USC Book Club: Thrift Store Saints by Jane Knuth
Monday, December 20, 2010
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Thrift Store Saints: Meeting Jesus 25¢ at a time
By Jane Knuth
Review: Jane Knuth brings you into the Kalamazoo, Michigan St. Vincent de Paul thrift store and introduces you to her “Thrift Store Saints,” but her book is more than hagiography and feel-good stories. The saints in this book—shoppers as well as volunteers and donors—are real and troubled. Knuth is just an ordinary person, too, with a desire for order and cleanliness that cannot be met in a thrift store. Her own hesitations and preconceptions make the book both approachable and inspiring.
Thrift Store Saintsis an ideal book to read in a group. It will provoke discussion about poverty and perceptions of the poor, spirituality, the purpose of service, and priorities in our lives and our church. A word of warning: This book might inspire you to service as well.—Megan Sweas, Associate Editor, U.S. CATHOLIC
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By Keith G. Kondrich (not verified) on Thursday, March 17, 2011This is a must read book for anyone looking to deepen their spirituality by finding Jesus in the face of the poor.
As the executive director of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Pittsburgh, PA, I purchased this book for all of our board members at Christmas. Most folks read it in one sitting and are now sharing it with their various SVdP conference members.
Thrift Store Saints
By Alice (not verified) on Sunday, February 20, 2011I, too, would like to hear from those who have read this book.
Discretionary monies are getting smaller and smaller in my wallet. I just can't buy many books now.
Hi, Just thought I'd like to
By Jane (not verified) on Monday, January 3, 2011Hi, Just thought I'd like to hear what other people think about the book.
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