The Best Spiritual Writing 2011

9780143118671

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Philip Zaleski

Format Paperback

Dimensions 5.44 (w) x 8.12 (h) x 0.59 (d)

Pages 272

Publisher Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Publication Date November 30, 2010

ISBN 9780143118671

Book ISBN 10 0143118676

About Book

"A trove of well-wrought, luminous, soul-bracing gifts." -Thomas Lynch (on the 2010 edition)

With selection chosen from a vast range of journals and magazines, The Best Spiritual Writing 2011 gathers the finest pieces of spiritual writing to appear in American publications during the past year. The collection offers an opportunity to read intimate and thought-provoking work, ranging from poetry to short fiction to memoir to essay, by some of the nation's most esteemed writers, including Rick Bass, Philip Yancey, Terry Teachout, Robert D. Kaplan, and many others. As Phyllis Tickle said of last year's edition, "there is enough here to feed the hungry heart for years to come."

Reviews

Library Journal

Zaleski, editor of the now long-running series of best essays and poetry in spirituality, has repeated his annual miracle, uniting another year's worth of various and thought-provoking pieces. The 2011 edition includes work by Robert D. Kaplan, Terry Teachout, Philip Yancey, Marilyn Nelson, and Rick Bass, as well as poetry by Billy Collins, Nancy Willard, Richard Wilbur, Philip Schultz, and C.K. Williams. VERDICT Essential for individuals who have read earlier volumes, and an excellent place to start for those who have not.

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