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A review by bookmindedmag
Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Staying Human by Cole Arthur Riley
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
I read Cole Arthur Riley's previous book and was blown away. I can say the same of this book. It is a book of healing, of prayers and confessions. It also asks questions of the reader that can be answered at their own pace, which only helps in the healing process. Because man do we all need some healing.
What I enjoyed so much about this book is that although each chapter follows a specific structure, they don't have to be read in order. To be honest, I felt like there were some chapters I could have skipped and still get something from the book. I love the questions because they allow readers to truly think about their answers. To think deeply about what they would say in response. Chapter XIII is one I plan to go back to because I have had issues with anger in the past and have come a long way in quelling it. But the questions in that chapter made me think about whether I have quelled it or if it is still something I struggle with.
The book is even more enjoyable and relatable because the author starts each one with a couple of paragraphs about herself. She gives us insight into her own struggles, which made me feel like I was talking to someone I know. The author lets us know that she's just like us, with flaws and struggles and the will to overcome them in a healthy way.
I would definitely recommend this book to my readers.
What I enjoyed so much about this book is that although each chapter follows a specific structure, they don't have to be read in order. To be honest, I felt like there were some chapters I could have skipped and still get something from the book. I love the questions because they allow readers to truly think about their answers. To think deeply about what they would say in response. Chapter XIII is one I plan to go back to because I have had issues with anger in the past and have come a long way in quelling it. But the questions in that chapter made me think about whether I have quelled it or if it is still something I struggle with.
The book is even more enjoyable and relatable because the author starts each one with a couple of paragraphs about herself. She gives us insight into her own struggles, which made me feel like I was talking to someone I know. The author lets us know that she's just like us, with flaws and struggles and the will to overcome them in a healthy way.
I would definitely recommend this book to my readers.