Dance of the Dissonant Daughter

By Sue Monk Kidd

Sue Monk Kidd explores her journey of moving beyond the constraints of Southern Baptist Christianity to embrace a more authentic and empowering spirituality. Kidd describes her struggles with internalized gender roles, the conflict between faith and feminism, and the process of reclaiming her voice. The book blends personal narrative with reflections on religion, identity, and the feminine divine, offering a path toward wholeness and self-discovery.

WHY WE RECOMMEND:
A memoir that highlights not just the harms of religion but also the journey of healing. Sue Monk Kidd describes her journey of reclaiming her voice and her Sacred self.

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1992
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