Transforming Campus Life (Studies in Education and Spirituality) (v. 1) [Paperback]

Merle M. Ryan (Author), Vachel W. Miller (Author)

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"Transforming Campus Life is a long-awaited and much-needed compilation of essays..." -- Andrea Ayvazian, Dean of Religious Life, Mt. Holyoke College

"This book comes at the right time, offering insightful reflections on religious diversity and spiritual exploration in multiple dimensions of campus life." -- David K. Scott, Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Amherst

"This is an important resource for anyone struggling with the complexity of addressing the spiritual needs of college students..." -- Patrick Love, Associate Professor, Higher Education Program, New York University

Product Details

• Paperback: 317 pages
• Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing (December 13, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082045253X
• ISBN-13: 978-0820452531
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,898,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A madcap yarn about the adventures of a chuckwagon dandy in the Old West was what I was expecting., April 16, 2008

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Angus P. Miller "Ice Pirate" (Marmath, ND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Transforming Campus Life (Studies in Education and Spirituality) (v. 1) (Paperback)

I have to be honest I was expecting a simple story about three lonesome cowboys on a cattle drive who begin to have feelings for oneanother after enjoying trail meals together. Instead, I received a book written by one Vachel Miller, an author who obviously lacks insight into the cowboy culture. I was confused by the author's insistence to use ostentatiously large words when words such as "Tex" "Hand" and "Rusty Steer" would have been more appropriate.

Miller is obviously no Louie Lamour and I suspect he has never put on a pair of chaps in his life. He may even be allergic to spurs and saddles, which makes him a poor candidate to write a book about the blossoming of male on male attractions while roping large cows.

I applaud Miller for his inventive wit and his inisght into college spirituality but his attempts at examaning the inner life of Dusty and Cal left me strangely cold.

If I met Miller in a bar I would want to ask him three questions.
A. Does he even own a bolo tie?
B. Why does he continually talk about campus spirituality?
C. Does he enjoy reading select your ending books such if you are an elf warrior would it be a better idea to climb the fire mountain or cross the enchanted bridge?

I make this statement because I believe his book would have been more exciting if there were dragons and fairies in his book rather than endless discussions about paradigms and the role of education on spiritual affairs.