Reviews

Flannery O'Connor: Spiritual Writings by Robert Ellsberg, Richard Giannone, Flannery O'Connor

makenziewho's review against another edition

4.0

This book smacked me upside the head, so to speak. I had not read any of Flannery O'Connor's work, so I was unfamiliar with the themes but knew she was a fellow southerner and a devout Catholic. Her letters show so much wisdom, tempered with a good helping of sass. Her defenses of the faith are both raw and intellectual. This collection also includes excerpts from some of her novels and short stories, so if you are hoping to read those as well there are significant spoilers here. Her writing gave me a lot to think about and I can't wait to read more of her work.

gvalentine's review against another edition

5.0

I wish I had made a concerted effort to read Flannery O'Connor when an acquaintance recommended her to me 10 years ago. However, this book met me at the perfect time in my life, and offered frank insight on matters of faith, grace, redemption, and life as a writer. If I could make people think about half as much as she does with her unapologetic but humorous descriptions and obvious understanding of how faith operates, I would consider my vocation fulfilling. I will be working through the rest of her writings now, and consider this an exceptional entry point for me - almost a mentor-in-writing.