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July 10, 2006
RRN: Traveling Mercies
Today I read more of Traveling Mercies and it’s wonderful. I got to the part at the end of the first section where she finally lets Jesus into her life.
I was waiting for the bus when I read it. I just stood there at the bus stop, reading this conversion story, and trying to keep the tears from overflowing my eyes and running down my cheeks.
I would quote the section for you, but I’d have to quote at least a page and a half.
Suffice it to say that if you are turned off by all the talk of drugs, drinking, etc. in the beginning of this book, I encourage you to stick with it anyway. It’s true what they say, that the light shines brightest in the darkness. Wow. That moment is unforgettable. Jesus crouched at the edge of despair, waiting to be let in so he can change everything.
It’s beautiful, powerful prose. I was so overwhelmed I had to put the book away and just think about it for a while.
Posted by Selena at July 10, 2006 05:53 PM