November 3, 1774, Gloucester, Massachusetts -- When John Murray entered the Sargents' best parlor on that chilly November day, he looked forward to greeting his host, Winthrop Sargent, and warming himself by the fire as they discussed Universalist theology. As a tireless and popular preacher of universal salvation since he had first sailed for the British colonies in 1770, John expected his reception to resemble dozens of earlier such encounters. But this meeting was different because here, in Gloucester, he met Mr. Sargent's daughter. Judith Sargent Stevens was twenty-three years old,...

How can 12 historical women change your life? Here are two things we know. 1) Women's history is not being taught in our schools, 2) Women and girls still struggle with self esteem and how to achieve our goals. What is the connection? Women's history teaches is how we got here AND it's a source of inspiration and information that can guide us today. This book makes those connections. You will read the stories of twelve remarkable women who were the "first" to do something in America and who truly put their faith in action. You will "hear" their advice to you, and join me in a conversation...