Making Room

Many readers notice a gap between the way they spend their days and what they consider most important, and that gap is hard to close when the values in question run against the grain of mainstream culture, as simplicity and a soulful inner life often do. Kyle Kramer, a father and the executive director of a Kentucky center devoted to the Passionist tradition's care for earth and spirit, writes as both an expert in this area and someone still working toward these goals himself. He describes simplicity as a set of choices that free us to meet our deepest needs, to nurture the widening circles of our relationships, and to receive the natural world as a gift from God.

The book explains why a simpler life can bring lasting contentment and shows how such a life benefits the individual, people living in poverty, and the planet. It also offers concrete starting points for simplifying specific areas of daily life. It is intended for readers who want a way of living that nourishes the spirit, promotes justice, and can be sustained over time.