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In This Small Spot
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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In This Small Spot
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Publisher's Summary
WINNER - 2014 Golden Crown Literary Society Best Dramatic Fiction
“Here, the true you is most often magnified, for better or for worse.”
Abbess Theodora
In a world increasingly connected to computers and machines but disconnected to self and others, Dr. Michele Stewart finds herself drowning in a life that no longer holds meaning. Searching for a deeper connection after losing her partner, Alice, she enters a contemplative monastery, living a life dedicated to prayer, to faith in things unseen. Though most of her family and friends are convinced that she has become a nun to run away from her life, she finds herself more attuned to life than she has been in years. Stripped of the things that define most people in the outside world - career, clothing, possessions - she rediscovers a long forgotten part of herself. But sooner than she expects, the outside world intrudes, forcing her to confront doubts and demons she thought she had left behind. The ultimate test of her vocation comes from the unlikeliest source when she finds herself falling in love again. As she struggles to discern where she belongs, she discovers the terrifying truth of Abbess Theodora’s warning. For better or for worse.
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- Notlosttheplot
- 09-11-2021
Extraordinary, heartbreaking and healing
This is a deeply emotional (audio) book that goes explores beyond the usual emotional level to the spiritual struggle for meaning. Some might consider the pace slow, but I think that it complemented the monastic life portrayed and gave time for reflection on the characters’ struggles.
The narration is good. There is an occasional error but the voice is pleasant.
As a lifelong Christian (though not Catholic) lesbian, deep in denial until middle age, this story resonated in ways I think it would be impossible to explain to someone without that lifelong grounding in faith. I found following the loves and losses, and the various characters responses to desire as they resolved their spiritual issues, to be a healing journey.
Thank you Caren. I look forward to reading the recently published sequel An Unlit Candle (not yet in Audible).
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