Part prayer collection, part memoir, this book features 52 reflections on great prayers throughout history, from Psalms and Isaiah and such noted theologians as Augustine, C.S. Lewis, and Thomas Merton.
Unlike the previous reviewer, I did not find the author's honest glimpses into his life as whiny. It's refreshing to hear a Christian admit to his failings and struggles in the faith. The prayers were very insightful, as were the author's explanation and elaboration of them. It helped me to see prayer through the eyes of a diverse group of people and traditions. Because it's to be used as a devotional, the weekly chapters are small. (I would have liked to read more on each prayer.) I will definitely look for more books by this author.
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