Kneeling in Bethlehem

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Summary: A good pre-Advent book
Review: Kneeling in Bethlehem, like its companion volume Kneeling in Jerusalem, is a mixture in which one finds meditations in verse form that will please and/or annoy you. In this volume there are several memorable poems: "Getting to the Front of the Stable" explores the role of Joseph in the Christmas story. "The Refugees" speaking of the Holy Family in Egypt is also a reflection on our treatment of refugees at the Mexican border. "Boxed" shows how cheap and tattered crèche figures can acquire meaning far beyond their value.

Yes, there are poems I dislike, but as a whole this volume is worth reading before the Advent/Christmas season - it provides some solid insights into a realistic, human and religious approach to the season

Rating:
Summary: A good pre-Advent book
Review: Kneeling in Bethlehem, like its companion volume Kneeling in Jerusalem, is a mixture in which one finds meditations in verse form that will please and/or annoy you. In this volume there are several memorable poems: "Getting to the Front of the Stable" explores the role of Joseph in the Christmas story. "The Refugees" speaking of the Holy Family in Egypt is also a reflection on our treatment of refugees at the Mexican border. "Boxed" shows how cheap and tattered crèche figures can acquire meaning far beyond their value.

Yes, there are poems I dislike, but as a whole this volume is worth reading before the Advent/Christmas season - it provides some solid insights into a realistic, human and religious approach to the season

Rating:
Summary: Kneeling in Bethlehem
Review: This extraordinary collection of poems touches me deeply. I keep it near me every day. As I enter the Advent season each year, Ms. Weems' wonderful "In search of our kneeling places" helps me keep room in my inn. I absolutely love the book. Thank you, thank you Ann Weems.

Rating:
Summary: Kneeling in Bethlehem
Review: This extraordinary collection of poems touches me deeply. I keep it near me every day. As I enter the Advent season each year, Ms. Weems' wonderful "In search of our kneeling places" helps me keep room in my inn. I absolutely love the book. Thank you, thank you Ann Weems.

Rating:
Summary: Kneeling in Bethlehem
Review: This extraordinary collection of poems touches me deeply. I keep it near me every day. As I enter the Advent season each year, Ms. Weems' wonderful "In search of our kneeling places" helps me keep room in my inn. I absolutely love the book. Thank you, thank you Ann Weems.

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Summary: My favorite book of Christmas poems
Review: Weems approaches Christmas from a realistic and down to earth point of view, yet the poems touch your spirit also. This is a lovely, yet little-known book that I give to absolutely everyone for a Christmas gift.