Home Is Always the Place You Just Left: A Memoir of Restless Longing and Persist
Born into a devout Christian family, Betty Smartt Carter spent her childhood chalking Bible verses on the sidewalk and declaring that she would be a missionary. She wanted mystery, she wanted miracles But as she grew up, the road became more difficult and complex. With relentless honesty and a good dose of humor, Carter takes us on her journey toward faith -- a journey full of tears and joys, setbacks and small triumphs, moments of grace and times of excruciating self-discovery. In recounting her life, Carter deals frankly with the question of suffering: "God's battering is not easy, his burning is not quick. Many a day I'd have preferred a nice aneurysm." But she reminds us that no matter how much pain or regret our lives may hold, no matter how little faith we have, there are two truths worth remembering: God loves us, and He's good. Read more about Home is Always the Place You Just Left in Books & Culture. "Ruthlessly honest and seriously funny, this memoir of a heart aching for God is one of the finest contemporary spiritual autobiographies."
John Wilson, editor, Books & Culture
John Wilson, editor, Books & Culture
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1557253234
ISBN13:9781557253231
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Paraclete Press (MA)
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.1"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A New Friend for your bookshelf
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I would reccommend this book for anyone in their 20's or 30's especially, anyone who has ever felt alone, anyone who has ever almost wanted their parents to catch them doing something they shouldn't - just so they could talk, and anyone who has ever asked "does God even care that I exist?"Betty Smartt Carter has my respect and admiration for sharing so courgeously! This book deserves to be read! I wish I was rich enough to stand on a street corner and give copies away! Don't miss it.
I can't say enough
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is a book that I would recommend to just about anyone. Not only is Betty Carter down-to-earth, she is incredibly funny! I don't normally laugh out loud while reading, but several times I found myself shaking in my chair trying to contain my laughter.Her honest account of her own struggles proves that there is hope for all of us.
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