A review by sharolyn
The Year of Small Things: Radical Faith for the Rest of Us by Sarah Arthur, Erin F. Wasinger

5.0

I'm a big believer in small things. I am also intrigued (inspired, challenged, moved...) by the movement of new (and old!) monasticism but have found that so much that is written about asceticism, prayer, fasting and generally living the Christian life, is written by men, and often single men, particularly in the case of the early monastics. My days are spent with and often dictated by 3 small people so this book co-authored by mums had great appeal. And I wasn't disappointed. Both authors write beautifully and thoughtfully. It is humorous, frank, moving and challenging and has given me a push towards adopting some more committed and specific practices.