis. A heartwarming story that will lift readers’ hearts and offer a genuine glimpse into a young Amish woman’s life journey through the challenges of enormous loss. $17
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is a life-changing story of God’s unconditional redemptive, all-consuming love. $16
Sold on a Monday by Kristina Mc Morris. Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned a nation, Sold on a Monday, is a powerful novel of love, redemption and the unexpected paths that bring us home. $16
The Winter Rose by Melanie Dobson. “Bent but not broken.” The Winter Rose is a story of love, loss, redemption, and the inescapable injuries of war. This story honors the effects of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization which helped rescue thousands of Jewish children during World War II. $16
GROWTH AND CHALLENGE
The Best Gift by Walt Larimore, MD. More charming stories from a family physician in a rural, small-yet-growing town. Filled with characters colorful and crusty, warmhearted and hotheaded, witty and winsome, these captivating stories glow with drama, heartbreak, warmth, love, and humor. You’ll learn some of life’s greatest lessons. And you’ll wish Dr. Larimore was your doctor. $17
Everyday Faith for Daily Life by Jan White. Jan White has written a weekly religion column for over 25 years in the Andalusia Star-News and the Enterprise Southeast Sun. In this book, Jan shares personal experiences, inspirational stories, and practical lessons from her life that have increased her faith. $15
The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles. Using scripture and her own personal story of surrender, Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him, seeks Him, and follows Him into freedom. $20
When Women Pray by T.D. Jakes. Today’s women carry more influence than in any other generation—so it’s critical to learn how we can find our identity, strength, healing, and voices in Christ! Drawing lessons from the lives of 10 biblical women, Jakes challenges this generation to continue our progressive march to empowerment by “dreaming like our daughters and praying like our grandmothers.” $17
BIOGRAPHY
Finding Chika by Mitch Albom. Mitch Albom’s intimate and heart-warming memoir about what it means to be a family and the young Haitian orphan whose short life would forever change his heart. $17
Lemons on Friday by Mattie Jackson Selecman. Lemons on Friday is a beautiful and raw depiction of what grief can look like and a hopeful testament to how God can take life’s most painful situations and weave them into an incredible masterpiece. $20
Live in Love by Lauren Akins. In this refreshing and inspiring memoir, Lauren Akins, the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett, shows what it’s really like to be “the perfect couple” fans imagine and reveals what it actually takes to live in love, stay in love, and grow together. $18
The Way of the Father by Michael W. Smith. Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith offers a deeply personal reflection of his father Paul Smith’s legacy and its profound effect on every area of his life. Through the life and lens of his earthly Dad, the multi-platinum selling Christian artist gives glimpses of a Father in Heaven that anyone can approach and experience. $26
BY AND ABOUT QUAKERS
Palestine and Israel, by Max L. Carter. A Personal Encounter. When Max Carter followed in the foot steps his Great-Aunt Annice Carter to go to Palestine and Israel in 1970, little did he realize what an impact it would have on his life. Max shares stories of his time teaching at Ramallah Friends School and the many trips back over the years. This book gives one a deeper understanding of this part of the Middle East and the work of Ramallah Friends School. $16.00
A Call to Friends by Marty Grundy. To better understand a deeper relation with the Spirit, Gundy suggests that we go back to the early Friends. This is our call and our challenge, to listen to that inward Light, to keep close to what it shows us, and to come in to obedience to its guidance—as a gathered body. $15
Hope and Witness in Dangerous Times by J. Brent Bill. This book invites all people of faith to consider how our personal and communal faith practices in growing deeper spirituality should bring us to a fresh engagement with the needs of this world. $11
Led by the Light by Mary Glenn Hadley. This is a must read by every member of the USFWI. After graduating from nurses’ training, Mary Glenn Hadley traveled to Kenya, Africa, to serve in a Friends mission hospital. She shares both the challenges and the triumphs of her twenty years in Kenya. The lighthouse became a symbol of both her dedication to following Jesus in her own life journey and her commitment to be a light to others. $11
Reflections from the Inner Light by James R. Newby. In this book of Quaker spirituality, Jim Newby writes about his spiritual journey and the ways he has sought to navigate an increasingly complex world and understand his purpose in it. Each chapter concludes with queries to encourage readers to reflect upon their own spiritual journeys. $17
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