[As I’ve done
each of the last
few years, I wanted to spend this
holiday week sharing some wishes for the AmericanStudies Elves. For this
year’s, I’ll be sharing five texts I wish all Americans had the chance to read.
I’d love to hear about your wishlists as well!]
As I wrote in this
post nominating her for the Hall of Inspiration, I can’t think of any
Americans whose “life and legacy are more truly Christian,” as I (admittedly
not a practicioner of that faith) would define the concept, than Dorothy Day. Whatever
our individual beliefs or communities, Christianity—in both its worst
and best forms—has had a profound impact on American society and culture. And
there’s no better body of texts to read to engage with the best forms and their
impacts than Day’s collected
writings. If you’re looking for some Christmas Day reading, I can’t think
of a better choice.
Last wish
tomorrow,
Ben
PS. What would
you wish for?
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