The Courage to See: Daily Inspiration from Great Literature Hardcover – September 17, 2019 by Greg Garrett, Sabrina Fountain

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Author: Garrett Greg

Brand: Westminster John Knox Press

Package Dimensions: 31x184x423

Number Of Pages: 376

Release Date: 17-09-2019

Details: Product Description Book lovers know there is something sacred in the stories, poetry, and insight of even the most secular books. This 365-day devotional celebrates the beauty of literature and its ability to illuminate elements of the Divine, present all around us. Pairing excerpts from more than two hundred literary works with thought-provoking Scriptures and brief prayers, this spiritual guide invites readers to draw closer to God through the words of both classic and modern authors. Review “Start your day with a bite-sized quote from a great book, coupled with an uplifting passage from the Bible and a prayer.” —David Crumm, Read the Spirit From the Author All of us have had the experience of reading something that told us something about ourselves or about the world. That’s the experience at the heart of this book–that great writing teaches us who we are and how we’re supposed to live. This collection of 365 daily meditations from more than 200 diverse writers will inspire you, comfort you, and remind you that the world is full of beauty, if we only have the courage to see. About the Author Greg Garrett is the author of over two dozen books of fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. He is Professor of English at Baylor University and Theologian in Residence at the American Cathedral in Paris. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Jeanie, and their family.Sabrina Fountain writes on art and culture and is currently working on a collection of essays on the ways negative space, silence, and absence carry significant meaning in our lives. She lives with her husband and twin sons in central Texas.