About the Author

Julia Duin is Newsweek’s new contributing editor for religion. She has also worked as an editor or reporter for five newspapers, published seven books and has master’s degrees in journalism and religion. Her latest book, Finding Joy: A Mongolian Woman’s Journey to Christ, tells the story of Yanjmaa Jutmaan, a Mongolian activist for women’s rights, a counselor, and statistics expert. Julia lives in the Seattle area.