Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy

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Summary: A warm account of Orthodox Conversion
Review: This was one of the first books I read on Orthodoxy, that was "free reading" (not historical or recommended for religious education purposes) I related to her accounts of entering the church. While the author spends more time at the church than the average convert does, her journey to Orthodoxy was warm and enlightening. I find her to be an inspirational mother and member of the church. I found myself learning more about Orthodox society and culture rather than theology. This was a nice change. I recommend this book to everyone who wants a peak into the Orthodox world.

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Summary: Great look at the Orthodox liturgical year
Review: What I loved best about this book is the inside look it gives you of the Orthodox liturgical year. I read this book fairly early in my journey to Orthodoxy, coming from an Episcopalian/Roman Catholic background. As I had been in two liturgical churches, I was interested in how Orthodoxy transformed the year, and I was delighted with what I read. The only drawback I found about this book is the "Orthodoxy is perfect" attitude I perceived on the place of the author. And yes, Frederica is sometimes a wee bit approaching not being reverent about the Church, but that can be balanced by other books.