Dance of a Fallen Monk: The Twists and Turns of a Spiritual Life

by George Fowler

Book Overview

A nationally syndicated columnist on religious issues delivers a penetrating and poignant account of how he learned to hear the music of life--and dance to its joyous beat. "In sharing his story,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201409771
• ISBN13: 9780201409772
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Superb writing too

All these other reviews pretty much cover the subject matter of the book, but no one has said much about the form. Well, i just want to add that this is obviously a labor of love, done by a man with an extraordinary gift for writing; the result is just immensely enjoyable in terms of the beauty of the writing, all along. The language is rich, superbly wrought, full of delightful wit and pizzaz. This dancer has got style, lots of it!

A Gift for Any Who Have Considered Leaving Their Faith

George Fowler records his entrance and exit from years of devotion to God as a monk. For anyone who has had to leave many years of devotion to God to rediscover and reform their faith, Fowler's very candid discussion of his wrestlings and decisions, including a chapter where he wrestles with his sexual identity, are a comforting companion. Here is someone who was and is devoted to God, but had to step out of his first committment to renew his faith. Powerful.

A wonderful story about a courageous soul

As a "recovering catholic" myself, I found this book spoke to me and its hard not to imagine someone not enjoying Fowler's openess and charm. His thoughts are in tune with my own thoughts and intuitions and it was refreshing to hear a former priest's ideas about catholicism and christianity in general.

Universal Truth!!

Seldom are we treated to such richness and honesty of one seeking his own truth. His quiet courage to continually grow, question, and evolve mentors myself. He arrives at knowing and feeling the Oneness of us all. No judgment, just more and more love.

A beautiful reflection that speaks to us "seekers".

I was captivated by Fowler's openness and candor. His comments and insights into the established order of two of Christianity's denominations makes one re-assess the denomination's intended and marketed goals. "Spirit" comes from the Greek word meaning "to breathe". This is a breath of fresh air from one who learned to enjoy the intended all along, the divinity of human life itself!