{"product_id":"a-whole-life-in-twelve-movies-a-cinematic-journey-to-a-deeper-spirituality-9781587436338","title":"A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality","description":"Come to the movies with two celebrated spirituality writers--American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Whole Life in Twelve Movies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eNorris and Higgins invite readers along as they discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives--from before birth to death and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 12 films, including \u003ci\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Malcolm X\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBabette's Feast\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethis book is perfect for individuals or groups to watch and discuss movies over the course of a year. Each chapter recommends additional films and includes discussion questions ideally suited for churches, small groups, and book clubs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs readers watch and read, they will journey through the human life cycle and explore themes of existence, goodness, belonging, vocation, identity, success, generosity, dealing with conflict, and what it means to be human. The book outlines a cinematic path toward a deeper spirituality and a more meaningful life for people across the faith spectrum and seekers alike. It includes a foreword by James Martin, SJ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen Norris\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning poet and the author of five \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Cloister Walk \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDakota: A Spiritual Geography\u003c\/i\u003e. She speaks regularly at colleges, churches, and teaching hospitals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGareth Higgins\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Queen's University Belfast) is the cofounder of multiple spirituality festivals, including Wild Goose, The Porch Gathering, and Movies and Meaning. He edits \u003ci\u003eThe Porch Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of \u003ci\u003eHow Not to Be Afraid\u003c\/i\u003e. Higgins has been involved in peacebuilding and violence reduction in northern Ireland and lives in Asheville, North Carolina.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brazos Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875375124754,"sku":"9781587436338","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-whole-life-in-twelve-movies-a-cinematic-journey-to-a-deeper-spirituality-9781587436338","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}