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Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong is a British author and commentator known for her books on comparative religion. A former Roman Catholic religious sister, she went from a conservative to a more liberal and mystical Christian faith. - Wikipedia
The Spiral Staircase
- Pages
- 531
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Karen Armstrong recounts her journey of leaving a convent after failing to find spiritual fulfillment, navigating personal struggles with depression and epilepsy. She shares her eventual discovery of her true calling and her subsequent career dedicated to working with sacred texts. This memoir offers an intimate look at a life devoted to understanding faith and self.