In the center: The story of a retreat
by Barbara Gardner
Category: Spiritual life

Chronicles the backgrounds and experiences of nine strangers who gather at a house of prayer on a farm in rural Quebec for a month of silent, prayerful retreat. As one of the nine the author creates a fascinating montage of the participants' stories as they seek a richer aware of God through meditation, prayer, intense journal writing and self-analysis. Each story illuminates one of the spiritual practices used at the retreat centre. And collectively these personal stories convey just what an experience of prayer is, helping readers to identify their own religious experiences.