Women Who Shaped American Religion

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 21, 2017

Adrian Shirk explores the overlooked power of spirituality in American women in her book And Your Daughters Shall Prophesy: Stories From the Byways of American Women and Religion. She weaves together her experiences with religion with stories of female astrologers, preachers and mediums who've redefined American religious traditions. 

Adrian Shirk will appear with Beth Loffreda at Books Are Magic (225 Smith St., Brooklyn) on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. 

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