"Every religion looks for, and most have possessed, some revealer of the Spirit." -- Evelyn Underhill

In Invincible Spirits Felicity Leng presents wise, inspiring words from brilliant women who have been the revealers of the Spirit in their times. Some known, and many silenced or forgotten voices throughout history come back to life in this sparkling collection of spiritual writings.

From a ninth-century mother in France writing a poignant self-help book for her estranged son, to a modern-day social campaigner in New York, Invincible Spirits is full of reflections on classic themes and questions in the search for a deeper experience of God. Leng groups these writings into chapters such as: Love and Fulfillment, Creativity and Visions, Truth and Simplicity, Abandonment, and more. Some of the better-known writers: Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, Corrie ten Boom, Dorothy Day. Some of the lesser-known writers: Raïnssa Maritain, Hadewijch, Margiad Evans, Dhuoda. Well knonw or not, they're all inspiring. The book ends with "Biographies and Bibliographies", more than thirty pages of informative notes on all of the many women represented here.

The profound wisdom of these women mystics, saints, mothers, activists, poets, and visionaries still has great appeal for 21st century readers seeking spiritual guidance and direction. This is a volume not to be missed.