S. A. Snyder – författare

Sarah flees an unfulfilling life in Montana to volunteer at a spiritual retreat in Scotland. But Braemar House seems more religious cult than safe haven. Not only is she expected to plant thousands of trees, look after flocks of poultry, and chase truant sheep, there are toilets to clean, dishes to wash, and firewood to chop. Can Sarah navigate contrasting spiritual beliefs under sometimes maddening circumstances to find her heart’s longing? God, help her!

Previously published as The Value of Your Soul: Rumi Verse for Life''s Annoying Moments, by S.A. Snyder. In the vein of chicken soup stories, this amusing slim volume of self-help features short tales from the American author''s trials and tribulations of living at a spiritual retreat in Scotland. Excerpted from the author''s memoir, the stories are couched in terms of "life''s annoyances" and offer lessons for coping. Each short chapter focuses on a unique event taken from the author''s life and is applied to a common experience that everyone can relate to. The author uses excerpts from the Sufi poet Rumi to tease wisdom from the lessons learned, presented with humility and humor. The chapters are delightfully illustrated. The Value of Your Soul is like lamb stew for the annoyed soul!