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There is a subtle art to writing books about faith and spiritualism. If not done properly, it can seem self-righteous, turning off and shutting out people from the author's defining message. Often the reader feels that the author is talking above them from some lofty pedestal. From its welcoming title to the principles it expresses, this work is a refreshing exception. With quiet grace, this charming book and its author speak directly to the reader. While there is a disclaimer that the author hopes the reader will be accepting of his views, there is no demand that anyone agree with them.
This is a book that grapples with personal faith, a faithful man's separation from traditional Christianity, and the establishing of spiritual intimacy with the reader. It can be described as both a handbook and a deeply probing analysis of one man's most cherished beliefs. A detailed discussion about the proper naming and general features of God starts off the book. The author confronts certain elements of his faith that he has slowly outgrown along the way. As the book progresses, many topics are explored: the importance of religion, the logistics of omnipotence, the afterlife, and the search for ultimate truth. Thoughts on reincarnation and the rule of fate in our lives are also fearlessly explored.
Great pains are taken by the author to separate this book from its many emerging counterparts, establishing the narrative that this book is a friendly invitation and not a manifesto or doctrine. The author tells it with a striking intelligence and a charming personal touch.
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