The Anglican church has been no stranger to controversy during its history but the debates raging at the moment are among the hottest it has known. This book asks some prominent Anglicans why they are still in the church and what they love about it. Representing Anglicanism in all its range and diversity, the contributors are positive about the church and their place in it, and show appreciation, rather than resentment, of a Church that is broad enough to contain those of opposing views. This is a personal, partial and affectionate (though by no means uncritical) glimpse of the Anglican Church. >
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'This book is a delight...A lovely way to meet some notable fellow pilgrims.' Patrick Forbes, Christianity, 2007--,
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Caroline Chartres is a regular contributor to the Church press. She is married to the Bishop of London. They live in London with their four children.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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If you have a fascination with what makes people tick and even the slightest curiosity about the Church of England this book will be richly rewarding. From the wise and witty introduction through the fifteen interesting, honest and heartfelt speakers - I was deeply impressed by the wide-ranging thoughts and feelings that inspire them.
I read the book quickly, it's a page-turner and then I wanted to re-read it! Conclusion - this is a really excellent book.
I read the book quickly, it's a page-turner and then I wanted to re-read it! Conclusion - this is a really excellent book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a delightful collection of short pieces by a broad selection of people who may have been born into the Anglican church or who have converted and are still within it; overall it shows just how broad we are as a church and just how important our church is to us for all kinds of reasons.
On a personal level, I was particularly interested to read Hugh Montefiore's input because I have had the same experience as he has and I am sure that anyone could read this book and find someone who thinks or feels the same or has had similar experiences.
I think that anyone who has ever had or still has a faith or religious tradition would find something in this book that would resonate with them at some level.
Tisha James
On a personal level, I was particularly interested to read Hugh Montefiore's input because I have had the same experience as he has and I am sure that anyone could read this book and find someone who thinks or feels the same or has had similar experiences.
I think that anyone who has ever had or still has a faith or religious tradition would find something in this book that would resonate with them at some level.
Tisha James
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I am not and never have been an Anglican yet I very much enjoyed this very diverse selection of accounts of their church membership by prominent Anglicans. The range of short essays highlights the inclusive nature of the Church of England. The range of contributors is impressive from the satirist Ian Hislop, the judge Elizabeth Butler-Sloss to the convert from Judaism Hugh Montefiore. If you want to know what some Anglicans think and feel about their Church, then this book is for you.
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Worthwhile and Reassuring
This is a quiet, relaxing read, a bit like the Church of England, in fact. The book's strength is that it has a varity of contributors with different viewpoints (very Anglican). Read more
Published 13 months ago by W. Tegner
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Interesting
Caroline Chartres book of essays from various writers was enjoyable, but perhaps not as enjoyable as I'd hoped. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Fiver
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Nice to be reminded why I AM an Anglican
And this book does just that. Turning the pages is like reconnecting with old friends. It is classic Anglicanism throughout: self-criticism, room for disagreement in an open... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jacobus de Blemund
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An Anglican - but not a Christian
When I saw this book on a friend's bookshelf I knew at once that I had to have a copy and I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Mr. S. Loveday
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