Reviews
Grace Without God is a pilgrimage. Katherine Ozment is one of millions who have left traditional religion only to find that not only is something is missing in their lives, but that they long to give their children the meaning, sense of belonging, and spiritual depth of religion. In Grace Without God, we are invited to travel with her as she searches religion, philosophy, and social science for tools to construct meaning in our time., An informative and relatable discussion on the changing landscape of religion, society, and identity., Combining the talent of a gifted story-teller, the erudition of a scholar, and the soft touch of a mother, Ozment takes her readers on an unforgettable examination of life's deepest questions. Profound, moving, and uplifting, Grace without God is a gem and is destined to become a classic., It's not a spoiler to say that Ozment goes looking for grace only to discover she's had it all along. From the first page, you'll be struck by Ozment's gracious curiosity, intelligence, optimism, and all-around secular loveliness. I felt proud to belong to her tribe-human and godless both., This book is perfect for those of us who have moved past religion but still crave community and sense of moral guidance. Ozment finds secular answers to the big questions: What's the meaning of life? How do we deal with death? What is our purpose? A satisfying and deep read., So many of us don't call ourselves religious, and yet miss much of what religion offered our parents and grandparents-a sense of community, morality, and ritual. Whether you are atheist, spiritual, an occasional meditator, or a confused seeker, this beautifully-written book will help answer some of life's big questions., What an important book. I inhaled every word. Every person struggling to live a meaningful life will find wisdom and sustenance in Grace Without God., This book is perfect for those of us who have moved past religion but still crave community and sense of moral guidance. Ozment has interviewed dozens of seekers, academics and spiritual leaders, finding secular answers to the big questions: What's the meaning of life? How do we deal with death? What is our purpose? A satisfying and deep read., Ozment offers her own version of do-it-yourself religion, encouraging everyone to wonder, to seek knowledge, and to connect to a larger purpose. Grace Without God is thoughtful and insightful., We are in new and uncharted territory. The family and kinship ties that once insured religious adherence are unwinding. What has been lost? Where might this new freedom take us? In her deeply personal quest to answer these questions, Ozment has created an important book for our time., This book is a pilgrimage. In Grace Without God, we are invited to travel with Ozment as she searches religion, philosophy, and social science for tools to construct meaning in our time., In this beautifully written, exhaustively researched, and deeply personal book, Katherine Ozment explores the challenges facing parents who want to raise moral, community-minded children in the absence of formal religion. Grace without God fundamentally changed the way I will raise my children., An astute journalist, Ozment deftly explores whether meaningful ritual can offer an adequate substitute for organized religion. Her candor, open-mindedness, and reflection provide solace to the reader struggling with similar issues in their own lives, respectfully honoring the ghost of religion rather than writing it off.
