“The Whiteheads have written an eloquent evocation of Catholic imagination
that could be the basis for a catechism for 21st Century Catholic believers. . . .
If you are not Catholic or theologically inclined but love literature, you will
still devour this book. It is a treasure-trove of insights of major novels in
the last century with enough engaging quotes to spark your reflections and
conversations for a good while.”
“The Whiteheads take us on a spellbinding journey through Catholic
literature born in the turbulent and transformative times of the 20th century.
In these pages, we encounter the monk, the misft, the scientist-mystic,
the social revolutionary, to name a few. Far from being rosy-colored idealists,
the Whiteheads reveal the deep humanity of these writers who preserved and
celebrated a divine vision of the world. This may well be their best book to date.”
While helping her readers discover God within their own human experience, Barbara Fiand challenges them to deepen their faith in the incarnation. She calls for an active, practical faith that can heal such splits as those between sacred and secular, science and mysticism.
When competitiveness, conflict, consumerism and the need to control determine social relationship, we cannot accept unconditional love; it becomes impossible to experience the creativity that comes from surrendering to the mysterious breath of God within. Fiand shows how failure to accepts self is rejection of Jesus, while self-acceptance is redemption experienced. Wholeness is brokenness owned and thereby healed.
“Educating for Life is very readable. Groome’s prose is almost poetic; very clear and concise, yet vivid. He is a master storyteller, who has a knack for making abstract concepts concrete and relevant . . . If you are looking for a comprehensive, lucid and useful volume that addresses Catholic identity, buy Education for Life. An enthusiastic two thumbs up!”