Every Step Is Home
A Spiritual Geography from Appalachia to Alaska
Seiten
2023
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-664-26832-9 (ISBN)
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S. (Verlag)
978-0-664-26832-9 (ISBN)
From the Serpent Mound of Ohio to the Redwoods of California, Lori Erickson uncovers deep connections both to the lands that now make up the United States and to the elements that have had sacred meaning to people throughout human history and across the globe.
A 2023 Indies Award Finalist
"In this book, Erickson’s steps don’t lead to grand cathedrals but to the transformative, powerful elements supporting life itself. " —Foreword Reviews
"Travel writer Erickson has written a travelogue about areas of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, that have sacred and spiritual meaning to people now and throughout history . . . Ideal for fans of Erickson’s work, curious readers, armchair travelers, and those who are compelled to take a spiritual pilgrimage." —Library Journal
Embark on a transformative journey from Ohio's Serpent Mound to Hawaii's wonders, discovering profound connections to spirituality in every corner of the United States.
Globetrotting travel writer Lori Erickson has long searched for the sacred in locations and cultures far from home as well as in her beloved Iowa. But when the pandemic put both air travel and in-person worship off-limits, Lori and her husband hit the road with a camper in tow to discover spiritual sites and experiences in their own home country.
From the Serpent Mound of Ohio to the Redwoods of California—and, ultimately, by air to see natural wonders in Alaska and Hawaii—Erickson uncovers deep connections both to the lands that now make up the United States and to the elements that have had sacred meaning to people throughout history and across the globe. Through her profound, informative, and witty reflections on the power of stone, water, light, fire, and more, readers will discover new destinations in North America while deepening their own spirituality. Whether exploring national parks or visiting holy sites, this book makes for the perfect spiritual companion and guide.
Perfect for book clubs and group study! You can access free digital resources, which include a group study guide, book club discussion guide, a video interview with Lori Erickson, and a Spotify playlist from Lori at www.wjkbooks.com/EveryStepIsHome
A 2023 Indies Award Finalist
"In this book, Erickson’s steps don’t lead to grand cathedrals but to the transformative, powerful elements supporting life itself. " —Foreword Reviews
"Travel writer Erickson has written a travelogue about areas of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, that have sacred and spiritual meaning to people now and throughout history . . . Ideal for fans of Erickson’s work, curious readers, armchair travelers, and those who are compelled to take a spiritual pilgrimage." —Library Journal
Embark on a transformative journey from Ohio's Serpent Mound to Hawaii's wonders, discovering profound connections to spirituality in every corner of the United States.
Globetrotting travel writer Lori Erickson has long searched for the sacred in locations and cultures far from home as well as in her beloved Iowa. But when the pandemic put both air travel and in-person worship off-limits, Lori and her husband hit the road with a camper in tow to discover spiritual sites and experiences in their own home country.
From the Serpent Mound of Ohio to the Redwoods of California—and, ultimately, by air to see natural wonders in Alaska and Hawaii—Erickson uncovers deep connections both to the lands that now make up the United States and to the elements that have had sacred meaning to people throughout history and across the globe. Through her profound, informative, and witty reflections on the power of stone, water, light, fire, and more, readers will discover new destinations in North America while deepening their own spirituality. Whether exploring national parks or visiting holy sites, this book makes for the perfect spiritual companion and guide.
Perfect for book clubs and group study! You can access free digital resources, which include a group study guide, book club discussion guide, a video interview with Lori Erickson, and a Spotify playlist from Lori at www.wjkbooks.com/EveryStepIsHome
Lori Erickson is one of America's top travel writers specializing in spiritual journeys. She is the author of The Soul of the Family Tree, Near the Exit (which won a Silver INDIES Award for 2019 Religion Book of the Year from Foreword Reviews), and Holy Rover. Her writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic Traveler, and Better Homes & Gardens, among others. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa, with her husband, Bob Sessions.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 08.08.2023 |
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| Verlagsort | Louisville |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 140 x 216 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Nord- / Mittelamerika ► USA |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte | |
| Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Moraltheologie / Sozialethik | |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-664-26832-3 / 0664268323 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-664-26832-9 / 9780664268329 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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