Solitude

After reading this book I am happier, more satisfied, calmer and more focused on what is important in life. Whatever your religion, the ideals put forth in this book will help you in our life outlook and enable you to enjoy what your life is supposed to be about. I owe Christopher Chamberlin Moore a big THANK YOU for writing a book that explains how to be a Human Being and have a positive effect on all mankind around you.

In a society where having time alone is not only difficult to obtain but often seen as selfish and eccentric, This book by Rev. Moore (rector of my church) is a much-needed voice of reason. At work, at home, and even at church, we act as part of a group; even children's leisure activities have become more structured and group oriented. Solitude: A Neglected Path to God suggests ways of stepping off the merry-go-round, if even for a few minutes a day, and how to use this time to re-center your life, maintain balance, and become attuned to God's presence within you. Don't let the religious aspect put you off. Rev. Moore's approach is biblical but not dogmatic, scholarly but pleasantly anecdotal. He deftly blends other writers' and philosophers' ideas on solitude into the mix, and, unlike many authors, gives credit where credit is due. Anyone wishing to read more on the subject need look no further than the book's end notes for direction. Reading Solitude: A Neglected Path to God is a well-advised step toward reclaiming (without guilt) some of the time that our overly busy society demands of us, and using that time to enrich our lives, both temporal and spiritual.