The Unseen Shore: Memories of a Christian Science Childhood

by Thomas Simmons

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807010189
• ISBN13: 9780807010181
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

magnificent study of spiritual torture

I LOVE this book. Being a former Christian Scientist myself, I've suffered the tortures of the damned thanks to Mary Baker Eddy. The book Simmons writes should be required reading for all recovering ex-Christian Scientists. The only thing I would like to have seen more of is a more detailed picture of Simmons' father. It would help the reader understand more clearly the whole family dynamics of such a religious saga. I salute you, Thomas Simmons, for your courage and your willingness to share your journey!

A beautiful and touching memoir

I thought this book was wonderful -- beautifully written, very personal, revealing and deep. Due to its subject matter (the book is critical of the Christian Science church), I could see how it might not be palatable to many "true believers" of this religion. But those with no religious axes to grind will undoubtedly find this book a wonderful read and an eye-opener about the experience of growing up in a Christian Science household. Readers who are able to appreciate the book on more than the theological level will find it a lyrical, poetic, and deeply personal discussion about many things -- growing up, having a family, coming to terms with life and with the past. Give it an open-minded read. You'll be glad you did.