Book Recommendation

Yesterday, before and after my much needed nap, I read "Only the Heart Knows How to Find Them - Precious Memories for a Faithless Time", by Christopher de Vinck.

Having read essays of his in the past, I knew from the minute I snatched it up at the thrift store for a mere 25 cents that I would love it. I more than loved it. I feel I owe him for a peaceful afternoon of real rest.

A few of the comments on the book sum it up better than I can:

Henri Nouwen - "...Chris has the unique gift of revealing the beauty of the ordinary, the truth hidden in the small events of life, and the light shining through the brokenness of our daily existence..."

Jim Trelease - "For years I've been reading Chris de Vinck's essays in newspapers, magazines, journals and books. Here at last is de Vinck - father, teacher, dreamer - under one roof! Now, instead of spending all that time photocopying his articles for friends, I can just send the book."

Fred Rogers - "For those of us who believe in the value of the small, the sanctity of the family, and the ultimate importance of the present, Chris de Vinck helps us reconfirm our identity. How grateful I am for his eloquent thoughtfulness."

Madeleine L'Engle - "I have read these essays with great pleasure. De Vinck's point of view about life and love and children and teachers is important for the world...I would like as many people as possible to know his work".

Wendell Berry - "Christopher de Vinck has the insight and the courage to speak for those small devotions, dangerously unfashionable in our time, by which a human community lives."

There. Now you don't have to take MY word for it. Run out and find a copy, you won't be disappointed.