Relig-ish: Soulful Living in a Spiritual-but-Not-Religious World

In this enthusiastic, practical manual for the spiritually inclined, Mee-Chapman, a former ordained Christian minister, aims to help enrich the faith lives of the "spiritual but not religious" by employing a build-your-own-spirituality approach, complete with a "relig-ish tool kit" that contains a ritual-rich scaffolding for one's spiritual inclinations. Mee-Chapman is a enthusiastic, upbeat guide and all-inclusive: all are welcome in her relig-ish tent, regardless of religious background or spiritual or nonspiritual present. This effort is not unique or new; many writers, such as memoirist Elizabeth Gilbert and the esoteric Meggan Waterson (who, like Mee-Chapman, calls herself a spiritual misfit), have published self-help books for this audience. But as more former believers look for spiritual structure without formal religion, diverse efforts to reach this audience becomes necessary, and Mee-Chapman skillfully fills this niche for younger readers. This slim, accessible volume will appeal to thoughtful, open-hearted, and theology-minded seekers. (July)