Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
By Anne Lamott / Random House, Inc
I guess this book could also have been called The Road Less Traveled, but that name was already taken. I am always amazed at the individual care God uses when bringing us to faith. Never the same path for any two of us, even when we have similar backgrounds.
I will be honest with you, reviews are split on this book, primarily along liberal/conservative lines. I can only say that I found this book to be life changing... in a good way! I'm not going to be condescending and mock those who don't feel it's their cup of tea. I can understand that. But I have to say that I'm a better person because I read it. God met me in the pages of this book and used it to open my heart.
I read it after church last Sunday and I loved it. It's interesting to me that in reading many of the reviews people had a sense that Lamott was now their friend. I can certainly appreciate that. The writing is so honest that when I finished the book I felt like I wanted to call Lamott and catch up on old times... and to thank her for being such a good friend.
God is awesome. Lamott's life and work is certainly a testament to that. I thank them both for sharing.
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