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emp1234's review
3.0
3.5 stars. She writes beautifully and I cried/got teary several times while reading this one - in a good way. Most of the entries are only a couple of pages long and while the book is broken into "themes", it's very loose and you can just turn to a page anywhere for a quick read. This isn't normally the kind of book I pick up, but I'm glad I did.
gracek98's review
I didn’t realize there would be that much about God and spirituality in it
casehouse's review
3.0
Some of these essays were really enjoyable and insightful. I liked "getting to know" the author of Secret Life of Bees a bit!
erinbottger's review
5.0
A great collection from Kidd's Guidepost stories and essays (and a few other publications) Gathered around 13 spiritual motifs, the author shares her spiritual journey in short snippets and insights. Kidd was a girl/woman drawn to spiritual reflection and monasticism and went from a nurse to a full-time author.
Influenced by the writings and reflections of Thomas Merton, she pursues her calling to develop her awareness, availability, compassion and finds God in solitude, gracious space and severe grace. She practices both letting go and holding fast.
At one retreat, she prayed "wordless prayers, touching the space of mystery, going to my center. That time produced the energy needed to shift my awareness to an Authentic I, which is the necessary prelude for real compassion."
She ends the book, "Ultimately, we are reborn to love because in this expanding gracious space within us, we arrive at the astonishing presence of God at the core of our life. We blunder into the heart of God and find our own."
Influenced by the writings and reflections of Thomas Merton, she pursues her calling to develop her awareness, availability, compassion and finds God in solitude, gracious space and severe grace. She practices both letting go and holding fast.
At one retreat, she prayed "wordless prayers, touching the space of mystery, going to my center. That time produced the energy needed to shift my awareness to an Authentic I, which is the necessary prelude for real compassion."
She ends the book, "Ultimately, we are reborn to love because in this expanding gracious space within us, we arrive at the astonishing presence of God at the core of our life. We blunder into the heart of God and find our own."
pattydsf's review
4.0
I borrowed this from my mom and I'm not sure I want to give it back. I find Kidd's spiritual writing to be moving, on target and very helpful. I want to sit down with her and have a long conversation. She is so honest about where she is in her life - I want to be that honest. I also wish I could write like Monk.
These essays were mostly published in Guideposts long before Monk became a famous novelist. She has gone back and edited them a bit, but it appears Monk has always been a good writer.
She covers 13 topics including grace, silence and compassion. I know that I will be revisiting this book for more inspiration.
These essays were mostly published in Guideposts long before Monk became a famous novelist. She has gone back and edited them a bit, but it appears Monk has always been a good writer.
She covers 13 topics including grace, silence and compassion. I know that I will be revisiting this book for more inspiration.
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