There is a lot here. Like too much. I felt like Smith was just throwing a variety of rituals against the wall just to see what would stick. At first, I thought these different views and processes were to help clients find what was best for them but once Smith brought in the Wendigo and consuming, I knew I couldn't take this seriously.

Most everything here is good stuff but you should go to the source to learn more. My favorite part of the book is when Smith talks about cultural appropriation. I was very proud of her understanding these and making her clients do as well.

The Uncommon Book of Prayer defines prayer, looks at it from a variety of historical and religious standpoints and then guides the reader to developing a habit of prayer that is a moment to moment conversation with the divine. Part reference book and part how-to this is a practical, readable guide for examining the benefits of prayer and practicing it in modern times.

I thought it was interesting, insightful, and helpful in learning about prayer and how you can still practice the art of prayer and it not exactly be religious or practiced in a secular manner.

The low rating is because I have never understood the concept of prayer. I thought this book would give me some insight. I was wrong. I guess I am not the demographic.

Thank you, NetGalley for an advanced copy

This book was amazing.I This one approach prayers in all different religions, and she put it all together.. Every chapter had a really interesting way of doing things and how she looked at things I like how she had Chance as well. There's so many different aspects of this book.If you're really looking to it. Title says it all. Prayer can be different things for different people. I like how she did the different charts.And the different diagrams to explain these things as well.

Heidi Smith's THE UNCOMMON BOOK OF PRAYER is a genuinely uncommon book in its wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration of prayer, crossing cultures, time periods, seasons in a person's life. Ultimately for me, this book was a long-desired, hard-sought space to examine what I think and how I believe through a thoughtful, compassionate, and wide-ranging deep discussion of the role of prayer and what it means to live a spirit-oriented life. I enjoyed it deeply as a hard break between rituals and routines, habits and traditions, to a more whole-bodied and whole-spirited way of being in the world. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

A wonderful addition to the arsenal of books of prayer and listening to His Word. I loved how it didn’t make feel ashamed for when I expect a prayer to be answered even though I selfishly didn’t take the time to actually ask God for what I need guidance on. A great book, resource, for those switching religions or denominations.

The Uncommon Book of Prayer by Heidi Smith is a very interesting compilation of the understanding of prayer from various faith perspectives. I read this book to better gain an understanding of other cultural and religious belief systems and their view on prayer. As a recently certified End-of-Life-Doula, I found the information contained in the book to be very thorough and enlightening. Many views I did not personally agree with, but living in a society where there are so many differing belief systems, gave me understanding of what prayer means for each of these systems. The author did a great job in researching various angles of prayer and created a book that I feel is very complete in content, for those looking at the different belief systems on prayer in the world.
Thank you to NetGalley and Running Press Group, a division of Hatchette Book Group Publishers, for the advanced review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book was everything I was hoping for and more. I've been looking for validation that prayer isn't just for certain people and I got that validation loud and clear! You can tell a lot of research and love went in to this book. Fantastic job!