What do Joan of Arc, Immaculée Ilibagiza, Corrie ten Boom, and Sojourner Truth have in common? These women are among those whom best-selling author Marcy Heidish calls Defiant Daughters. This informative, challenging, and entertaining book spotlights the lives of more than 20 spiritual trailblazers and their responses to crises of conscience. They represent different races, denominations, and nations, but all are feisty--often fiery--and always faithful to their callings. What motivated these "defiant daughters," who gave their all for God? Heidish seeks out the decisive juncture where they took a stand for conscience, regardless of the consequences. This stunning and compelling book will bring you face-to-face with an unforgettable female gallery of "profiles in courage." Paperback This is a wonderful collection of well-told stories of women who responded to the call of the Holy Spirit in difficult and sinful situations. Organized as Daughters of Daring; Daughters of Determination; and Daughters of Dedication, each story ends with reflection questions. This is a good source for private reflection or a faith-sharing group. --Sr. Laura Swan, OSB, Benedictine Sisters, St. Placid Priory, Lacey, WA What do Immaculée Ilibagiza, Corrie ten Boom, Sojourner Truth, and Joan of Arc have in common? These women are among those that best-selling novelist Marcy Heidish calls defiant daughters. This informative and entertaining book studies the lives of over 20 spiritual trailblazers, and their response to crises of conscience. More than a collection of Christian women of differing races, nations, denominations, and vocations, it presents individuals who, while feisty and often fiery, remained faithful to the Lord. The women whose stories are expertly told in Defiant Daughters led committed lives whose strength was fed by their spirituality. What motivated these "defiant daughters" who gave all for God? Heidish seeks out the decisive juncture where they took a stand for conscience, regardless of the consequences. Marcy Heidish is the author of nine books, three of which are historical novels about spiritual women who, empowered by their faith, boldly defied societal roles. Heidish's acclaimed A Woman Called Moses is based on the life of Harriet Tubman, a legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad. A Literary Guild Alternate Selection, this work was made into a 1978 TV movie starring Cicely Tyson in the title role. Used Book in Good Condition