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This is a very readable autobiography of an ex-nun, which lets the reader into the author's heart and mind as she struggles with her decision to become a nun. In addition to solving her own spiritual problems, the author stimulates the reader into re-assessing his own religious mindset.
This is a very readable autobiography of an ex-nun which explains the many problems encountered, both physically and spiritually, while the author was in search of her calling as a nun. Armstrong's story raises many questions about the human condition and challenges the reader to seek his own answers.
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The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness by Karen Armstrong
loraleber, January 1, 2011
This is a very readable autobiography of an ex-nun, which lets the reader into the author's heart and mind as she struggles with her decision to become a nun. In addition to solving her own spiritual problems, the author stimulates the reader into re-assessing his own religious mindset.The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness by Karen Armstrong
loraleber, January 1, 2011
This is a very readable autobiography of an ex-nun which explains the many problems encountered, both physically and spiritually, while the author was in search of her calling as a nun. Armstrong's story raises many questions about the human condition and challenges the reader to seek his own answers.