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March Pass the Book - Sabbath (Guest Blogger)

Can you believe it's time to pass the 8th book for Pass the Book:Year Two? This month I am excited to have a guest post by Cheri of Scrap Dreams. Cheri has graciously provided this month's book, so I'll let her tell you all about it. Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller is, at its core, about the natural rhythm of life, the absolute necessity of rest, and the violence we inflict upon ourselves and those around us by always being “too busy” to truly rest and renew ourselves. It is a call to slow down and enjoy life instead of rushing through it.

“Sabbath” was on my reading list and was gifted to me by my daughter Becca for Christmas. It was one of many books I received for Christmas, but the first one I read. It is an easy read – the chapters are each short essays, complete on their own, but also building on the rest. Most of the chapters are only 3-5 pages long so this book is easy to read in short spurts and set back down, but what you read is a complete thought in itself. I finished (okay devoured) the entire book in less than a week. And I enjoyed it so much, that I wanted to share!

Although written primarily from a Judeo-Christian theology, “Sabbath” incorporates examples from many other religions and philosophies (Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu) and even from science and nature, showing that the biological need for rest and renewal is common throughout the world and the message is intended to reach a broad audience, regardless of personal beliefs. Each chapter ends with a suggested “Sabbath practice” that you can try or not, as your needs and desires dictate. I recommend this book for anyone who needs a reminder to slow down.
Cheri, thanks so much for providing this great book and sharing your thoughts about it here!
Cheri was kind enough to send the book on to me first, and I have enjoyed it tremendously. If you'd like to be in the draw to be the next recipient of this book, please leave a comment telling me when you last felt rested and renewed.

(Click here for all the details about Pass the Book:Year Two.) Labels: Book Reviews, Guest Blogger, Pass the Book Year Two, Spiritual Growth

