Journal Entry 1 by karendawn from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Thursday, May 19, 2005

I read and enjoyed the first book.

Hardback. From the cover flap:
Karen Armstrong begins this spell-binding story of her spiritual journey with her departure in 1969 from the Roman Catholic convent she had entered seven years before--hoping, but ultimately failing, to find God. She knew almost nothing of the changed world to which she was returning, and she was tormented by panic attacks and inexplicable seizures.

Armstrong's struggle against despair was further fueled by a string of discouragements--failed spirituality, doctorate, and jobs; fruitless dealings with psychiatrists. Finally, in 1976, she was diagnosed with epilepsy, given proper treatment, and released from her "private hell." She then began the writing career that would become her true calling, and as she focused on the sacred texts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, her own inner story began to emerge. Without realizing it, she had embarked on a spiritual quest, and through it she would eventually experience moments of transcendence--the profound fulfillment that she had no found in long hours of prayer as a young nun. 

Journal Entry 2 by karendawn from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Friday, May 20, 2005

After reading (and enjoying) Through the Narrow Gate, I wondered how Karen had adjusted to life outside the convent, so I was very eager to read this book. It has definitely not been an easy journey (and is not finished), but it sounds like she has made a place for herself, even if it is not quite what she was expecting. And I want to read her other books now (not that I didn't before) because she talks about religion in a way that completely makes sense. 

Journal Entry 3 by karendawn at on Monday, May 23, 2005

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on its way to Antheras 

Journal Entry 4 by Antheras from Waterloo, Ontario Canada on Thursday, June 02, 2005

I have been eager to read this book since hearing Karen Armstrong interviewed on CBC Radio One. Thanks karendawn!