Being Alive and Having to Die" works on two levels: as an examination of liberal religion during the past 30 years of conservative ascendancy, and as a fascinating personal story. 352 pp. 40,000 print.
One of the year's Top Ten Books on Religion and Spirituality ( Booklist ) , Being Alive and Having to Die is the story of the remarkable public and private journey of Reverend Forrest Church, the scholar, activist, and preacher whose death became a way to celebrate life. Through...