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Letters from the Shire

On Tolkien, His World, and a Better Understanding of Ours

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Letters from the Shire

By: Matthew J. Distefano
Narrated by: Ed Allmann
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In Letters from the Shire, Matthew J. Distefano invites listeners on a journey through Middle-earth with fresh eyes, curious hearts, and a deep longing for something more grounded than empire, consumerism, and despair.

These letters, part literary criticism, part spiritual reflection, and part cultural commentary, explore the enduring relevance of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legendarium in a world increasingly marked by violence, division, and ecological collapse. With characteristic wit and insight, Distefano draws connections between the lives of various Middle-earth characters and our own struggle for meaning, resistance, and hope.

Whether you’re a lifelong Tolkien devotee or simply seeking a more peaceful path forward, Letters from the Shire offers nourishment for the soul, a call to simplicity, and a reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

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