Public Lives, Private Prayers

By Mary Reath

A collection of the favorite prayers and sayings of 125 well-known public figures provides authentic inspiration. From Queen Noor comes a saying from Mohammed, from Bill Bradley comes a Zen text, from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893732266
• ISBN13: 9781893732261
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Sorin Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.3" x 0.3" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Public Lives Private Prayers

I consider this a valuable small book to have on my night stand. It is filled with prayers which famous people rely on to gain peace before sleep. It has been revealing to know in these times of unease, that public people also have a spiritual side...I am giving it for birthdays and other occasions.

A must have bedside book for these times!

I keep one copy of this book in my car and one by my bed so that I can get quick jolts of inspiration, comfort and connection. It has become essential equipment for life in these difficult times.

A Book for These Times

I returned to this beautiful book of prayers during the days following the terrible attack on our country. I was able to feel close to the public people in Ms. Reath's book, to find in their prayers inspiration for my own prayer. Since many of the contributions are especially useful for times of distress and pain, this anthology was truly a Godsend. Of course this is not the only time many of us will want be pressed, will suffer, will feel alone, will need to come close to our God. This book, by presenting the prayers of others, of people many of whom bear large responsibilities, helps confirm that we are all in a community. A wonderful book to have, to pass on to others, to keep close by.

A book to keep close at hand

"Public Lives, Private Prayers" works wonderfully on a number of levels. First, we are fascinated by the glimpses into the inner lives of these celebrities, people we feel we know so well at some level. It's amazing how differently you will see each person after you know his or her favorite prayer. Secondly, the totality of the book is a powerful statement on the central importance of the spiritual aspects of life. Not a trendy thought, but true nonetheless. And individually, many of the prayers are touching and wonderful.

The perfect book to share with family and friends.

I have absolutely loved reading and rereading Reath's book. This is not a typical prayer book. Instead it is a book of inspiration that the reader can identify with. Those who shared prayers or thoughts are so varied in their public lives and that adds to the tenderness of the book. This is a book to cherish and share with others.