The Women Who Danced by the Sea: Finding Ourselves in the Stories of Our Biblical Foremothers - Paperback

by Marsha Mirkin (Author)

Applies contemporary psychological interpretations to narratives of Biblical women and offers new inspiration and models of growth for readers today.

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This is a wise and wonderful book, a book to open minds and nourish souls 9780974966465|JF|Jesus is not merely an entrepreneur who has found a promising enterprise on one of His planets. Rather, He is a ravished Bridegroom who has come to win the affections of a lovesick Bride. That makes it personal to Him. In an age when ministry success is often measured by church growth statistics and name recognition, Jesus is calling us to once again return to the simplicity of serving Him because it's personal for us, too. 9780975282212|JF|When the Arizona Historical Society created its hall of fame, the first inductees included Barry Goldwater, Sandra Day OaConner and Wallace and Ladmo. This is the story of Wallace," who was born Bill Thompson and was the creator of Arizonaas most celebrated childrenas television show. It is a broadcasting story, chronicling how Thompson was able to keep a childrenas show on the air for 35 years, long after every other kidsa show across the nation got the axe, longer than most shows in television history. It is also an Arizona story, telling how a wide-eyed college dropout who grew up the scion of a wealthy family in upstate New York decided to reinvent himself out West. Thompsonas relatives found fortune discovering copper in the ground of Arizona. This book tells how Bill Thompson came back to claim the airwaves. What he created in Arizona was unique across the nation--a funny, topical, edgy show that entertained not only children, but also teenagers, college students, and adults. "Thanks for Tuning In" reveals behind-the-scenes details of Arizonaas most beloved show, while telling, for the first time, Thompsonas own story. It reveals how Thompsonas privileged childhood served as fodder for the showas villain, Gerald. It tells the tale of Thompsonas adventures as a bullfighter. And it chronicles the truth behind the end of the show, and the deterioration and reconciliation of Wallaceas friendship with his partner Ladmo. For those who didnat grow up with Wallace and Ladmo, itas a chance to see what all the fuss is about. For fans, itas an illuminating glimpse into the person who greeted them on television every day. Consider it a "thanks" for tuning in.

Author Biography

Marsha Pravder Mirkin, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and resident scholar at the Brandeis University Women's Studies Research Center. Editor of three books, including the highly acclaimed Women in Context, and author of numerous chapters and articles, Dr. Mirkin provides talks and workshops throughout the country. Formerly affiliated with Harvard Medical School and the Wellesley College Jean Baker Miller Institute, Dr. Mirkin is interested in how our foundational stories help shape who we are and how we can best relate to others. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Massachusetts.