Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome
A Memoir of Humor and Healing
by Reba Riley
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Pub Date Aug 18 2015 | Archive Date Aug 11 2023
Description
Reba Riley’s twenty-ninth year was a terrible time to undertake a spiritual quest. But when untreatable chronic illness forced her to her metaphorical (and physical) derriere on her birthday, Reba realized that even if she couldn’t fix her body, she might be able to heal her injured spirit. And so began a yearlong journey to recover from her whopping case of Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome by visiting thirty religions before her thirtieth birthday. During her spiritual sojourn, Reba:
-Was interrogate by Amish grandmothers about her sex life
-Danced the disco in a Buddhist temple
-Went to church in virtual reality, a movie theater, a drive-in bar, and a basement
-Fasted for thirty days without food—or wine
-Washed her lady parts in a mosque bathroom
-Was audited by Scientologists
-Learned to meditate with an urban monk, sucked mud in a sweat lodge with a suburban shaman, and snuck into Yom Kippur with a fake grandpa in tow
-Discovered she didn’t have to choose religion to choose God—or good
For anyone who has ever longed for transformation of body, mind, or soul, but didn’t know where to start, Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome reminds us that sometimes we have to get lost to get found.
Advance Praise
“If the ‘Pray’ in Eat, Pray, Love had a gutsy, wise, funny little sister who’d never been to India, it would be Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome.” -Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love
“A brilliant, emotional, and audacious rampage through religious sensibility, an exploration I recommend without hesitation. Enjoy!”-Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack
“Whether you’re spiritual, religious, or neither, Reba Riley’s grace, wit, charm, and profound insight will make you laugh and think. She is an author to watch!!!”-Jen Lancaster, author of I Regret Nothing
“Whether you pay heed to a savior or a spirit animal, you should read this moving, funny, thoughtful book.”-A.J Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically
“Reba Riley is a natural-born storyteller and writer whom I expect to be reading for many years to come.”-Brian McLaren, author/speaker
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781501124037 |
PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
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