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I picked up this book simply because I thoroughly enjoy her novels. Despite not being into self-help books or Christianity since about 9th grade, I thought I'd give this a shot.
And... it really was just "okay". Most religions have the same core beliefs and stories when you strip them down from all of their layers of translations and reteachings, and there are mantras and prayers that are similar in all. The Lord's Prayer is something I grew up reciting and can still rattle off in 15 seconds (including the doxology that Lutherans tend to use). I was happy to examine her interpretation of the phrases I'd been saying for decades, and the thought exercises have redeeming value for anyone. But, on the whole, this book wasn't life-changing for me... merely thought-provoking.
And... it really was just "okay". Most religions have the same core beliefs and stories when you strip them down from all of their layers of translations and reteachings, and there are mantras and prayers that are similar in all. The Lord's Prayer is something I grew up reciting and can still rattle off in 15 seconds (including the doxology that Lutherans tend to use). I was happy to examine her interpretation of the phrases I'd been saying for decades, and the thought exercises have redeeming value for anyone. But, on the whole, this book wasn't life-changing for me... merely thought-provoking.
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