Partners in Spirit Gloria Faizi North America's Book Award 2013

North America's Book Award 2013 for distinguished scholarship

‘She swept through like a conquering queen but worked like an unpaid serf

renewal and the birth of a transcendent community

“Boris Handal has provided a great service to the many fans of the 19th century messianic figure who appeared in Iran and who is generally known as ‘the Báb’

Partners in Spirit Gloria Faizi North America's Book Award 2013Drawing on interviews with more than forty long married couples, this insightful volume reveals how shared spirituality can turn marriage into a fortress of resilience, even amid lifes gravest challenges. From financial crises and cultural clashes to illness, addiction and the loss of a child, these intimate testimoniesdrawn from diverse backgrounds and faith traditionsunderscore the power of a deep, equal partnership in nurturing mutual growth and