Death by Suburb: How to Keep the Suburbs from Killing Your Soul
“Death by Suburb addresses and overcomes the split in our religion, our lifestyles, and even our consciousness.” (Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., author of Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer)“Goetz lets the shadows of the suburbs show and evokes a thicker sense of our social and religious worlds.” (Leigh Schmidt, Princeton University, author of Restless Souls: The Making of American Spirituality)“God has given Goetz a gift for seeing … the parched lives beneath the suburban bliss. (William H. Willimon, author of Sinning Like a Christian)“ Goetz’s witty new book deals with [...] the spirit-deadening alienation sometimes found in [...] housing tracts and cul-de-sacs.” (Mark Pinsky, ORLANDO SENTINEL)“Goetz points out...that suburbanites like to be in control...and true spirituality is the opposite of control.” (Charleston Post and Courier)“Goetz advocates serious examination of motives and actions in everyday life and offers hope and...answers.” (Calgary Herald)“With bright writing, Goetz transforms familiar ideas into a provocative new package.” (Columbus Dispatch)“Goetz envisions a ‘thicker life,’ looking beyond the comfort...of suburban rhythms for a...deeper experience.” (Dallas Morning News)