A Journey That Challenged Tradition
Life sometimes leads people down paths they never expected. These paths can come with resistance, questions, and moments where courage is truly tested. Lady Father by Rev. Susan B. Bowman shares a powerful personal story of faith, determination, and answering a calling even when the world pushes back.
The book tells the story of Susan Bowman’s journey through the ordination process in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia during the 1980s. As the first woman admitted into the process by a bishop who strongly opposed the ordination of women, her experience was filled with obstacles and emotional challenges. Yet within those struggles were moments of growth, faith, and resilience. Lady Father gives readers an honest look into a historic moment in church life while also telling a deeply personal story of perseverance.
A Life of Service, Ministry, and Courage
Susan B. Bowman was born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia. In 1969 she received a B.A. in Philosophy from the College of William and Mary before eventually answering a call to ordained ministry within the Episcopal Church.
She later graduated from the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee with a Master of Divinity in 1984. Following her ordination to the priesthood in 1986, she served as a chaplain in a girls’ home and later pastored four churches before retiring from parish ministry in 2019. She now lives in upstate New York where she volunteers with Hospice.
Readers who enjoy powerful personal journeys will want to watch for the release of this inspiring story. It promises a thoughtful and moving look at faith, courage, and perseverance.
Lady Father
A Story of Faith, Determination, and Breaking Barriers
