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Josiah Hesse

    Josiah is a celebrated author whose work delves into the complexities of faith, societal issues, and psychological drama. Informed by his journalistic background and keen insight into distinct subcultures, his writing is marked by raw honesty and a penetrating gaze into the human psyche. He explores themes of isolation, belief, and the struggle for identity within challenging environments. His novels offer compelling and unsettling explorations of the human experience.

    On Fire for God
    Runner's High
    • 2025

      On Fire for God

      How the Christian Right Uses Fear and Shame to Manipulate Working-Class America

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      This compelling memoir intertwines personal narrative with sociopolitical commentary, examining the impact of evangelical Christianity on its adherents and its role in shaping the Christian right. Through a blend of personal experiences and broader cultural analysis, the author reveals how faith can both empower and exploit individuals, shedding light on the complexities of belief and political identity in contemporary society.

      On Fire for God
    • 2021

      Runner's High

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(41)Add rating

      "Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind meets Christopher McDougall's Born to Run in this immersive, investigative look at the hidden culture of cannabis use among elite athletes (as well as weekend warriors)--and the surprising emerging science behind the elusive, exhilarating "runner's high" they all seek"-- Provided by publisher

      Runner's High