What Every Woman Should Know

I am not going to comment on the religious content of your book, that is a personal matter although you have elected to make your views public. In terms of the content I will make comment on, they are not issues that one can gently let slide by. You force the reader into making an opinion which, I guess, is the success of your writing.

The writing is faultless but I am concerned with the structure of the book (at least on authonomy). If it were a book per sa then the reader has the chance to skip ch1 and return to it later. Here I found it off-putting. If I could make a suggestion, I would move it to the last chapter but make reference to it in your long pitch. I also question a 'forward' AND an 'introduction'. To me, they are one and the same thing. Perhaps you could consider combining them?

You write well, provoking opinion, so congratulations. High stars and good luck. Rob Lawrence.

I was a little confused by the pitch – but ultimately see this as self discovery tale. I thought your chapter descriptions do a good job of outlining the intent of your narrative and provides a thought provoking introduction to what we are going to read. You have taken on an enormous range of subjects in relation to women and the church and that is commendable. Good luck with this.

Hi Jori,

The title to your story made me feel I'm part of it. You have put in extensive research and the way you have explained equality etc really made me see things from a different perspective. Now I begin to see why certains things are the way they are - not because God was unfair but he did it to protect us.

This is a book that should be read together with the bible because I feel one can see things clearer(lots clearer) with the explanations you've given. Great book with beautiful narration - backed and highly starred.

Best Wishes,
Shweta

p.s. I needed some divine intervention in my life this evening. However, when i wrote to you earlier I did not realise that I'd be reading a Christian book. Amazing how God works in our lives!

First, I was interested in the chapters. I knew I wouldn't have time to read most of them but I just wondered what they were about. Most of them were about the history of women in the church and I think one was something about what was to come. One chapter stood out - about who invented the bikini etc. This seemed a bit odd to the rest .
Also at the beginning of chapter one, the word 'awesome' was quite a strange and modern word to be using and to be opening the book with, and didn't quite fit in with the way you were writing the rest of the chapter. I feel it pulled the rest down - but that is just my own opinion of course. Otherwise your writing is good and very seriously written. I am very interested in Christianity - in fact other religious teachings too, and have studied them a lot myself. Your book took my interest straight away and I really enjoyed what I read except for these things I have pointed out to you. I have only read a couple of chapters but with a few changes here and there I think your book is unusual and extremely interesting and should do well.
Ruby Middleton
'Will Ryan'

Jori,
I have been reading your book as I told you I would. Wow! You have really done your homework. I know the Bible fairly well, but you delved much deeper and asked more questions than I have. My son is getting his second Masters in Biblical Studies, he reads the Bible in the original Greek. I bet the two of you could have some interesting discussings. Anyway God Bless and I will keep reading. Crayton

Jori,
I thought I had no business venturing into a book intended for women, but then curiosity got the better of me and I walked in anyway, cognizant of the fact that I'm the author ot a historical novel full of violence and sexuality. Your insights penetrate deeply into the subject matters you undertake, and the wisdoms you unearth are relevant to this day and age. With our minds bombarded with banal subjects from the internet and television, "What Every Woman Should Know" cuts a clear path for us to follow through the information jungle. More such books are needed. Thank you so much for sharing.

Kenneth Edward Lim
The North Korean

Book's still standing strong as a rock. Very intelligent storehouse and worked out heartily.
Personally, I see the thing this way: The marriage and family unit is fractured today like nothing else as an indication we are near the end of this world when God destroys it and takes His chosen people with Him. You'll notice the word remnant used in relation to (spiritual) Isreal many times in the Old testament. But there is also reference to that remnant inculsive of a bit of all the peoples from all the four corners of the world. So few people understand in the book of Revelation what the corresponding verse means: 'I saw the 4 angels on the 4 corners of the world holding back the 4 winds. If the Bible (New and Old Testament together) isn't seen as all parabolic illustrations, then the results can conclude to any old theory or conjecture.
Best, George

This is a fascinating indepth study of a subject which has always fascinated me. I like the chapter summary and the key points, it really ties each chapter together nicely. May God richly bless your work. xxx

