Passion and Purity by Elliot Kastner, originally published in 1984, and now available in paperback, is a poignant affirmation of love which outlines a path for following one's passions and being guided by them. It is a book which remains relevant today because it emphasises the importance of being guided by one's feelings rather than by one's reasoning or logical thinking.
In this book, Kastner presents her thoughts on how love can be both obedient and rebellious. It is an insightful and delightful read full of sentiments and life experiences. This collection of essays, poems and stories offers insights into how living life is really supposed to be lived.
Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot, originally published in 1984, is a Testament to the sanctity of love, written from the perspective of the Christian faith. It is an evangelical Protestant text, expounding on the sanctity of love, and is also written from the perspective of an agnostic's view of love, and even of the universal view of love. This book continues the work of American poet Maya Angelou, who wrote an outstanding novel, I Know Why; and continues on from there. The book is not only a profound exposition of the sanctity of love, but also an inspiring and reassuring text to Christian couples around the world who are having difficulties expressing their love for each other.
This is a book that is well worth the read, both for the author and the reader. Many of us have had the experience of falling in love and wanting desperately to express our love for a partner, only to be stifled by the language barrier. Some of us may even feel that we are less than loving towards our partners, and are not able to express our feelings because of our fear of disappointing or embarrassing them. All of these anxieties are laid bare in this charming text. Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot is a very encouraging text for any couple struggling with the language barrier, and is also a great book for anyone interested in learning how to express their love in a way that is meaningful to both parties.