Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

By Nadia Bolz-Weber

Book Overview

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.
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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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455527084
• ISBN13: 9781455527083
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Jericho Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Amazingly eye opening

Paradigm shifting and faith restoring! Removing my heart of stone and instigating a renewal of compassionate faith. Highly recommend this read!

Amazing book

Speaking as a preacher's daughter, this story really moved me in the direction towards God.

So Thankful

I am thankful to have found Rev. Bolz-Weber. I regret I am unable to be a member of HFASS. I am thankful she has shared her words of wisdom with me.

Finally!

Finally a pastor that admits she is indeed a human being and makes Jesus seem like just the rest of us. Nadia, I wish I could attend your church. Thankful for your books and the messages they bring me