A Fistful of Books

Sep 24, 2012 21:32

41. Lying Awake by Mark Salzman

A really interesting book about a Carmelite nun who realizes her ecstatic visions might be caused by epilepsy. It explored very interesting issues of faith--were the visions "just" illness or are they a gift? What should she do about the visions, and how does she know her choice is being made for the right reasons?

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noirrosaleen September 25 2012, 05:40:16 UTC
Ooooh. The vampire book sounds good. I'll have to look for it next time I have money for books.

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