Dare to Break Bread: Eucharist in Desert and City

by Geoffrey Howard

The author leaves his inner-city parish in England and drives to the middle of the Sahara Desert, to the top of Mount Assékrem, 10,000 feet above sea level , where he stays in a hermitage to contemplate the Eucharist. In this book, which, at times, is challenging, disturbing or amusing, he weaves together experiences from his parish and the desert. The result is this enduring spiritual classic – written for all who break bread in our Lord’s name. Trevor Huddleston wrote of this book, "It is a small miracle (but truly a miracle) to read this book ... This is a small book, but small is beautiful, and, in this case, life saving as well." Simon Barrington-Ward reviewed this book when he was Bishop of Coventry, England. He wrote, "This is a book of striking insight." After reading this book, you will see the Eucharist in a new light, a light that will shine into your everyday life.

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1992

Reviews

[Sasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

A humbling and inspiring book for those who do or who are training to preside at the Eucharist. A thought provoking and poetic look at how the liturgy of the Eucharist relates to our everyday. Are we willing to share one cup on Sunday, but can't share the cup of common experience throughout the week? A fantastic and challenging read.

[Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

one nice thing about holidays is the ability to sit. sit. sit. oh, and do some reading. you know, those books that have sat around for a while but you never get round to reading because something else came up. so, this book. I'd recommend that if you want a comfortable life you leave this book on the shelf. I'd just not open it at all, and keep going in your normal way. in fact it's a bad idea to read this one after 'take this bread' by sara miles, because not only do you have the challenge over who can minister, but you also have the challenge of to whom to minister. there are huge parallels between the eucharist and teaching but I think I need to blog about that later on.
hit this book and it rings with authenticity.

[Rachel Ciampoli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Howard is so poetic and insightful and humble.

He is so gifted at portraying experiences where reality of the earth and the ideals of the kingdom of God aren't even close and how it's painful and how he doe not always side with the kingdom. But when he does, it's inspiring.

[Harrybelshawlive.co.ok · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing. A profound book. Easy to read, but tough on the soul