Jori,
This is savory stuff. I've enjoyed reading the fresh thoughts on the Garden and of women's roles and how society views women, and the relationship of women with God. Very impressed. I'm excited to read more. You've put great thought and research into this work, and I am impressed by the flow and pacing and conversational ease of the prose. Is this work already published? I'd love to read more. It's refreshing to read a work that paints women in a positive light, the hope it gives to women who are scarred and struggling and confused about their roles in society, who are asking questions like "Why am I hear?" and "What is my worth?" and "How can anything good come out of my life?" Again, I am impressed by your academic approach to an important topic. I am definitely in favor of supporting women in their struggle to find their worth, their equality under the hiearchy not of man but of God. Women are beautiful. God has made them so. I am excited with the hope that God will use this work to further His Kingdom, where male and female will be, as you explain in chapter 2, equal in every way in His renewed world. Thank you for your hard work, and for sharing it with all of us. I back your book.

Sam Cronin
"Mule"

Hi Jori...
I am in chapter 5...thus what i say will be according to the point i have read. well, its a good work to make such a minute study, but i wonder, have done the same study in other religions and/or schools? You may encounter good conclusions...

What do i say? Well detailed lenthy piece of writing. You have included a lot of accounts of findings. Metaphorirically, You called me and engaged me in with your statement starting with saying, it did not effect you as much because you are a white women and in America, very well said although it does effect all, there are worse situations in different locations under certain claim of culture or what aever they call it,the bottom line is the abuse justified by manipulation and controlling.
You are strong, you didn't get the right nurturing what a child deserves from his and her mother. You weren't raised with church teaching though i understand you have created a strong faith in your self and do refer to God. Well written.

What Every Woman Should Know is an adept study guide for women trying to find their place in the world and their relationships with both God and men.

Author Jori Sams has obviously done a lot of research in writing this book, and it shows. However, what I think elevates this book above the countless others I’ve read on religion is two-fold. First, Sams has a definite target audience in mind, in this case women. By relating some of her personal experiences as a girl and a woman, she endears herself to this audience and presents herself as an authority, and as someone with likely similar experiences.

Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, she does not overtly slam points against the reader. Most of the books like this I have read either say “believe in what I say or you will go to hell” or the opposite, that “God and religion is a lie and you are a fool to follow them.” Instead, What Every Woman Should Know presents the results of the author’s research and relates them to the world and being a woman, and lets the reader draw their own conclusions as to what this means. What the author believes is less important than what the author did with the information, and thus it becomes a subtle but powerful guide for those who may be questioning their faith and their position in society as women.

I don’t see this book having any problem finding its audience once published. I don’t think there are too many books like this out there, and that is a bit of a shame really.

John Breeden II
Old Number Seven

What Women Should Know.

You know, I feel a bit left out … men need to know stuff too. Sorry, I’m only kidding, we’re all aware that men know everything, right? Still kidding … honest.

Okay, serious now. Jori, I read the introduction and first chapter. You certainly know what you want to say and I think you say it well. Your writing is articulate and easy to read even though there is an awful lot of information to take in.

I’m definitely NOT your target audience but I can understand and empathise with your desire to write a book such as this. And I applaud you for it.

I’ve starred it highly because I think you are a talented writer, get your message across well and I’m sure this book will help lots of people who have been in similar situations.

Best with it.

Mick

Thank you for backing Café After Closing, Jori. I have read some of your book. Excellent writing - every success. Jeannette Maree

thanks patio!
;)

kay christine,

your comments have blessed me like no other! i thank our Lord for your deep insight and understanding. thanks for taking the time to look through my manuscript, and if just one person can come to grips with what i say and can go further down the road of understanding, leading to a walk of liberty, then my goal in sharing this has been achieved!

i can give you one further insight, too, why i believe even the most faithful suffer....before Christ died, his final prayer to the Father was to "make us one with the Father as he was with Him..." and you can believe God will honor this prayer! you can find this passage in John 17ish. may you be free in Christ and enjoy your journey!

Jori, I can actually feel your whole being immersed in this work, the struggles in your mind since that traumatic childhood, the struggle to understand God's Will. Yet you take no side, and by not doing so, you present us - hopefully future students, with much to ponder and debate.

It is a phenomenal work. I have to admit I struggled with the first chapter, but not the sections in your own voice which rings like a bell through what others have written in times gone by - even through passages from the Bible! I've often wondered at what appeared to be God's cruelty, His anger - as in the Bible, and of course cried at the suffering of Christ, the most gentle of men. (Although, of course, He had His moments!) You have, perhaps, given me food for thought to understand all these things. Since the Crucifixion, I can easily understand any anger towards mankind. But you ask what could have been in God's mind before, what did He want of woman?

