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The Cloister Walk

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The Cloister Walk
By Kathleen Norris

I read The Cloister Walk for the first time early in 2000, having had several good friends recommend it to me. It was a perfect prelude to my annual prayer retreat in May 2000 at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky.

The Cloister Walk is a thoughtful and compelling description of Norris's journey of faith as a Benedictine Oblate. Her reflections on life inside and outside the cloister prompts contemplation and brings rewarding insights.

Norris's book shows the tremendous appeal and rewards of the contemplative life, whether it's lived in a monastery or incorporated into life "on the outside."

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