A YOUNG MAN’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

Whatever your opinion of JD Vance, his spiritual memoir COMMUNION, Finding my Way Back to Faith, is to my mind, an honest and humble description of his personal journey. I read several reviews of the book before I decided to read it. They were universally critical and cynical of his motives and his politics. I had read his previous memoir, HILLBILLY ELEGY, and viewed the movie. It was unique, well-written and became a national bestseller. This sequel is a tribute to the priority of family and faith over material success. While some reviewers focus on political and economic issues the book is about a young man’s search for meaning and purpose that he has found in his marriage, his family of origin, his children and his Christian faith. He strives to apply what he knows about Christianity to some of the controversial issues of the day. He does not flinch from confronting the criticisms of the Catholic church and those who would decry the Christian faith. Whatever you may think of his career, his politics, and his future, his emphasis in this memoir is on his struggles, his doubts, his friendships, and his faith, hope and love in his relationship with Jesus Christ. I think it is genuine and inspirational. In an age of secularism, atheism, materialism and cruelty it is a breath of fresh air. I recommend it heartily.

CHINA ALERT

On another note it is of great interest to me me that I have quite a readership of this blog in China and Hong Kong. Twice as many as many as the United States. I am gratified that so many view my posts. I would love to hear from any who would care to comment. May my readers be blessed.