The Cloister Walk

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Exploring the intersection of doubt and faith, the author recounts her unexpected journey into monastic life at St. John's Abbey, where she engages with the Benedictine community's structured routine of prayer and work. This narrative serves as both a personal memoir and a meditation on the significance of monastic practices, revealing how they can enrich secular existence. Through her unique perspective as both participant and observer, the book makes the cloistered experience resonate with contemporary readers, regardless of their religious backgrounds.