Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber
Bolz-Weber's first memoir-like book is at times heartwarming and heartbreaking. Her in-depth knowledge of Christianity and religion rivals only her down-to-earth lived experience as a faithful sinner. She relays both in beautiful, evocative prose that even an unbeliever can love. Reading about her early exploits as a female pastor in the Lutheran Church is not only entertaining, it is incredibly moving -and funny! The reader will laugh through chapter after chapter, and also maybe shed a tear or two at Bolz-Weber's powerful writing about God, faith and lessons learned along her journey.