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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. St. Claire of Assisi, Mechthild of Magdeburg, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Catherine of Genoa, St. Teresa of Avila and St.Therese of Lisieux. Flinders examines the lives of these seven women, detailing how they defined and expressed their spirituality within the constraints of the patriarchy. I read this book slowly as a meditation, seeking the wisdom of these remarkable women. I found the book a comfort and a light. ( ) Flinders writes engagingly of her subjects, leaving this reader wanting to engage in further study of many of these women. Since this book was published, there are two translations she didn't know of at the time: Mechtilde was retranslated by Frank Tobin in 1997 and is definitely superior to the two Flinders mentions. Also, Maria Boulding translated Augustine's "Confessions" in 1998: If you are looking to read either, they both are extremely accessible. no reviews | add a review
Astonishingly relevant portraits of the lives of seven women mystics Known to more than a million readers as the coauthor of the classic vegetarian cookbook Laurel's Kitchen, Carol Lee Flinders looks to the hunger of the spirit in Enduring Grace. In these striking and sustaining depictions of seven remarkable women, Flinders brings to life a chorus of wisdom from the past that speaks with remarkable relevance to our contemporary spiritual quests. From Clare of Assisi in the Middle East to Thérèse of Lisieux in the late nineteenth century, Flinders's compelling and refreshingly informal portraits reveal a common foundation of conviction, courage, and serenity in the lives of these great European Catholic mystics. Their distinctly female voices enrich their writings on the experience of the inner world, the nourishing role of friendship and community in our lives, and on finding our true work. At its heart, Enduring Grace is a living testament to how we can make peace with sorrow and disappointment and bring joy and transcendence into our lives. No library descriptions found. |
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