"This book is hard evidence that the churches have been deprived of a rich resource by their reluctance to receive women preachers. . . . These messages ring with passion and sincerity . . . they break through our narrow limits and speak generously about things that matter most." (Samuel D. Proctor, Martin Luther King, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)

"An original, distinguished, and matchless contribution to a greatly neglected study." (Ella Pearson Mitchell, former dean of the chapel at Spelman College and mentor with the doctoral program at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio)

"Daughters of Thunder is a singular event in women's history, particularly African American women's history. . . . A priceless reference work in the history of Christian preaching that will revitalize the preaching of the twenty first century." (Cheryl TownsAnd Gilkes, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur associate professor of African American studies and sociology, Colby College)

"A sensitive, well-researched reevaluation of the contributions of African American women to the spiritual development of our culture." (C. Eric Lincoln, William Kenan Rand Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture (emeritus), Duke University)