In stories and pictures, this book shows how people of all faith traditions use prayer beads as a spiritual tool and a means of expressing their creativity. Every major world religion has a tradition of praying with beads and all are explored here, including the history and use of beads and specific prayers. Describes in detail and with diagrams how to make sets of prayer beads for personal use.
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Starred Review. Part history, part missal and part crafting how-to, this is a treasure trove of faith and spiritual contemplation. Winston, an award-winning religion journalist, occasional PW contributor and avid beader, takes readers on a fascinating journey through the tradition of prayer beads. From the third century B.C. through the late 20th century, she touches on a variety of world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, the Baha'i faith and others. A thorough introduction to both the Catholic and Anglican rosaries, complete with stunning photographs and instructional diagrams, rounds out the historical portion of the text. The second part, which is even more inviting, reveals myriad ways to use the tactile to reach the spiritual. From poems to psalms to saints, Winston offers bead-by-bead suggestions, all the time emphasizing that prayer beads are a tool for prayer and not an object of devotion... they are not there to be the focus of your prayers, but to help you focus your prayers. Practically, the final section provides the nitty-gritty of tools, materials and techniques necessary for creating individual rosaries and chains, complete with resources for choosing and finding particular types of beads. The combination of Winston's personal anecdotes with her obvious knowledge of and love for the practice makes this a lovely addition to any praying person's repertoire. (Mar.)
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About the Author
Kimberly Winston is the recipient of the 2005 American Academy of Religion Award for Best In-Depth Reporting on Religion. She has written extensively on knitting as a spiritual practice,and is the author of Fabric of Faith: A Guide to the Prayer Quilt Ministry and Faith Beyond Faith Healing: Finding Hope after Shattered Dreams. She lives in Pinole, California.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read a lot of books on different forms of religion, as well as meditation and prayer. And I have had an interest in malas and other types of prayer beads. So when I saw that my boss had ordered this book for our library, I was psyched. I couldn't wait to dip into it.
And wow, am I glad I did. Not only is the format friendly and well-planned, with plenty of beautiful color photos and quotes, but it is also quietly non-judgmental and refreshingly open to a variety of influences. I really enjoyed that the author didn't just spend a lot of time telling about how she liked to bead without covering other important "stuff." It's nice to have a researched history, for example, that covers different faith traditions. And a section on prayers that are particularly tailored to the Anglican rosary, which is her main focus throughout, although she touches on others as well. I was especially glad to see a nice list of websites that carried other pertinent information and lovely, lovely beads to shop. In short, I was glad she covered all the bases.
I don't own this book yet, but I have a feeling it won't be long before I do... it's just too good to pass up. And I definitely look forward to recommending it to my patrons at my library.
And wow, am I glad I did. Not only is the format friendly and well-planned, with plenty of beautiful color photos and quotes, but it is also quietly non-judgmental and refreshingly open to a variety of influences. I really enjoyed that the author didn't just spend a lot of time telling about how she liked to bead without covering other important "stuff." It's nice to have a researched history, for example, that covers different faith traditions. And a section on prayers that are particularly tailored to the Anglican rosary, which is her main focus throughout, although she touches on others as well. I was especially glad to see a nice list of websites that carried other pertinent information and lovely, lovely beads to shop. In short, I was glad she covered all the bases.
I don't own this book yet, but I have a feeling it won't be long before I do... it's just too good to pass up. And I definitely look forward to recommending it to my patrons at my library.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In her most ambitious, personal, and gorgeous book yet, Kimberly Winston presents an engaging survey of the world's traditions with prayer beads, and invites us to try these tools ourselves as a way of deepening our own relationships with God.
I love Winston's writing. She has a warm, conversational way of imparting information. She educates without preaching. She offers options; she makes suggestions. There is a powerful undercurrent of kindness and affection throughout this book, as if we are all her good friends and she wants us to be happy. "Try this," she seems to be saying, "and let me know what happens."
I think I'll be referring to this book often. There's the accumulated information about various prayer traditions. There are the many prayers to help you get started. There is a practical section on making prayer beads that includes a thoughtful exploration of giving prayer beads. Perhaps best of all, there are sidebar quotes and verses on prayer that are surprising and inspiring.
A copy of this book would make a lovely gift for anyone who likes beading, is exploring spirituality, or loves prayer.
I love Winston's writing. She has a warm, conversational way of imparting information. She educates without preaching. She offers options; she makes suggestions. There is a powerful undercurrent of kindness and affection throughout this book, as if we are all her good friends and she wants us to be happy. "Try this," she seems to be saying, "and let me know what happens."
