"An easy, wise, and instructive lens through which to view one of the gems of the Hebrew Bible.  Creative and engaging, Chittister and Swanson's Story of Ruth is in the highest Jewish tradition of reading 'between the lines' of scripture....Should be required reading for Christians and Jews, women and -- above all -- men."  Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

"Joan Chittister's reflections about loss and change, about isolation and empowerment, are both realistic and liberating. . . And John August Swanson's artworks are contemplative experiences in themselves -- quiet, yet glowing and vivid."  Rosemary Luling Haughton