More than 50 theologians; peace activists; military experts; public polocy analysts; and media commentators gathered together to discuss what a just war really is and how the theory applies to the war in Iraq. The participants iclude Jim Wallis; Joan Chittister; Drew Christiansen; Peter and Margaret O'Brien Steinfels; Michael Baxter; and many others.
#42286 in Books Ivan Doig 1980-02-19 1980-02-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .92 x 5.31l; .69 #File Name: 0156899825336 pagesThis House of Sky Landscapes of a Western Mind
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A real American story and a joy to readBy NadieMaxThe author writes beautifully about the raw and hardscrabble lives of real people in early 20th century southwest Montana. This is a real American story that should remind us of the greatness of forgotten "little people" who continue to help build this country. Doig's writing is a joy in and of itself to read; and he tells his story in such a way that it touches the human soul without being maudlin. Those of us who live spoiled and privileged lives by comparison to those people; need to stop and ask ourselves if we would be up to doing anything near what they had to do in order to survive.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mesmerizing MemoirBy William J. Higgins;IIIPowerful; passionate and genuine...Ivan Doig has always been a great storyteller and his memoir is no exception.Motherless at the age of six; Ivan’s upbringing was a checkerboard of existence. His father worked various Montana ranches to preserve the continuity with his son. Most of these ranches were inaccessible in winter; so to secure Ivan’s schooling he would stay with whoever was obliging in the nearest town; or with his maternal grandmother in some ramshackle of a country house if the situation presented itself...seeing his father only on weekends when weather permitted and during the summer months. This father/son relationship was absolute.It is oftentimes said that landscapes can shape the human fabric and spirit...these Montana prairies; mountains and valleys did just that for Doig; his father; grandmother and everyone else in these environs.Sadly; Doig passed on in 2015...but his books will live on.A compelling read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Elegantly Written; Often Soars into Sheer PoetryBy Gene GI loved this book. This House of Sky is an elegantly written memoir about Ivan Doig's hardscrabble upbringing in rural Montana that often soars into sheer poetry. It's also a love letter to his father and grandmother; who transformed an uneasy alliance into a relationship of deep affection. If you enjoy fine literary craftsmanship; you'll find this a memorable read. It's the kind of book you won't want to put down yet won't want to finish. It's that good.
