Books
Sparrow: A Book of Life and Death and Life
Jan’s latest
"Who am I, when the person who saw and knew me best in all the world is gone from this world?" Jan Richardson's question lies at the heart of Sparrow, her luminous new book about making a life after the sudden death of her husband, the singer/songwriter Garrison Doles. She resists simple answers for deepest sorrow, entering instead into the raw complexities of grief, which she calls "the least linear thing I know." In Jan's distinctive spare and elegant style, Sparrow traces a path through the first few years after her loss, articulating not only the ache of grief but also the strange graces and stubborn hope that live within its landscape.
Special offer: We have been so moved to hear from people who have used Sparrow in book groups, given it as gifts, or found it to be a companion in their own grieving. We want to help make this book of solace available to anyone experiencing a loss. We are offering Sparrow at a 50% discount, plus free shipping; click the “Order from the author” link below.
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The Cure for Sorrow: A Book of Blessings for Times of Grief
Now in paperback!
From her own loss, Jan offers an unforgettable gift of solace that invites us to know the tenacity of hope and to recognize the enduring presence of love that, as she writes, is “sorrow’s most lasting cure.”
A blessing meets us in the place of our deepest loss. In that place, it gives us a glimpse of wholeness and claims that wholeness here and now. —from the Introduction
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Circle of Grace: A Book of Blessings for the Seasons
"Breathtaking." —Chicago Tribune
In this beautiful collection of her distinctive blessings, Jan illuminates the gifts that each season of the sacred year holds for us.
Within the struggle, joy, pain, and delight that attend our life, there is an invisible circle of grace that enfolds and encompasses us in every moment. Blessings help us to perceive this circle of grace, to find our place of belonging within it, and to receive the strength the circle holds for us. —from the Introduction
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Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas
Jan's original artwork, reflections, poetry, and prayers accompany the reader from the beginning of Advent through Epiphany Day, inviting us to encounter the God who dwells in darkness as well as in daylight. Treasured by readers who return to it each Advent, Night Visions makes a beautiful gift for yourself and others.
In Wisdom's Path: Discovering the Sacred in Every Season
This perennial favorite is now available in a beautiful hardcover version! Jan returns to the rhythm of the sacred year with a compelling offering of original artwork and reflections that invite us to notice the presence of God in each season. From the "Cave of the Heart" in Advent through the "Daily Way" of Ordinary Time, In Wisdom's Path serves as a companion in our search for the holy.
In the Sanctuary of Women: A Companion for Reflection & Prayer
In this sequel to the groundbreaking Sacred Journeys, Jan offers a book to treasure and to share with the women (and the men) in your life. Drawing from the often hidden wellsprings of women's wisdom from across the ages, Jan invites the reader into a sacred space—a sanctuary—for reflection, prayer, and conversation about the mysteries that lie at the heart of who we are.
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Through the Advent Door: Entering a Contemplative Christmas
Through the Advent Door reveals the hidden pathways into the holidays we have always longed for, guiding us into a realm that shimmers with mystery and imagination. Like an Advent calendar, each day opens a new door, offering rich treasures that beckon us deep into this time. Jan accompanies us with images and reflections imbued with ancient stories, practices, and traditions. A gift to savor every day. Available as an eBook on Kindle & all Kindle apps.
Sacred Journeys: A Woman’s Book of Daily Prayer
Jan’s first book invites the reader to travel in the company of a remarkable array of women as the Christian year unfolds. Starting in Advent and moving through each season, this book draws on the lives and writings of women from around the world and throughout the ages. Jan's prayers, poetry, and reflections link the stories of biblical women such as Miriam and Mary with the voices of women including Julian of Norwich, Sojourner Truth, Etty Hillesum, Julia Esquivel, and Annie Dillard.