Theos Odyssey
By (Author) Catherine Clement
HarperCollins Publishers
Fourth Estate Ltd
20th November 2017
6th July 2017
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Philosophy of religion
Travel writing
Comparative religion
Religious issues and debates
Religious social and pastoral thought and activity
Spirituality and religious experience
Religious doctrines
Religious mission and Religious Conversion
FIC
Paperback
592
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 37mm
270g
Does for spirituality what Sophies World did for philosophy.
Theo is fourteen, very clever, reads a lot, loves computer games and the Greek myths. But then, suddenly, he falls ill. His rich aunt Martha decides that they must roam the world to find a cure for his malaise.
What follows is a tour of the worlds religions and religious sites, with the sceptical, quizzical Theo being shown the varieties and depths of faith that exist in other places, other cultures.
All this is handled with real style, pace, wit and clarity. The book is a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to why and how people believe in their God even Dave Allen would have liked it.
A wonderful book that both adults and adolescents like Theo will find richly rewarding.
Le Populaire
With its fluent and alert prose, this encyclopaedic novel will entrance any smart reader keen to extend their spiritual understanding.
Madame Figaro
Clement has written her great book of questions. The reader needs to dive into it as they would plunge into crystal-clear waters: it will open their heart and refresh their spirit.
Magazine Litteraire
catherine clement was born in Paris in 1939, and educated there. She has since lived in many different countries worldwide. She has been a teacher, academic, journalist, TV producer and editor, and has published nine novels.