Elizabeth Cunningham (1) (1953–)

I received this book as part of the LIbraryThing's early reviewers program.
I never thought I would find a religious/spiritual book that would actually resonate with me but this one did. She talked about not finding the same spiritual comfort as her minister father did and thus began a journey to find her own path, seeking out different spaces to explore on her own. I found Cunningham's book gentle and inspiring, not to mention courageous. It's worth the read, specially for someone also seeking their spiritual way.… (lisätietoja)

I often annotate my books. It's one of the things that drove me to begin purchasing books rather than reading library books! When I find myself writing a conversation with an author I know that it will be an enjoyable read. My conversation with this author began almost from the first page.

I wrote notes and questions to her about how her experience of faith differed from mine. (Which they did greatly) I asked questions to her about her school experiences. I appreciated that the author was so detailed and authentic in her descriptions that I felt that I was entering a lived world. I could walk through the abandoned estate next to her. I was terrified walking next to her in London. I had tea and slept in a treehouse.

I will admit that I had never heard of Elizabeth Cunningham before receiving this memoir. I am now interested in picking up a work of her fiction.

This is a book about prayer but mostly it is a memoir about how prayer and faith can change, grow and sometimes be torn. Then sewed back together stronger like a spiders web… (lisätietoja)