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A review by jdybs
Marriage and Other Acts of Charity: A Memoir by Kate Braestrup
5.0
Oh my gosh, I love Kate Braestrup. This is the second of her books I've read, both very personal, humorous, and serious reflections upon her life and those around her. She is a chaplain for the Maine Game Wardens (what??) To get to know her, start with her book "Here If You Need Me" which is a collection of stories about her life and her chaplaincy. Her writing has the perfect mix of intellectual depth and humble humor, and I find myself wanting to race on to the next story at the same time that I want to stop to savor and contemplate the one I just read.
As its title suggests, "Marriage and Other Acts of Charity" is about love and marriage - hers and those of friends and people she has worked with. I come away with an awareness of the precariousness of happiness and life, but with a sense of hopeful energy.
Write on, Kate Braestrup! I'll be continuing to follow your works.
04/2023 - Just re-read this book, listening to the author's recorded version this time. Again I'll say that I love, love, LOVE this book. I highly recommend it to thoughtful adults who are interested in meaningful relationships and a meaningful life....dished up with irreverent, caring humor!
As its title suggests, "Marriage and Other Acts of Charity" is about love and marriage - hers and those of friends and people she has worked with. I come away with an awareness of the precariousness of happiness and life, but with a sense of hopeful energy.
Write on, Kate Braestrup! I'll be continuing to follow your works.
04/2023 - Just re-read this book, listening to the author's recorded version this time. Again I'll say that I love, love, LOVE this book. I highly recommend it to thoughtful adults who are interested in meaningful relationships and a meaningful life....dished up with irreverent, caring humor!