Seeking the Light: A Quaker Journey for Quakers and Non-Quakers

by Linda Seger

Many people have heard about Quakers, but know little about them. Their faith and practice contain many precious gems that can be adopted by anyone who is spiritual to further expand their spiritual life.

The author, Dr. Linda Seger, is a long-time Quaker who has integrated her Quaker values as a professional in the scriptwriting and film industry for 40 years. This practical and accessible book deepens the faith of Quakers and introduces non-Quakers to Quaker testimonies, practices, and values.

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2023

About the author

Dr. Linda Seger has a Th.D. in Drama and Theology, and created her script consulting business based on her dissertation project about the elements needed to make a script work. She explored the integration of Drama and Spirituality during her five years in seminary. She holds three M.A. degrees: Drama from Northwestern University, Religion and the Arts from Pacific School of Religion, and Feminist Theology from Immaculate Heart College Center.
She has a broad religious background. She grew up Lutheran and did several years of spiritual seeking in her 20s. She became a Born-Again Christian and then joined the Quakers (Society of Friends) and is a member of The Colorado Springs Friends Meeting. Throughout the years, she has meditated at a Zen Buddhist center, attended New Age conferences, has done the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignacious, and has read and taken classes in the religions of the world.
Dr. Seger's thoughts about how spirituality influences her work:

“Many readers are surprised and even confused when they see I’m the most prolific writer in the area of screenwriting, an international screenwriting consultant and a screenwriting teacher. Yet, I also do theology/spiritual books. Some of this comes from having an M.A. In Drama, 2 M.A.s in theology and a ThD in Theology and Drama. They seem to be separate, but they are actually integrated.

Drama shines a light on the human condition. It explores the conflicts, struggles, doubts, uncertainties, and possibilities for transformation and redemption. Even secular drama deals with hope and goodness and the struggle for authenticity and love.

When I consult on scripts, I am trying to help the writer reach deeper into the truth about who we are as humans and what are our possibilities. When I write books on spirituality, I am doing the same thing – digging deeply into our experiences and struggles, and then shining the light of Scripture and theology on making some sense out of what we see and feel. I am trying to get at The Truth and to dig deep into our experiences. So, I never look for easy answers, and I don’t try to pigeonhole either our stories or our spirituality.”

Reviews

[T Friendly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Personal reflections of the Quaker life.

This is an easy read that gives insight into Quaker beliefs and traditions. It also leans heavily on the author's experiences and path. It is recommended for the curious spiritual seeker.

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This book offered gentle guidance and unexpected clarity, helping me slow down, breathe, and reconnect with values I’d forgotten really mattered.

[Diana Gary]

I appreciated how simply the author explained complex spiritual ideas, making Quaker practices feel accessible, real, and genuinely useful in everyday life.

[Andrew Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A peaceful, grounding read that encouraged me to reflect more honestly on my inner life and create space for quiet spiritual growth.

[Daniel Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved how calm this book felt. It reads like sitting with someone wise who speaks softly but says truly important things.

[Coyla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice explanation.