Stay Against Confusion, A: Essays on Faith and Fiction - Softcover

?A book that shines as a consequence of an accomplished writer's deeply felt (and understood) moral and spiritual energy.?Robert Coles, author of Lives of Moral Leadership "Rich, eloquent and thoughtful ... This is a deeply satisfying read."Publishers Weekly ?Wise and searching.?Wall Street Journal ?Erudite and meditative, A Stay Against Confusion?depicts a profound, complex spirituality?brims with intelligence, passion and conviction.?San Francisco Chronicle "Refreshing and enlightening ? only rarely does any writer explain himself so clearly and so courageously."Los Angeles Times "This vital new collection of essays ? is a generous benefaction ? fascinating ? courageous."Rick Moody, Book Forum

"Wise and searching." -- Wall Street Journal

"This vital new collection of essays . is a generous benefaction . fascinating . courageous." -- Rick Moody, Book Forum

"Refreshing and enlightening . only rarely does any writer explain himself so clearly and so courageously." -- Los Angeles Times

"Rich, eloquent and thoughtful ... This is a deeply satisfying read."--Publishers Weekly

"This vital new collection of essays ... is a generous benefaction ... fascinating ... courageous."--Rick Moody, Book Forum

"A book that shines as a consequence of an accomplished writer's deeply felt (and understood) moral and spiritual energy."--Robert Coles, author of Lives of Moral Leadership

"Wise and searching."--Wall Street Journal

"Refreshing and enlightening ... only rarely does any writer explain himself so clearly and so courageously."--Los Angeles Times

"Erudite and meditative, A Stay Against Confusion...depicts a profound, complex spirituality...brims with intelligence, passion and conviction."--San Francisco Chronicle

Writting in the tradition of Flannery O'Connor and Andre Dubus, the author explores the relationship between faith and fiction, arguing that literature is a powerful medium for experiencing and understanding mystery. Reprint.