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| Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God
ISBN: 9781506420721
Platform/Publisher: JSTOR / Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Digital rights: Users: unlimited; Printing: chapter; Download: chapter
Subjects: Religion ; History;
In this vivacious memoir, travel writer Erickson (Iowa: Off the Beaten Path) charts her meandering spiritual journey via a dozen pilgrimages she's taken, including to locations such as Hildegard of Bingen's Eibingen Abbey in Germany and a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Indiana. An Iowa farmer's daughter, Erickson grew up Lutheran and flirted with Buddhism and Unitarianism before becoming an ordained deacon in a local Episcopal community. Now she jokes that she's "in an open marriage with Jesus" that allows her to benefit from the wisdom of many different faiths. Each chapter stylishly blends memoir with travelogue; sections from the author's chronological spiritual biography are interspersed with accounts of relevant trips she's made. For instance, her time as a Wiccan persuaded her of the spiritual power of the natural world, reinforced by her visit to Iceland with its Norse gods and belief in elves. Meanwhile, her son's meningitis scare convinced her of the miracle of healing-faith in which struck her as a common trait in the hordes of Lourdes pilgrims. A trip to Thomas Merton's Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky is a highlight. Whether describing mystical visions or the rhythms of everyday life, Erickson turns the spiritual journey into a series of exciting transformations. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Lori Erickson is an American author who grew up in Iowa. She has a B. A. in English from Luther College and an M.A. in English from the University of Iowa. She writes about various subjects. But her focus is on spirituality and travel. Her work has been published in national and regional publications such as National Geographic Traveler, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens, and House Beautiful. Her website, Spiritual Travels, lists the holy places of many faith traditions. She has an award-winning blog, Holy Rover, that describes various spiritual sites. She also leads workshops and gives presentations. Her work includes The Mighty Mississippi: A Traveler's Guide, Sweet Corn and Sushi, The Joy of Pilgrimage, Iowa: Off the Beaten Path, and her memoir, Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God. (Bowker Author Biography) |
