Introduction: An atheist who likes prayer -- Spiritual autobiography : best earthly companionship -- On staying in bed -- On fear -- On commitment -- On being in between -- On kindness -- On destiny -- On heartbreak -- On resentment -- On women's anger -- On love -- On betrayal -- On the afterlife in Little women -- On hope in Harry Potter -- On obsession in The great Gatsby -- Toolkit on sacred readings : try this at home.
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"A deeply felt celebration of a classic novel--and a reflection on the ways our favorite books can shape and heal us"-- Provided by publisher.
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