Saffron Cross: The Unlikely Story of How a Christian Minister Married a Hindu Monk
Did eHarmony get it right for J. Dana Trent, an ordained minister of the Southern Baptist tradition, and Fred Eaker, a devout Hindu who once lived as a monk and priest? Despite their differences, the two share a desire for spiritual growth beyond their respective faiths. And despite disagreements about the purpose of deity worship, Western diet versus vegetarianism, and the need for gurus as spiritual teachers, the young couple embarks on a spiritual quest that begins with a celibate honeymoon in a monastery. The young wife and author often seems one cheeseburger craving away from throwing in the towel on steadfast Fred, but much to her credit, she never gives up. This hilarious and heartwarming account documents an unlikely couple’s discovery of universal truths amid numerous faith and cultural differences. Saffron Cross reveals a God that appears in many forms. This brief and delightful book leaves the reader wanting more. --Susan DeGrane