Holy Daring: The Earthy Mysticism of St. Teresa, the Wild Woman of Avila

"Tessa's deep intimacy with Teresa of Avila . . . creates an invitational space for readers of any tradition (or none) to enter into their own transformational relationship with the 'wild woman of Avila.'"—Mirabai Starr

This fresh, upbeat, and deftly profound book joyfully reconnects the fullness of our lives and the depth of our prayer. Much more than yet another book about a great saint who once was, it actually rekindles something of St. Teresa's outrageous spiritual impulse for contemporary readers, particularly those who describe themselves as "spiritual, not religious."

Tessa Bielecki is the author of several books on St. Teresa of Avila, as well as a former Abbess.

• An Invitation to the Contemplative Life
• Teachings of the Christian Mystics (Shambhala Pocket Library)
• Wrestling with the Prophets: Essays on Creation Spirituality and Everyday Life
• The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind--A New Perspective on Christ and His Message
• Season of Glad Songs: A Christmas Anthology
• Modern Spiritual Masters: Writings on Contemplation and Compassion
• The New Monasticism: A Manifesto for Contemplative Living
• Teresa of Avila: Mystical Writings (The Crossroad Spiritual Legacy Series)
• Desert Voices: The Edge Effect
• Remembrance: The Dhikr of the Inayati Sufis