Customer Reviews

One Hundred Graces

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This book is both a delight to the eyes and spirit. The graces are done in beautiful (but very legible) calligraphy and include an incredibly diverse group of table blessings. Although Christian blessings are slightly in the majority, everything from Sufi to Lakota Indian to Buddist are included. Each blessing is short but full of punch. Some have physical instructions (as one beautiful one where the first four bites are addressed and then the empty plate is addressed at the end)

I purchased this little book of prayers probably 20 years ago. It sits above my kitchen window on the ledge and has fallen into the sink many a time.. But it's influence goes beyond it's physical condition. I use this beautiful prayer book before every meal and celebration we have in our home. The best compliment I have ever gotten is from a Jewish friend of mine who was so touched by my little weather beaten book and the family prayer before our Christmas feast last year. She was an invited guest. She is invited this year for Christmas also and under the tree will be this little magical book for her own kitchen window ledge.

The book arrived as described, in perfect condition and BEFORE it was promised. Fantastic!

These blessings are beautifully presented, both through the words and calligraphy. They touch the heart, expressing the joy of gratitude and shared fellowship, without giving the sense of a religious treatise. Well done.

A book containing many wonderful prayers for use at mealtimes, representing many different religions and cultures. Have used on several occasions when called upon to deliver grace before a group of several dozen diners. Prayers have been well received by these audiences.

I have not read this yet, but it was highly recommended as an inspiration as one of her "Joyful Simplicities for November" in Sarah Ban Breathnach's Simple Abundance. She suggests we write our own personal grace to offer this month, considering "those things for which we are truly grateful". I'm ordering it now.
For Thanksgiving, for children, look for "Please and Thank You" books: Sesame St., Berenstain Bears, etc.