An Altar in the World

A Geography of Faith

By: Barbara Brown Taylor

Narrated by: Barbara Brown Taylor

In the New York Times bestseller An Altar in the World, acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey by building upon where she left off in Leaving Church. With the honesty of Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) and the spiritual depth of Anne Lamott (Grace, Eventually), Taylor shares how she learned to find God beyond the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. In An Altar in the World, Taylor shows us how to discover altars everywhere we go and in nearly everything we do as we learn to live with purpose, pay attention, slow down, and revere the world we live in.

Vulnerable, honest, dark, loving, kind.

Brown doesn't tell you the truth. She takes you through her grappling with the questions. Anyone who's questioned the Bible because of its chauvinist, violent, dogmatic, or otherwise inaccessible qualities will do well to read this book.

Keep Thinking

This book is phenomenal… I’m not sure how I feel ending it. Barbara has made me re-examine life and the precious things there in! I will read this book many more times!! Thanks Barbs!

A fabulous and inspirational read

There were so many insights into prayer and blessings and leading a prayerful life. Barbara Brown Taylor brings real life and spirituality together in such a meaningful way! And I love having her read her own work. Her voice is a blessing in itself. She makes you feel like you’re sitting across the table from her and chatting.

Engaged with every word!

If you’re meant to read this book like I was (recommend by my counselor), you learn to listen and let go of expectations that God will find that new job, find purpose in God whatever you are doing, be present in every moment and bless others and other things. Such a gift!

Enjoyed this refreshing yet simple perspective

I always enjoy listening to books that celebrate our relationship with God. I love the simple practices this author describes to draw us closer. I’m actually going to have to listen to it again and take some notes!