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Terrible. Going into this, I was already aware that Holmes grew up in a religious cult. But when he addressed his newfound atheism early in the book, I figured that the rest of it would be focused on the topics of sex and comedy. Boy, was I wrong. Ninety-five percent of this book is about religion, four percent is about comedy, and one percent is about sex. I would've been happy if religion had only made up 1% to 5% of it.

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For the most part, this meditative book of essays provoked reflective responses in me as evidenced by all the sticky notes that adorn the book‘s pages.I especially enjoyed all her musings on poetry& language,her role as a poet & the poetics in Benedictine chants,songs,prayers, & in the Bible. But for about the last 90 pages, I confessed I skimmed. I‘m not sure if it was just became the book became repetitive or that I lost interest.#nunlit

Perhaps one of the most beautiful books I have recently read. The narrator, a woman in the middle of her life, removes herself from this world of greed&destruction. In a convent she finds time to reflect&we have the privilege to accompany her on her contemplative journey into memory,remorse &grief. There‘s so much to unpack in this book:spirituality& the meaning of religion&community, the plague &the nemesis who are also a symbol for the

This is a great study into the Holy Spirit. Ryrie addresses so many facets of the Holy Spirit. If you have questions or are simply curious about the Holy Spirit then this book is a really good resource from a really good teacher.

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My garden last summer gone to the wild- weeds as tall as the railings. My “ratty little garden.” I could not give it attention because of shoulder surgery. Life forced me to let go, let the garden reclaim itself.
“The garden I‘ve grown into…seems more a kind of Purgatory, but I love it. It‘s a rattly little garden, not much at all. But I can call it mine”(271).
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Fascinating, infuriating, and horrifying. This #audiobook kept me listening and I may have yelled a bit too. Deeply researched and thoughtful, I highly recommend for anyone interested in cults or how the US political landscape got to where it is right now. #BookspinBingo

I just got a new phone and Litsy didn't transfer. I went to download from app store and it's not there. Can anyone help me.

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Both the tagged book and this coffeeshop came highly recommended. ☕️