In the Shelter

Finding a Home in the World

By: Pádraig Ó Tuama

Narrated by: Pádraig Ó Tuama

From master storyteller and host of On Being's Poetry Unbound, Pádraig Ó Tuama, comes an unforgettable memoir of peace and reconciliation, Celtic spirituality, belonging, and sexual identity.

"It is in the shelter of each other that the people live." Drawing on this Irish saying, Ó Tuama relates ideas of shelter and welcome to our journeys of life, using poetry, story, biblical reflection, and prose to open up gentle ways of living well in a troubled world.

In the Shelter introduces Corrymeela, the Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation community Ó Tuama led for many years, and throughout the book he reveals the power of storytelling in communities of conflict. From the heart of a poet comes a profound look at the landscapes we all try to inhabit even as we always search for shelter, a place we can call home.

An instant spiritual classic in Ireland and Britain, now brought to the United States.

©2015 Pádraig Ó Tuama (P)2023 Tantor

Riveting tale-telling that includes scripture,LGBTQ self-liberation, and the lovely Irish language.

See above, nothing to add to that other than his voice is soothing and lovely. I will listen to this again.

Love it

I think every Christian should read this book. It opens the heart and mind to a wider view or the world.

Complete Joy

I am convinced that this book will bring joy to anyone willing to open their mind and their heart, and listen with anticipation.

A collection of soothing lessons

Rarely is a political voice so compassionate. Humor makes all our mistakes more palatable. The book is a prayer and a poem, honest reflections that helped me forgive everyone, even myself. Hello to human.

Opening windows

Each chapter opens another window in the soul and light finds the long hidden spaces