A note about "The First Free Women"

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Even amidst the quiet and seclusion of winter retreat, it has come to my attention that a controversy has grown up around the book “The First Free Women.” Though I have not endorsed the book, I have taught from it and recommended it. So I think it is important for me to say a few words about where I stand on the issues that have been raised.