Seeking Enlightenment... Hat by Hat: A Skeptic's Path to Religion [L0038]

2004 - PB Good condition. A refreshingly honest spiritual exploration from the New York Times bestselling author of the Anna Pigeon novels. Actor, adventuress, seeker of truth, Nevada Barr beckons readers to share her spiritual search for meaning in life. Hat by hat, step by step, Barr leads readers down her path to enlightenment by sharing personal episodes, some of them funny and revealing, others painfully honest. Each chapter offers a personal truth or an answer forged through experience and deep reflection, and a nugget of insight certain to encourage thought and discussion among readers, who may, in turn, find their own spiritual language.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This book spoke to me. I liked that the book was thought provoking. Nevada Barr didn't tell the reader what to think. She made statements from her own experience that caused me to think about my belief system and to come to my own conclusions. It is well written and presented in a thoughtful way. I enjoyed it thoroughly."; "Nevada Barr bares her soul in this book. It appealed to me because it is a very human story and so relatable. Not preachy - just her path to God-- a sometimes rough one and not one she expects everyone to follow. I didn't necessarily agree with her viewpoints on various things to be sure, but she makes it clear this is what she believes and you have to find your own path. Thank you Nevada! This book is staying on the shelf for those grey days of the soul when I need some encouragement from a fellow traveler."; "This was the most surprisingly enjoyable and personally helpful book I have ever read. I had never read any other Nevada Barr books as I don't generally read fiction books. She made me feel not so alone, on a very personal quest to find meaning in various perspectives of God. She explores her spiritual growth away from a what she describes as a somewhat selfish, self-absorbed, addicted personality, to finding love and strength. She charts her path to becoming involved in and committed to a church. What a fabulous book! Thank you Nevada!"