I think, perhaps, we must always remember He gave us all a brain, the ability to laugh, to think, to create, even to enjoy the short time we have on this Earth. Why some essentially good people have to suffer is beyond me, beyond anyone's understanding, I think. We can only hold on to there being many rooms in God's House - to paraphrase! (And hope against hope there will be one for us.) (And, personally, I still expect any men around to open the door for me...)

Your own story in ch.2 as good as broke my heart. That you came through it and were able to think so deeply on what all of life means in this world from the beginning of time, is astonishing. Your prayers at the end of each chapter are life-giving all on their own.

You are an incredible person, and that rarest of beings, a writer who writes from the heart. All I can offer is a turn on my shelf as soon as I can possibly do it, and stars from Above.

From Kay with love xx
(Kaychristina - *The Ragged Yellow Ribbon* - with many thanks for your earlier comments and support, and my apologies for the delay in returning the read xx)

Apart from discriminatory title I salute your craftsmanship

Hello Jori

You have a strong voice and bring your points across in a clear manner. I have read many Christian books and I always want the author to back up what they say with the bible. You've done that, which is great. The one thing I have learned about reading Christian books is that what is written is that author's divine inspiration or understanding of what is written. Therefore, I don't judge any of the content. I come to my own conclusions as I read it.

The pacing and flow are perfect and the voice is strong.

Thanks for sharing
Jennifer Killby - The Legend of the Travelers: Willow's Journey

Hi Jori, sorry it's taken me a while to return read... :)

First of all... I'm a Christian and I've learned that when it comes to the bible, it's always down to interpretation. This is the main issue that has birthed all Christian religions. Faith and practice has always come second to this and it because the bible is in more than one way, contradictory. It forces you to make a choice about what to follow, what to believe - but this is only in issues regarding practice - the main issue of salvation is absolute and this is why I choose to call myself a Christian while all issues of practice that divide Christianity are left to me to choose what to follow. Usually, a Christian finds themselves choosing between what's safe and what's easy.
How does this relate to your book and your conclusions? Back to choice & interpretation. Decisions relating to the bible are in essence subjective, especially where laws are concerned.

From what I remember of Deuteronomy or whatever book of Moses details the mosaic law, man has been in many cases been place in favourable positions to the woman. Priesthood was only for men & adultery seemed to condemn the woman found cheating with a married man, no mention of the man. It was a lot unfair in many cases and I don't know if some of it was just an issue of division of labour or it was just that men where considered of a higher standing than women, but what I do get is that the issue of gender equality is a completely human, modern idea. I will credit it to the effort of women, not God. I'm not thorough with the bible, but I don't remember God ever standing up for women in this matter. But then, they didn't protest it too much in those days :D

Anyway, I start rumbling when it comes to this kind of thing, so I'll shut up now :D

Chapter 1
-> You speak of man and woman sexuality as an issue only raised with intention to avert future conflict, not a sin ... hmmm
-> Man not for woman, woman for man -- I believe this verse addresses the issue of woman's creation. She was indeed (at that point in time) created for man's sake. Dude was lonely, so God made woman as a companion. It doesn't speak of subordination, only companionship.
-> I find it rather vexing how many unclear and often contradictory issues in the bible are interpreted metaphorically. "This is what he meant by this, or that..." Just more subjective interpretation to justify one's beliefs. Why is this stuff never clear? *sigh
-> Satan deceived Eve by making her believe she could be "like" God, --- not be God

Anyway, it's an intriguing read and I wish you all the best with it... It's written in the style of a bible study, which I'm familiar with. Not sure if you're familiar with Elenn G. White; if not, I think you should check out her books... she has some interesting interpretations of the bible.

