A JOURNEY TO GOD

The Spiritual Quest of Women from Different Cultures Dr. Joan Borysenko—author of Caring for the Body, Healing the Mind and The Woman from 0 to 90—traces the paths of feminine spirituality across diverse eras and cultures. This is an intriguing study of how women around the world seek God in different philosophies and religions. Focusing on the commonalities of feminine presence across various religious cultures, Borysenko emphasizes that women have always been protectors of life, its nurturers, and guardians. Whether lighting candles for the Sabbath or celebrating new life by bathing a newborn baby, women have historically practiced less traditional rituals in their daily lives. And by listening to each other's stories, they have learned to seek the divine within themselves, rather than glorifying distant and unreal gods compared to ordinary life. Through a contemporary perspective on ancient traditions, researched case studies, new rituals, and numerous female testimonies, Borysenko presents examples from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic traditions. The book exceptionally illustrates how women have truly walked toward God in every era and culture, showing a path that incorporates their expectations and needs into religion. JOAN BORYSENKO is co-founder and former director of the Mind/Body Clinic at New England Deaconess Hospital at Harvard Medical School. She is the author of Caring for the Body, Healing the Mind, Pocket Miracles, and A Book to Heal the Heart and Soul. novaera@record.com.br