Book Recommendations from Michael Everett-Patriquin
“Girl Meets God” by Lauren F. Winner
This spiritual memoir follows a young woman’s conversion to Orthodox Judaism and her subsequent path to Christianity. A remarkable story which highlights the many similarities and differences between the faiths.
“Wrestling with Angels: Adventures in Faith and Doubt” by Carolyn Arends
Christian singer-songwriter Carolyn Arends documents many of her meetings with the mystery of God in this endearing collection.
“Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith” by Anne Lamott
This both amusing and moving collection of essays covers Anne Lamott’s journey through alcoholism into Christianity and single-motherhood.
“The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness” by Karen Armstrong
Fascinating and challenging memoir follows “a History of God” author Karen Armstrong from her youth in a convent, through life at Oxford, illness and the eventual realization of her own spirituality.
These four books are all now available in the St. Mary’s library.
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Hey Michael - I'd love to hear from you. My e-mail is: lepae@yahoo.com
Cheers,
Bob deL.
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