Pastrix, Nadia BolzWeber
Pastrix, Nadia BolzWeber
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Pastrix
The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

Author: Nadia Bolz-Weber

Narrator: Nadia Bolz-Weber

Unabridged: 5 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Jericho Books

Published: 09/10/2013

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix" (a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith.?"I've given away a dozen copies of Pastrix over the years. I adore Bolz-Weber's spiritual brilliance and tender human heart." —Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author of Bird by Bird Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia, a former stand-up comic, sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious leader material—until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. Surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics, she realized: These were her people. Maybe she was meant to be their pastor. Using life stories—from living in a hopeful-but-haggard commune of slackers and her unusual but undeniable spiritual calling to her experiences pastoring people from all walks of life—and poignant honesty, Nadia portrays a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed, giving hope to the rest of us along the way. Wildly entertaining and deeply resonant, this is the book for people who hunger for a bit of hope that doesn't come from vapid consumerism; for women who talk too loud and guys who love chick flicks; and for the gay person who loves Jesus and won't be shunned by the church. In short, this book is for every misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Todd on September 19, 2013

I will select very carefully who I recommend reads this book. I’ll do so for two reasons: The language Nadia uses in her book is going to cause problems for some people. She is raw, she is honest, she is herself. And she can express herself with colorful metaphors better than any other pastor I’ve me......more

Goodreads review by Carol on December 03, 2013

I first heard about Nadia Bolz-Weber (NBW) from Krista Tippet's On Being podcast. I was entranced by NBW's open, honest, no-holds-barred look at her life and response to God's grace. I pre-ordered the Kindle version of Pastrix The Cranky Beautiful Faith ofa Sinner Saint that afternoon. It arrived on......more

Goodreads review by Mike on December 03, 2013

[URL not allowed] I LOVED this book. And that’s odd because I probably can’t recommend it to all my friends. Many would be strongly offended by it. They would quickly react to Nadia Bolz-Weber‘s application of sailor language to godly topics. Many would take offense at her welcomin......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on October 18, 2013

I went hot and cold on this one. There's a lot in here that's lovely and insightful. There are also passages that wax a little breezy and shallow. The stories behind the sermons appealed to me, as did the cast of characters. But I found myself wanting a little more context. What's the world surround......more

Goodreads review by Kari on June 30, 2013

I had mixed feelings as I was reading the first half of Pastrix but the strong second half won me over. I loved the parts in which she talks about how her faith and her understanding of scripture inform specific ways that she acts. Those were thoughtful stories well-told, and I was moved by them. Ad......more

Quotes

"Funny, raw, and packed with truth, this book is offensive in all the right ways...This book reminded me of why I am a Christian, and I wept when I finished it."
 —Rachel Held Evans, author of Searching for Sunday

"This is an astonishing book...contagious, honest, captivating...a rare gift...I realize that I'm gushing, but that's what you do when a book inspires and moves and touches you like this one does."
 —Rob Bell, author of What We Talk About When We Talk About God and Love Wins

Seven years on from its original publication, Pastrix remains bracing and beautiful. Nadia’s bold vulnerability and tender heart are timeless gifts. And the words she has added to this edition remind me: We need her call to tender grace and a loving, forgiving God now more than ever.—Jeff Chu, author of Does Jesus Really Love Me?

"Engaging and accessible...Bolz-Weber is clear-eyed about the personal travails faced by the marginalized and those without faith."—Booklist

"Bolz-Weber has such a distinctive voice and outlook, it's amazing she hasn't written more books. Perhaps it's because she's been too busy living the checkered and fascinating life that is the subject of her theological memoir...Here's hoping her authentic voice continues to preach in more books."—Publishers Weekly

"Bolz-Weber represents a new, muscular form of liberal Christianity, one that merges the passion and life-changing fervor of evangelicalism with the commitment to inclusiveness."—The Washington Post

"The amazing thing about Nadia Bolz-Weber is that she manages to take her Christianity into corners of life where the church can be pretty uncomfortable going."—The Daily Beast

"Bolz-Weber is a surprisingly vulnerable narrator who pairs personal confessions with beautifully articulated statements of faith."
 —Christian Century

"For anyone who is Christian, interested in Christianity, anti-Christian (or anti-Religion), I recommend this book."—Gordon Gano, lead singer, Violent Femmes

"Nadia Bolz-Weber is what you'd get if you mixed the DNA of Louis C.K., Joey Ramone and St. Paul. She is by far my favorite tatted-up, cranky pastor ever. Follow her. Not just on Twitter, but wherever her unique mind takes you. What I'm trying to say is: Buy this book."—A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically

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