Highly starred and Good luck :)

Edwin - The First Oath

Your pitch sounds extremely interesting.
I don't follow a religion but I would say I am a Christian. I am open minded and for the last few years I have been reading the bible, studying the beginings of Christianity and searching for the answers to questions that no one ever gave to me. Eventually after dozens of books I found most of them.
I've read a number of books on this site, about bible studies and religion, and through reading similar books before its easy to tell whether they have been written well or not.
Well this book is one of the most enjoyable, interesting and well-written books I've read for a book with so much information in it.
Jori has certainly been doing her bible study! I didn't check any bible quotations but you noted them clearly, which is good.
It was all very thought provoking from the beginning to the end. Someone else has mentioned Summary, questions and key points are unnecessary . What I have just read is perfect. It touched me spiritually and with curiousity.
The only thing I found a little off-putting was the slang word 'Awesome' used, I think twice, at the beginning of chapter one, it takes away the proffessional finish.
However this is an amazing book and I'm keeping it on my watchlist to read daily and to study.
Highly starred
Junetee(Four Corners)Thankyou for the comment on my Future poems.

I'm afraid I'm not able to give you much feedback on this, as the subject matter is not something I would normally read about. All I can say is that the writing is excellent and invites debate from those who are interested in this subject.

Well written.You mentioned that women were connsidered to be mans property as well as children and slave.
Also women's sexuality was owned by husband, or father before marriege and her own if she was widowed or divorced. Thats related to hebrew'
Is there a little misunderstanding on your part? Judaism is an older religion and as i understan Quran rereads the messages from Torah and Bible that in regarding to women, because they are weak word week mentioned, therefore it is husbands responsibility to protect the women from harm or sexual assaults, not offer her as a business due to prevent disease and emotional hurt to women. so it is to father, brother. women is alerted to protect herself from sexual likely hood disease. Women and children are not prosession to men it is fullfilment of joy for a man. It was teaching for a man the value of women and child in his life. Sorry i had to add my understanding here. We can hear and not listen. we can take a message and not drive its right meaning. No offence please.
Peasant time was a little different you are right there because social power was abused them. Well written, Very good variation. There are alots of good examples of issues. Good writing.

Jori:
I have read a good bit of your work. I don't pretend to understand it all but I do know where you are coming from. I know men don't always have it easy in life but women seem to carry the heavier burdens, which are obvious. I can't even imagine the time you have spent on this work. I have you on my W/L and I will shelve you soon. Well done!
Shirley Grace

I also believe that in order to understand the present we need to analyse the past. The real strength of What Every Woman Should Know is your ability to delve deep into the old texts and analyse them to gain an understanding of what life was like in the past. And yet you never judge - well done on that point.
For me the Summary, Questions and Key Points seem to be unneccesary and makes it look very text-book.
One other thing, at the start of Chapter 4 you state you recently deducted - do you mean deduced?

Hi, Jori. I'm just taking a look at your book. I find it to be well-written and very information dense. It's definitely written to a Christian audience. It directly relates to a topic that should matter to all Christians -- the role of women in relation to man and God in our daily lives. I've only read the first two chapters, but I will keep it on my watchlist to come back and read some more. Lauri (Lela Markham, The Willow Branch)

Hi Jori,
You were kind enough to comment on my own book a while back so I thought I would return the favour and take a look at yours.
This isn't something that I would normally read and I must admit I only took a quick look but the things which strike me are that you have clearly spent a lot of time on this with regards to both research, and also the way in which you have presented that research within your book. It is also well written, clear, and I would imagine works well for its target demographic.
I wish you all the best with this for the future.
Kind regards,
James

The end is nigh :)

{What Every Woman Should Know} – Jori Sams
Wow, thank you so much for sharing : ) This is truly a beautiful piece of writing. Very thought provoking, and touching to the soul.

I like the balance in your writing; balance between the spiritual, emotional… and a touch of almost factual, if that makes sense! It is evident that a lot of thought and research has gone into this piece. I sense that you are the kind of person who thinks with a balanced mind – who has those creative, emotional outbursts; but is also able to step back, analyse, think and dissect. Forgive me if I am wrong, just a feeling I have!

I am delighted to be reading this. Thanks for sharing again, I look forward to going over your words in more and more detail, and analysing all the messages you share : )

Best wishes,
Cara
The Awakening: Dawn of Destruction

Dear Jori,

Wow, I can see that you poured your heart and soul into seeking out answers to your questions. I pray you find the peace you are looking for as you draw close to God, and He draws close to you :-)

I have added your book to my watchlist and will read more as I can!

Thanks so much for backing my book!! I hope you enjoy it, as its of a similar purpose as your book.

