Surprised by Oxford
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Surprised by Oxford is the memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in God during graduate studies in literature at Oxford University.
Carolyn Weber Books
This author dives into the depths of human experience with a sharp intellect and literary skill. Her writing explores complex questions of faith and life, often set within profound personal reflections. Drawing from her academic background in literature, she brings a layered depth and engaging style to her prose. Her work invites readers to contemplate their own journeys and beliefs.
After studying at Oxford University and finding God, Carolyn Weber grappled with a new invitation: to think bigger about love. Through Weber's personal story of courtship, marriage, and parenthood, as well as spiritual, theological, and literary reflection, this memoir explores what life looks like when we choose to love God first.
Holy Is the Day: Living in the Gift of the Present
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
English professor and mother Carolyn Weber tells how her desire to control the events of her life came into contact with God's desire to give her each day as a gift from himself. Join her on a winding path through literature, history and daily life—leading finally to the still, quiet place of the present moment.
This practical guide shows how and why in-service and pre-service teachers should use inquiry in their Social Studies lessons to develop students' critical thinking and decision-making skills. It provides a concrete framework for integrating inquiry in the classroom and provides evidence for its benefits for teaching and learning.