The Spirituality Gap
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'A beguiling exploration of what contemporary spiritual practices might offer to a world that’s lost its religion' Dr Sharon Blackie, author of If Women Rose Rooted
Abi Millar is looking for something. She grew up in an evangelical church, but after she lost her faith, she found herself searching for spirituality in other places. Torn between the logical part of her brain and the part that secretly believes in magic, and in the wake of a great loss, she wondered whether her crisis of faith was part of a larger story: at a time when more and more people in the Western world are moving away from organised religion, what does spirituality look like?
The Spirituality Gap follows Abi as she receives a shamanic healing, drinks ayuahuasca, delves into astrology, experiences an awakening in a lake, and attends an atheist church. Written with great warmth, curiosity and humour, it explores our post-religious world from the perspective of someone who is neither a ‘spiritual but not religious’ hippie nor an angry atheist. Throughout, she asks: how can we embrace ritual in our own lives even if we are wary of religion?
Book details
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780715655153
- Published
- 16 January 2025
- Pages
- 288
- Duration
- Dimensions
- 135 x 216 mm
- Genre
- Psychology
- Imprint
- September
Reviews
'A personal, journalistic investigation into an eclectic range of spiritual practices which exist outside the domain of traditional religion'
'Thoughtfully balancing scepticism and openness, Millar's insights resonate with readers navigating their spiritual paths in a post-religious age. This compelling book is both a guide and a reflection for anyone seeking purpose beyond traditional faith'
'A beguiling exploration of what contemporary spiritual practices might offer to a world that’s lost its religion. Millar’s rigorous but sympathetic quest for meaning cuts through the hype to peer into the heart of the modern mind-body-spirit machine'
'This book really spoke to me. In these hyper-individualistic times, so many of us are aware that we are living in a way that works against our nature as humans and are actively seeking deeper meaning. Abi approaches this topic with a perfect blend of scientific robustness and lack of judgement... The result is a book that is genuinely thought-provoking – every reader will learn something'
