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Heaven Is a Place on Earth

Adrian Shirk
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Heaven Is a Place on Earth

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Adrian Shirk

Heaven Is a Place on Earth

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Heaven Is a Place on Earth by Adrian Shirk explores the idea of heaven through an examination of various religious communities and practices. The book intertwines historical accounts with personal reflections, offering insights into how individuals seek connection and transcendence in their everyday lives.

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

203 ratings

69%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Heaven Is a Place on Earth by Adrian Shirk offers a contemplative exploration of spirituality and community in America. Praised for its lyrical prose and insightful observations, the book invites readers to reflect on the sacred in everyday life. Some critics note that its eclectic narrative may feel disjointed at times. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in contemporary spiritual discourse.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Heaven Is a Place on Earth?

Readers who enjoy Heaven Is a Place on Earth by Adrian Shirk likely appreciate spiritual exploration, memoirs, and cultural studies. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion may find it similarly engaging.

3.9

203 ratings

69%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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