God bless,
RJ Stanley
Why Didn't Someone Tell Me? The Truth About Love

Jori, This is a wonderfully written book. Having read this I can see you and I have differences of opinion on some areas of scripture, but that's alright. I do see that you've researched this at length and have done a marvelous job of putting it all together. You have a lot of insight and talent as a writer. I wish you well. julie

I had a simular childhood. I could not understand why my father hated me and beat me whenever he had an excuse. This made me an outcast to my siblings and was ofter referred to the dumbest child in the family. When my father died, my sister told me, "Mark I should have told you a long time ago. Pop thought you were not his son. When he died, Mom pointed to his grave and said, 'Now he knows Mark was his son,' because Italians believe all thruths come to yuou when you are lowered in your grave.
I really like your book, the tone, the prose and the narrative. I am backing it.

Hi Jori, Your study and research has taken you on a very profitable journey. Your writing is clear and well organised and will appeal to many Christian women looking for answers as to their 'place' in God's great plan.

Hi Jori,

I read your forward, intro and first chapter and it’s certainly something very unique. I’ve never really looked at ‘the word of the Lord’ like that before. I’m not remotely religious so I like that this book isn’t really about believing or not and more about what religion actually says. I’m not sure the writing style is my cup of tea (purely a personal observation) it seems to take quite a lot of words to say everything. I much rather short snappy sentences, especially when there is so much information there.

I do think you have extensive knowledge on the subject and although I would not be your target audience I did find your opinion rather interesting.

Janny

Hi Jori,

Your research on the subject matter is accurate and didactic. As a believer I found your story to be a refreshing account of women's issues that relate not only biblically but to present time. Your work could easily be compiled for a women's study guide booklet. Also could make a great pre marriage evaluation for couples. More!
Mary Ann Payne

WOW I love the way this is put together.
I enjoy the way that you started it off with your own reason for wanting to write this book.
The feeling and depth is really there in your writing. It makes it even more special to pick up this book to read.
Your title and pitcher are really well done.
Super Amazing work.
Best wishes with your work.

Shelby Z./Driving Winds.

P.S. I don't know if you have read my Christian pirate adventure before, but if you haven't; please do.

Captivating story. Very hard to write due to the great deal of research involved, but done nicely. I also like its pace. Many people can identify with the main character, including the hurt and the self-discovery. I like it.

I like what you have here and how you have presented it. The key points and prayer will be very helpful I'm sure. I'm interested in reading more, but it is a lot of information to process. Well done.

Captivating story. Very hard to write due to the great deal of research involved, but done nicely. I also like its pace. Many people can identify with the main character, including the hurt and the self-discovery. I like it.

hannah,

thanks so much for taking the time to evaluate and review my first chapter. your comments are well thought out, and i agree with your theology and appreciate your in depth knowledge of God´s Word! i also have taken your comments to heart. as my book is undergoing a thorough and major edit in the hands of an expert, when i get the edits i will concentrate on your remarks. this is the strength of authonomy. it is so great to have someone give me some feedback and let me know just where i have lost or confused them!

j

Jori,

I just had a chance to read some of your book. As others have said, you certainly did a great deal of research. Thank you for your efforts to educate people on this very important subject. Our church has a woman pastor and takes a very strong stand on equality in all areas. Some of what you've written is exactly what I heard in church a few weeks ago. :-)

All the best to you!

Patti

Jori, it's been a pleasure to begin your book. I've only read the first chapter so far, and am commenting with a number of things I thought of while reading--my thoughts on your points, and any questions/clarity issues I came across. I hope it's helpful! I was very blessed to be raised in a home that taught the true history between God and woman, and am glad you are willing to write about it.