I think I'll be referring to this book often. There's the accumulated information about various prayer traditions. There are the many prayers to help you get started. There is a practical section on making prayer beads that includes a thoughtful exploration of giving prayer beads. Perhaps best of all, there are sidebar quotes and verses on prayer that are surprising and inspiring.
A copy of this book would make a lovely gift for anyone who likes beading, is exploring spirituality, or loves prayer.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful book! Every page resonates prayer and calm. I have enjoyed touching the pictures, reviewing the quotes, and considering the bead making options and history. Each word and picture is a gift! Ms. Winston's book is not about art or prescribed structure. It is about opening yourself up to a mystery bigger than yourself and feeling the presence of the divine. What a rich evocative book!
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I purchased this book as a guide for my parish's start-up prayer beading group. It is full of history, various types of prayer beads and their use, prayers to use with prayer... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lynne Getch
Excellent beginner book for making rosaries!!!
I got this book a couple of years ago when I was first learning to make rosaries. It has excellent instructions for several different variations of rosaries; I was looking for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by ivyviner
Excellent Guide for Making and Using Prayer Beads
As an artist, I purchased the book to give me a better understanding of the sacred symbols of all religions prior to actually making prayer beads. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Judith E. Moore
disappointed
I was looking for a book that was equally attentive to all religions and prayer beads. I already knew how to make a rosary and wanted to learn of the other religions and their... Read more
Published 10 months ago by KEVIN P OROURKE
A treasure
I don't write many reviews for items or books. Just the fact that I am writing this means a lot!
When I received this book, I did not realize that I had ordered the... Read more
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Published 16 months ago by G. Cirelli
Very useful
I have used this to teach people about the Anglican prayer beads, how to make them and how to use them.
Published 18 months ago by Anne Wiser
A Guide to Making and Using CHRISTIAN Prayer Bead
The book should have been named "Bead One, Pray Too: A Guide to Making and Using CHRISTIAN Prayer Beads. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mattie Macgregor
Informative and Inspiring
Author, Kimberly Winston, has created a thing of beauty in Bead One, Pray Too. This book, thoughtfully created, invites us to take up the practice of using and making prayer... Read more
Published on November 3, 2009 by Janice Lynne Lundy
Creative and Inspiring
I have fallen in love with the Anglican rosary, and this book is a treasure. Not only does it have the "how to" on making one if you wish, but the rich pictures, heavy paper... Read more
Published on July 16, 2009 by Sue Tanida
A director's blessing!
I'm the Director of Christian Education at my church. In planning an 'away' spiritual retreat for the women of the church, I was looking for a craft that we could all do together... Read more
Published on May 26, 2009 by V. L. White
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There is something about human beings and a craving for adornment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decades beads, glorious mysteries, invitatory bead, connector beads, cruciform beads, weeks beads, other prayer beads, close the crimp bead, flexible beading wire, decade bead, prayer rope, right beads, toggle clasp, bead stores, crimp beads, jump ring, eye pin, bead shop, small clamp Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bead One, Hail Mary, Our Father, Holy Spirit, Pray Too, The Book of Common Prayer, Jesus Christ, Making Your Own Rosaries, Praying the Anglican Rosary, Virgin Mary, Lord's Prayer, Basic Anglican Rosary, Catholic Church, Pearl of Silence, Jesus Prayer, John Paul, Middle Ages, Basic Catholic Rosary, Getting Started, Saint Francis, Resurrection Pearl, Night Pearl, Serenity Pearl, Sorrowful Mysteries, Taizé Community Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
There is something about human beings and a craving for adornment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
decades beads, glorious mysteries, invitatory bead, connector beads, cruciform beads, weeks beads, other prayer beads, close the crimp bead, flexible beading wire, decade bead, prayer rope, right beads, toggle clasp, bead stores, crimp beads, jump ring, eye pin, bead shop, small clamp Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Bead One, Hail Mary, Our Father, Holy Spirit, Pray Too, The Book of Common Prayer, Jesus Christ, Making Your Own Rosaries, Praying the Anglican Rosary, Virgin Mary, Lord's Prayer, Basic Anglican Rosary, Catholic Church, Pearl of Silence, Jesus Prayer, John Paul, Middle Ages, Basic Catholic Rosary, Getting Started, Saint Francis, Resurrection Pearl, Night Pearl, Serenity Pearl, Sorrowful Mysteries, Taizé Community Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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