I Pray Anyway: Reflections for the Spiritually Cranky

By Joyce Wilson-Sanford

I PRAY ANYWAY: Reflections for the Spiritually Cranky is a book of 200 short reflections of the author as she continues a kind of prayer practice that she developed at a time in her life that was challenging. The short reflections are funny and real and poignant. The book includes narrative entries where the author shares her life and thoughts. The book begins with comments from early readers, rather than with official blurbs. They answer questions about their own spiritual/religious orientation, background, present beliefs or practices, and what reading the I PRAY ANYWAY: Reflections for the Spiritually Cranky stimulated in each of them.I PRAY ANYWAY: Reflections for the Spiritually Cranky gives voice to the growing trend of formal religions of many faiths losing membership and interest in belief of any kind. It counteracts the stance of the "nones" (a term used in the Census) for those people not affiliated with any religion. The book encourages people to "pray anyway--in spite of ambivalence about God and faith, in spite of irritation with formal religion, and in spite of the dire circumstances of our times. The author implies that the energy and impact of prayer is needed no matter how it is practiced. She demonstrates this in her unique reflections.The back cover of I PRAY ANYWAY: Reflections for the Spiritually Cranky has a note from the author that says, "I share these reflections not as poetry or fine writing. I share them for the comfort I found writing them--with the hope that my raggedy truth will meet yours and comfort and soothe your crank soul too."The book has 252 pages. The format is carry along size 3 x 5.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0986338621
• ISBN13: 9780986338625
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Red Shoe
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 0.6" x 4.0"