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Dancing Naked Under the Moon...

A sacred, sassy quest for the Divine

 

10-40% of all proceeds from book sales will go to nonprofit organizations

such as the Alabama Faith Council and Project Compassion.

Mary Sullivan was a typical suburban housewife until the death of her best friend led her to question her religious roots, marriage, and values. This compelling and at times humorous journey through grief, divorce, anger, sabbatical, love, and healing will inspire all who struggle for authenticity. Sullivan’s quest lands her at the feet of wise teachers from diverse faith traditions. Her journey toward the wisdom within will encourage you to find yours as well.  

“As she bares her tender wounds, shares her unpredictable salvations, and maintains an infectious, holy curiosity about it all, Mary Sullivan offers the story of her inner pilgrimage not to lift up her own life, but rather as a gift, a companion, a kind of gentle nourishment, for ours.”  From the foreword by Wayne Muller.

“This beautifully written and honest account of one woman's journey of transformation gives me hope. With sincerity, commitment, and a sense of humor like Mary's, we can all get there!” Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, author of The Wisdom Way of Knowing and Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening. 

“A compelling spiritual memoir of great simplicity and honesty. As she shares her story, you discover your own, and together you walk the unmarked path of awakening.” Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author of Ethics of the Sages and The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness.

“This is the story of a spiritual pilgrimage told with candor, passion, and humor, and it is a joy to read. All who care about the spiritual quest can benefit from reading this poetic and wise book.” Dr. Fisher Humphreys, author of I Have Called You Friends.

“Mary has a very powerful and helpful story to share because of her varied experiences, especially in relation to other faiths. There are many, many women who will be touched and helped and supported by her telling her story so honestly. I found myself laughing and crying throughout the book. It was so very refreshing, her honesty....the swearing and drinking and the despair that she bravely spoke about. I was reminded of Henri Nouwen's The Wounded Healer and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love.”  Caroline Humphreys, one of the founders of Contemplative Outreach in Birmingham, Alabama. 

“I was transfixed by Dancing Naked Under the Moon! My heart beat in sync with Mary on each page of her story of being swept off her charted course. In the midst of loss and grief, she summoned the courage to surrender her path and simply follow THE Path and trust Life to unfold. Its interweaving trails have led through suffering and shedding, seeking and serving, to surprise and celebration. The hope for Mary’s readers lies not in tips for a straight-line, one-time trip from suffering to celebration but in a candid testimony about simply staying on the Path and allowing it to form us and lead us Home.” Carol Padgett, PhD, author of the Keeping Hearth and Home Series.

© Mary Bea Sullivan 2008