Elsie Chamberlain

"An impressively full life of an ebullient character. The book is scholarly and yet eminently readable." - Church Times "A detailed, well-written biography of the best-known Congregational woman minister in Britain during the second half of the 20th century." - Reform Magazine "To be reminded of the leap that has been made, in a comparatively short space of time - historically speaking - in the recognition of the vital and essential place of women at the heart of the Church's life, is a welcome revelation." - Methodist Recorder "Alan Argent's book is a well-paced and clearly written narrative - he allows his readers to reach their own conclusions about an independent minister whom he regards, quite rightly, as a heroine." - Congregational History Society Magazine "I found I just couldn't put it down and I was intrigued to read the story of such an extraordinary woman - a really good piece of history. I was struck by the very fluent and beautiful writing style." - Principal Susan Durber, Westminster College, Cambridge