Books like Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber
In *Accidental Saints* former stand‑up comic turned pastor Nadia Bolz‑Weber shares her journey into a "religious but not-so‑spiritual life," encountering a church‑loving agnostic, a drag queen, a felonious bishop and an NRA member. Through these surprising relationships, she experiences grace as a blunt instrument—a moving force that reshapes lives. The book offers a candid, confessional look at how mundane people share bread, wine, scripture, and truth, revealing the fragile yet profound path toward wholeness. Bolz‑Weber’s narrative speaks to believers and skeptics alike, illuminating the transformative power of ordinary encounters with faith.
Readers find a warm, honest account that challenges traditional notions of spirituality while celebrating the ordinary people who, in her words, become 'accidental saints.'
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Nadia Bolz-Weber
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