Buoyed by keen intelligence and unflinching self-awareness and honesty. from which all of us could learn.' - The New York Times Book Review 'A powerful memoir. Armstrong's memoir there lurks wisdom about the making and remaking of a life. Armstrong is such an evocative writer.' - Newsday 'I loved this powerful and moving account, and read it nonstop.' -Elaine Pagels, author of Beyond Belief 'In. It's a pleasure to read simply because it's honest and hopeful. It fills the reader with hope.' - The Washington Post Book World 'Riveting. Very rewarding.' - San Francisco Chronicle 'A story about becoming human, being recognized, finally recognizing oneself.

Armstrong is an engaging, energetic writer.' - The Christian Science Monitor 'Candid and compelling, and the sentences are flawless.' - The Dallas Morning News, 'Enjoyable and deeply interesting. Armstrong is such an evocative writer.' - Newsday 'I loved this powerful and moving account, and read it nonstop.' -Elaine Pagels, author of Beyond Belief ' Armstrong's memoir there lurks wisdom about the making and remaking of a life.

The Spiral Staircase by Karen Armstrong