In the old King James, Gen. 1:18 says, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Gen. 1:20b says, “but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.” He needed an equal! Not a slave; an animal would do for that purpose. He was to dominate the animals, not the woman. A helper is not always a subordinate, though fallen men like to make it so. The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and Helper—and He is part of the eternal Godhead!
Actually, Eve’s original name was Isha. (Gen. 2:23) It’s the Hebrew word for Woman. Her original state was “to be one flesh” (2:24); her fallen state was “Thy desire shall be to thy husband” (3:16). Her husband’s rule over her was the main substance of her curse. Yet in the same breath God revealed that the future Messiah would come through her, not man (3:15). Adam’s sin was the worse because he knew what he did, and was not deceived as was the woman. The sin thenceforth was carried in the man’s seed from generation to generation.
You should clarify your point about God being the “ezer”. It took me several times over to figure it out, and even now I’m not 100% sure about what you mean. I think you need more than one sentence about it, or you could have a lot of people misunderstanding you.
You say, “There is no mention of hierarchy in Genesis between Adam and Eve”. Well… not until after the fall. Then he’s going to rule over her.
“keeping each other happy”: also clarify this point. Perhaps a quick note about true happiness would help.
“there is documentation of men keep recording through their fathers”: confusing sentence
I would definitely agree that angels have appeared to men since the beginning. Aside from Biblical mentions of such occurrences, I can think of numerous testimonies of angels helping people—or even the fallen angels coming to deceive ( I certainly believe the angel that appeared to Muhammed, founder of Islam, was one of Satan’s henchmen, a demon.)
“Hell was created for the devil”: That reminds me of a sermon by the late Dr. Adrian Rogers. He said that no man actually should have had to go, but all had their choice; that, contrary to the opinion of some, hell wasn’t originally for man, but man chooses willfully to go there. Glad you included this point, which is a common misconception among unbelievers.
“body-soul-spirit”: This is an important truth, the “trichotomy of man” (theological term), and fewer and fewer people believe it today, even preachers. Hold onto it. :)
I’m thinking of the verse, “Satan comes clothed as an angel of light”. Your theory is supported by Gen. 3:14: “Upon thy belly shalt thou go.”
I really like the study points at the end of the chapter. It’s a great way to reinforce your lesson.
What do you mean by “God created His Law around the standards man had already set…”? (Please message me back to answer…I’m quite curious…)

Hope that's of some help to you!
~Hannah

hey bonsai...

thanks for your support! is the sentence that you quoted actually identical? because, it is cryptic even to me and obviously something is missing! ;) but, yes, you have captured the gist of the context in which i was writing. in western civilization today we are privileged, and we create moral problems for ourselves that have effects on people around us and technology and the information highway has opened up a new world, but the sacrifices are high. years ago, people struggled just to exist. and they spent all day trying to do it. there was not much time for leisure activities!

Chapter 3: I like the reflection that helps us understand why you are asking the tough questions apart from academic reasons. Sometimes, though, I have trouble with the transition into that space. Your writing is so good that when I run into something I don't understand and have to reread a few times I quetison myself. Here is one I need help with: "As a side note, all of this makes me contemplate how difficult I have made life for myself mortality was high." Are you saying we make too much of our difficulties today when people long ago (and not that long ago really) had to face the fact that they could be taken out fairly young?

(I do like this study by the way! I appreciate the summary and study questions. I'm going to keep reading so there might be a few more comments.

This story is well told and compelling. Good writing style. Draws the reader in.

Hi Jori, I am overawed by the arguments you present. It's a book I would like on my bookshelf at home to dip into at leisure. There is little point of me telling you that you write well. I am sure, you have heard it many times before. Good luck and I shall be back from time to time.
best wishes
Brigitte

Hi Jori - I have read several chapters of your book. Wow what a tremendous amount of research and investigation you have done. It is thoughtful and well-written. I read through your outline of each chapter and after the first couple of chapters headed straight for chapter 10! Reading this has really helped me - you have tackled some very difficult issues and very controversial. An excellent book for our present time! As soon as I have some room on my shelf I will back your book. In the meantime I will keep it on my watchlist.

Margaret Weston - How do I know I know God?

Hi Jori - I have read several chapters of your book. Wow what a tremendous amount of research and investigation you have done. It is thoughtful and well-written. I read through your outline of each chapter and after the first couple of chapters headed straight for chapter 10! Reading this has really helped me - you have tackled some very difficult issues and very controversial. An excellent book for our present time! As soon as I have some room on my shelf I will back your book. In the meantime I will keep it on my watchlist.

Margaret Weston - How do I know I know God?

I have read 2 different chapters of this well written book. It does make one think. I am a believer in "God" but have never taken his word literally as you have done. It definately poses questions and one could debate for hours depending on how you decipher the word of the Lord.
I believe all man/women are created equal. Some are born in wealth, others poor but that does not mean better just more priviledged. You've done a great job on the pros and cons and wish you and your book great success.
Sincerely, Red

I am by no means your target audience. But I can just as well say this is a very well done piece of non fic writing. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a religious leaning.