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by Richard Rohr
Book Dedication excerpt:
I gratefully dedicate this book to the three women who made it possible, made it readable, and made it deliverable….
To Shirin McArthur, who catches my confusing formulations and so kindly suggests better alternatives.
“Shirin McArthur has worked with me on several projects, including a novel. She has a vast knowledge of the English language and the keen eye needed for editing. Her greatest talent, though, lies in asking the right questions which push a writer to deeper and clearer expression. I felt like I had a co-pilot who gently kept me on course so, in the end, I was closer to realizing my vision. I am so grateful for her partnership.”
“I bow in gratitude for Shirin McArthur, for her thorough and thoughtful editing, for asking important questions and for clarifying my many revisions.”
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A Wing and a Prayer – In her first photography book, Shirin weaves a daily prayer suitable for all occasions and simple enough to speak to every heart.
Pondering Destructiveness in Ants and Humans
One fairly ubiquitous creature we encountered in Costa Rica was the ant. We frequently came across lines of ants, marching alongside or across our path. In fact, Luis, our guide, told us that whenever we stopped along a path, we needed to look down to make sure we...