Editorial Review:

Alice: "Men and women are completely of equal value. Their biological differences do not detract from that equal status."

Nancy: "Men and women are equally valued by God, but are assigned different roles."

Who do you agree with?

Finally, an open discussion of women's roles between two strong, intelligent Christian women. In a fun and unique way, Reconcilable Differences presents honest answers to the perplexing questions all women ask, such as, "What does submission mean?" "What's a woman's role inside the church?" and "Can a Christian be a feminist?"

By revealing to one another the fallacies in gender stereotypes, authors Nancy and Alice show that it is possible to live, love, and be at liberty to disagree without breaking the bond of unity in the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

A grand attempt:

This book is a grand attempt to bridge many devisive issues within the Christian community. I read the book, hoping to gain some insight on how to bridge a fracture relationship due to the issues espoused i.e, women in ministry. Although the book gives food for thought, it generally leaves you where you started in the beginning. Both women have well thought out views and use many of the same scriptures to support their beliefs. They are able to "agree to disagree" because of their understanding of who they... more info

Great Read!:

Reconcilable Differences is a wonderful book that will challenge your stance on gender issues prevalent in our Christian environment. Nancy and Alice did a fabulous job of gracefully explaining their individual and often opposing positions on men and women's roles. The authors' commitment to unity in Christ allowed for a loving and safe environment for discussion of such a hot topic. This book is a great read and an excellent tool for Book Club dialogue!

Seek peace and pursue it:

Any discussion of women's roles often generates more heat than light, but this book provides a pathway through the contentious debate. The authors' disagreements about women's roles are striking, but their respectful exchanges give me hope that the differences we face are indeed reconcilable. The format and study questions are useful for discussion - I am currently using the book in a mentoring relationship with a young woman entering Christian ministry.
Great book! I highly recommend it!

The heart of the issue:

Reconcilable Differences challenges Christian women to think about what they believe concerning gender issues, and why it matters. Brummett and Scott-Ferguson both write from experience and heart-felt conviction. They aren't extremists and their views on such topics as motherhood and careers don't seem very far apart. But when they discuss the topics of a woman's role in marriage and in the church, it's a good thing they're tempered by love because otherwise sparks could surely fly. The controversy seems... more info