Pastrix

The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

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By Nadia Bolz-Weber

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Now a New York Times bestselling author, Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix"(pronounced "pas-triks," a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith.

Heavily tattooed and loud-mouthed, Nadia, a former stand-up comic, sure as hell didn't consider herself to be religious leader material—until the day she ended up leading a friend's funeral in a smoky downtown comedy club. Surrounded by fellow alcoholics, depressives, and cynics, she realized: These were her people. Maybe she was meant to be their pastor.

Using life stories—from living in a hopeful-but-haggard commune of slackers and her unusual but undeniable spiritual calling to her experiences pastoring people from all walks of life—and poignant honesty, Nadia portrays a woman who is both deeply faithful and deeply flawed, giving hope to the rest of us along the way.

Wildly entertaining and deeply resonant, this is the book for people who hunger for a bit of hope that doesn't come from vapid consumerism; for women who talk too loud and guys who love chick flicks; and for the gay person who loves Jesus and won't be shunned by the church. In short, this book is for every misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery.

On Sale
Sep 10, 2013
Page Count
224 pages
Publisher
Jericho Books
ISBN-13
9781455527069

Nadia Bolz-Weber

About the Author

Nadia Bolz-Weber is an ordained Lutheran pastor, founder of House For All Sinners & Saints in Denver, Colorado, host of The Confessional podcast and author of three NYT bestselling memoirs: Pastrix, Accidental Saints, and Shameless. She writes and speaks about faith, culture, recovery, personal failings and grace. 

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