Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times, Katie Savage
Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times, Katie Savage
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Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times
Reflections on Faith and the Changing of Seasons

Author: Katie Savage

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Unabridged: 5 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 11/06/2012

Synopsis

In Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times, author Katie Savage beckons you to join her as she embraces the mystery of faith and gently eases into the sometimes turbulent waters of contemplative exploration. She writes with honesty and humor about the uncertainty and doubt that is inherent in the life of the growing believer, finding that even in the midst of questions, bold assurances of faith emerge. You’ll find yourself falling into step with Katie as she meanders through the liturgical calendar of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, as this insightful audio book weaves ordinary stories and surprising insights into satisfying reflections of the spiritual life, relationships, and life as we know it. This delightful collection of essays will stimulate your thinking, stir your heart, and nurture your soul.

About The Author

Katie Savage was born into the Protestant Evangelical Christian tradition and has been writing about it ever since. She has a BA in creative writing and english education from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MFA from the University of Kansas. She and her husband Scott now live in Kansas City with their two children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathleen on February 25, 2019

I enjoyed the author's stories about her own faith struggles, especially as she struggled with a very conservative upbringing. However, I did not see the connection between the particular stories and the seasons of the church year in which she placed those stories.......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on September 14, 2019

This book made some really great points. Unfortunately most chapters seemed to take forever to get to them. Some of the chapters I had no clue what the point actually was and in ones that made a point it was prefaced by so much rambling I was left frustrated. It really needed some editing.......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on August 08, 2022

I listened to an Audible edition of this book.......more

Goodreads review by Audra on November 19, 2012

Excellent book. I wrote about it (and quite a few other things) in depth here: [URL not allowed] Here are a few excerpts from that excessively long post that are book relevant: Since I am a woman, I can’t comment on an audience for this book. I mean, she does talk about things l......more

Goodreads review by Joan on August 17, 2013

This book was previously published as Whirlybirds and Ordinary Times (Fall, 2012). Katie has written essays on a variety of topics including ones that trouble Christians. She explores healing, communion, consumerism, and lots more. She is very honest in her thoughts, especially for a pastor's wife.......more

Quotes

“Although I myself am not religious, I found this wonderful collection to be thought-provoking and often hilarious — Katie writes with humility, warmth, and complete candor. She knows how to tell a story, and I have no doubt that her smart observations and searching honesty will soon make her the favorite writer of many readers.”
— Laura Moriarty, author of The Chaperone

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