How Long to Read A Search for the Sacred

How Long Does it Take to Read A Search for the Sacred?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 10 minutes to read A Search for the Sacred by Dr. Lin Wilder

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Poetry is the language of the heart; to be written or even to be understood, the heart must be made raw, it must bleed; the psalmist writes circumcised. It is no secret that growth and change- conversion can come only from pain not only felt but assimilated. In a culture averse even to the slightest discomfort, assimilating pain sounds like too tall an order and so it may be. But to the man or the woman searching for something unnamed, something huge, something so far greater than they, that kneeling in adoration be the only response, I dedicate this book." In her dedication to her book of poems, Dr. Lin Wilder eloquently prepares her reader for the experience of reading the fifty poems enclosed in A Search for the Sacred. Wilder divides the poems into three sections; the reasons for the categories become clear early into the reading of the poems.There is a journey here. One that begins amidst deep personal loss and grief- some surprisingly intimate portrayals of a woman suddenly alone. Some of her poems are raw; uncomfortably so.Here's an example of one of her poems- a personal favorite: BELONGING Is there a place called home Where memories and tradition await Patiently hidden in places made deep By relentless pursuit of useless truths.Do we come trailing clouds of glory Only to don the actors pose And spend too many years and tears Reclaiming wisdom lost so long agoSaved finally by the knowledge That human truth is shadow and illusion Yet uplifted by one hope and prayer That our path toward peace and Understanding lies patiently waiting For our gaze to turn back to the Place where we began.

How long is A Search for the Sacred?

A Search for the Sacred by Dr. Lin Wilder is 68 pages long, and a total of 17,544 words.

This makes it 23% the length of the average book. It also has 21% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Search for the Sacred Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to read A Search for the Sacred aloud.

What Reading Level is A Search for the Sacred?

A Search for the Sacred is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy A Search for the Sacred?

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