Laughing Pilgrims
Humor and the Spiritual Journey
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
148 Pages, 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.30 in
- Paperback
- 9781532610417
- Published: September 2016
$22.00 / £20.00 / AU$35.00
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This funny and practical book shows how humor can help us know who we are, how to live well, and why "saints" can laugh a lot. Humor is an important and often overlooked part of the spiritual life. Howard Macy aims to help readers learn to appreciate the formative power of laughter in the Christian pilgrimage. We're so sure you'll love this book that we don't even offer a money-back guarantee. Instead we warn you that you'll want to buy copies for all your friends. They'll love it too, even the grim ones.
Howard R. Macy is Professor Emeritus of Religion and Biblical Studies at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. His published works include Rhythms of the Inner Life: Yearning for Closeness with God, Laughing Pilgrims: Humor and the Spiritual Journey, and the Red Nose Training Manual.
"Laughing Pilgrims is simply a joy to read. In honesty, I must say that this is a funny book - a very funny book."
Richard J. Foster, founder of Renovare and author of books on spirituality
"Howard Macy's mirth is a 'comedy of embrace', and thus this book is a colossal, gladdening hug. Macy frees us for the spirited laughter that nurtures true holiness and spreads God's exuberant gaiety."
Marva J. Dawn, Teaching Fellow in Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, and author of books on spirituality
"Howard Macy has achieved what few other writers of humor have been able to do. Laughing Pilgrims is hilarious to read but along the way raises serious questions about the meaning and power of laughter. Imagine! Nurturing our spirituality while laughing out loud! Read and enjoy."
Tom Mullen, author and speaker
"Laughing Pilgrims is an important contribution to the Christian literature on joy and humor. It's a thoughtful, balanced, and eminently quotable work that draws sharp distinctions between destructive humor and healing humor."
Cal Samra, Editor, The Joyful Noiseletter and author of books on humor
"Laughing Pilgrims is more than a fun read; it is a spiritual primer on the blessings of humor, laugher, and good will."
Philip Gulley, Quaker pastor, essayist and storyteller
"Laughing Pilgrims takes readers down the right road of faith, walking with a merry Chaucerian host who collects stories and shares good humor as we make our way to Canterbury to repent of our sins and worship God in the fullness of joy."
Terry Lindvall, C.S. Lewis Chair of Communications and Christian Faith, Virginia Wesleyan College and author