The Power of Solitude: Discovering Your True Self in a World of Nonsense and Noise
"An excellent, finely reasoned book, timely in its approach to our modern dilemma of searching for meaning in the Christian community and in life generally." --Astrid Beck, Managing Editor, Anchor Bible Dictionary and Eerdmans Bible Dictionary"A rare accomplishment. Kidder explores the roots of solitude within the biblical, patristic, and monastic traditions while informing us of the contemporary insights of novelists, poets, pastors, psychologists, and theologians." --Margaret Brennan, IHM, professor emerita, Regis College, Toronto"An amazing book born out of rich experience, deep insight, and strong Christian commitment." --Ursula King, professor of theology and religious studies, University of Bristol, England; author of Christian Mystics: Their Lives and Legacies throughout the Ages"We need this writer, we need this book."--Eugene H. Peterson, author of the Message and Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C.--Publisher"A rare accomplishment.  Kidder explores the roots of solitude within the biblical, patristic, and monastic traditions while informing us of the contemporary insights of novelists, poets, pastors, psychologists, and theologians." --Margaret Brennan, IHM, professor emerita, Regis College, Toronto --Publisher"An excellent, finely reasoned book, timely in its approach to our modern dilemma of searching for meaning in the Christian community and in life generally." --Astrid Beck, Managing Editor, Anchor Bible Dictionary and Eerdmans Bible Dictionary --Publisher