C. S. Bills

I normally avoid Christian books, and get unrealistically irritated when one sneaks in under the guise of another genre. This book, however, was an exception. It made no bones about being a spiritual book in the description.

This is the story of an extremely successful cardiovascular surgeon who begins experiencing debilitating panic attacks and is sent to the care of the Sisters at Mt. Carmel monastery, run by a nun who is also a psychiatrist. The other sisters who dwell there are individual characters of their own with interesting backgrounds and lives.

There is no preaching or condemnation; there is love, acceptance and gentle guidance. In some ways, it reminded me of the setting of 'Call the Midwife,' where the sisters don't try to force any beliefs but rather live their own faith and welcome others in if they wish.

It was a gentle, satisfying read.… (mais)