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    Sarah Laughed
    Sarah Laughed
    Sarah Laughed
    Audiobook4 hours

    Sarah Laughed

    Written by Vanessa Ochs

    Narrated by Carrington MacDuffie

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    About this audiobook

    Lessons and rituals from the women of the Bible, connecting contemporary women with their sacred stories In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today. From Eve's rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anger of Job's wife, each woman's story is retold in imaginative prose and accompanied by real-life rituals that you can perform at home, gaining insight into: Finding inner wisdom Speaking the true self Being a good friend Maintaining romantic partnerships Raising a family Letting go of children Feeling blessed with a life well lived And much more
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMcGraw Hill-Ascent Audio
    Release dateOct 1, 2005
    ISBN9781639295258
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