HarperOne read and liked Theresa's review of Altar in the World, An: A Geography of Faith:

"The author is an Episcopal priest who is no longer in what we would term "active ministry." The entire premise of the book, subtitled "A Geography of Faith," is that there are altars everywhere and we can constantly worship and m...more The author is an Episcopal priest who is no longer in what we would term "active ministry." The entire premise of the book, subtitled "A Geography of Faith," is that there are altars everywhere and we can constantly worship and minister wherever we are. She does not discount the extreme value of communal worship, but she sees the sacred in the everyday. Each chapter explores a different "altar," such as getting lost, encountering others, walking, paying attention. She spends time talking aboout the prayer of hanging out laundry - prayer flags blowing in the wind. She draws on other faiths and much of ancient Christianity and the Desert Fathers for her inspiration. Sometimes I really want to meet an author and become their friend. I would love to be a friend to Barbara Taylor Brown. (less) "

HarperOne read and liked Cindy's review of The Long Snapper: A Second Chance, a Super Bowl, a Lesson for Life:

"Just grabbed this off the shelf at the library...for some reason it caught my eye. The first pages sold me. Now I just need to find the time to read the other 230 pages... "

HarperOne read and liked Kate's review of The Long Snapper: A Second Chance, a Super Bowl, a Lesson for Life:

"This is the charming story of the 38 yr old retired long snapper who the patriots called on the help win the their 2003 season. Its a heart warming Cinderella like story. The writing is really good especially the descriptions of the football games,...more This is the charming story of the 38 yr old retired long snapper who the patriots called on the help win the their 2003 season. Its a heart warming Cinderella like story. The writing is really good especially the descriptions of the football games, which definitely had me gripping the edges of the book. It is a short book, but it can become tedious at times, particularly all the religious talk. Overall its an enjoyable, short read. (less) "

HarperOne read and liked Eric's review of The Long Snapper: A Second Chance, a Super Bowl, a Lesson for Life:

"Marx recounts the incredible story of a man going from a junior high classroom to a member of a Super Bowl favorite. On the one hand, Marx seems aware that the story is so incredible that it can carry the book, resulting in a style that seems to invo...more Marx recounts the incredible story of a man going from a junior high classroom to a member of a Super Bowl favorite. On the one hand, Marx seems aware that the story is so incredible that it can carry the book, resulting in a style that seems to involve staying out of the way of the narrative (at least as much as that is possible). On the other hand, Marx fails to add much to the tension and excitement that were all-but-inherent to the story. It's a good, light read, but Marx fails to realize the full potential of the story.(less) "