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Summary
Summary
At the end of her bestselling memoir Mennonite in a Little Black Dress , Rhoda Janzen had reconnected with her family roots, though her future felt uncertain. When this overeducated professor starts dating the most unlikely of men-a weight-liftin', church-goin', truck-drivin' rocker named Mitch-she begins a surprising journey to faith and love.
Nothing says, "Let's get to know each other!" like lady problems on an epic scale, but Mitch vows to stay by her side. Convinced that his bedrock character has something to do with his Pentecostal church, Rhoda suits up for a brave new world of sparkler pom-poms and hand-clappin' hallelujahs.
Written with her trademark "uproarious, bawdy sense of humor" ( Minneapolis Star-Tribune ), Mennonite Meets Mr. Right is witty and moving, perfect for anyone who has taken an unexpected detour only to find that new roads lead to rich destinations.
Author Notes
Rhoda Janzen is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and the poetry collection Babel's Stair . She holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and teaches English and creative writing at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.
Reviews 2
Publisher's Weekly Review
Following up on the success of her previous memoir (Mennonite in a Little Black Dress), Janzen tackles her next set of difficult and joyful experiences with humor and gratitude. Once again single, the book begins with Janzen questioning her intellect after she develops an unlikely crush: "So when I found myself falling for a Jesus-nail-necklace wearing manly man, the kind whose hands were so huge they ripped his jeans pockets, I thought my common sense was all a-pother." Janzen's new love, a devoted Pentecostal, rekindles her lackluster feeling about religion and she delights in comparing her Mennonite faith to the brash style of Pentecostals. She also has to contend with a cancer diagnosis, her relationship with her new partner's family, and arguments about premarital abstinence. With her usual sense of candidness and jest, Janzen worries about integrating a religious transformation into your social life: "How do you tell your Ph.D. friends, far-flung across the world at their various academic postings, that you are attending church on purpose?" She weaves her reevaluation of her belief system throughout the memoir. This is a joyful trek through one woman's spiritual journey into a new life as a wife, stepmother, and believer. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
In her highly anticipated follow-up to her New York Times best-selling memoir, Mennonite in a Little Black Dress (2009), Janzen shares her realization that love is not always what one envisions as she recounts her experiences falling in love, fighting cancer, and working out her newfound faith. Janzen is candid about her struggles, but she never expresses self-pity. Instead, she holds her bald head high, continuing to be fabulous even during chemo treatments. She had a great life before she found her husband, Mitch, and his strange breed of Christianity, but her life becomes even better with him, despite very real challenges. Janzen reveals why in a hilarious account of the small details that make a life. From friendship rings to ugly wallpaper and thrift stores, Janzen pokes fun at things ripe for humor even as she gently reveals what matters most to her. Though her journey leads to a specific form of Christianity, readers from all backgrounds will be inspired by Janzen's tale of love and faith told with her trademark wit and honesty.--Richard, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist
Table of Contents
| 1 Stella's House | p. 1 |
| 2 Lady Problems | p. 15 |
| 3 Lip Balm in Gilead | p. 33 |
| 4 Hot Rock | p. 49 |
| 5 Follow the Wild Goose Flight | p. 73 |
| 6 The Ghost in the Tub | p. 97 |
| 7 8 Percent Perceptive | p. 115 |
| 8 The Gottman Island Survival Experience | p. 131 |
| 9 Up from the Deep | p. 163 |
| 10 The Poovey Voice | p. 181 |
| 11 Whippersnapper | p. 209 |
| 12 Double Dip | p. 231 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 255 |
| Reading Group Guide | p. 258 |
| About the Author | p. 264 |
