Reba Riley is an author, speaker, former Evangelical Poster Child, and lover of all things sparkly. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she plans to write more books...once she recovers from Post-Traumatic Memoir Syndrome. She blogs about spiritual health and healing for Patheos.com.
"Hilarious, courageous, provocative, profound ... Reba Riley brings
the light for seekers of all paths, reminding us that every journey
of transformation begins exactly where we are. If the 'Pray' in
Eat, Pray, Love had a gutsy, wise, funny little sister who'd never
been to India, it would be Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome."
*Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and The Signature of
All Things*
"Whatever your beliefs or lack thereof, whether you pay heed to a
savior or a spirit animal, you should read this moving, funny,
thoughtful book. Reba Riley has traveled the unlikely mystic's path
and come back with an enormously entertaining, immensely hopeful
report."
*A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically and My Life
as an Experiment*
"PTCS is a brilliant, emotional and audacious rampage through
religious sensibility, an exploration I recommend without
hesitation. Enjoy!"
*Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack and Cross Roads*
"Riley's debut gently offers...a powerful love that is greater than
any single religious expression."
*Publishers Weekly*
"Reba Riley is a natural-born storyteller and writer who I expect
to be reading for many years to come."
*Brian D. McLaren, author/speaker at brianmclaren.net*
“If your soul has ever doubted, if your feet have ever lost their
way, if your halo's always just a little askew, or if your heart
has been wounded by a faith community, Reba Riley's humorous,
honest memoir about exploring the ‘Godiverse’ is just the thing for
you.”
*Sarah Thebarge, author of The Invisible Girls*
"Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome is real. Been there done that. If
you have been there too, this book is going to let you know you are
not alone. Prepare to be encouraged to leave outright abuse of
spiritual power and dogma of the kind that kills the soul. Prepare
to survive. Courageous and wonderful, Reba Riley to the
rescue!"
*Frank Schaeffer, author of Why I Am an Atheist Who Believes in
God*
“Riley’s book is so compelling; beautifully written, exceedingly
funny, and refreshingly honest. As she described her journey of
spiritual and physical healing, I rooted for her with every page.
Riley’s story is also compelling because it is our story, our
journey. We can identify with her spiritual pain, her questions,
her prejudices, her fears. Her experience proves that if we are
willing to open ourselves up and listen, we too can find God
everywhere and know the Love that is for us all. It is a book of
profound hope.”
*Kristen Vincent, author of A Bead and a Prayer*
“Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome is a literary and philosophical
triumph. Reba Riley reveals the strength of spirit through the
vulnerability of flesh with tears, laughter and soul-stirring
moments of profound revelation. Her first book—certainly not her
last—is so much more than a memoir about faith; it’s a celebration
of all that defines the human condition.”
*Christian Piatt, author of postChristian and Pregmancy*
“Written with beckoning eloquence and humor, Reba Riley describes
an amazing interfaith journey through the depth of her broken
humanity in a quest for healing and the face of God. Post-Traumatic
Church Syndrome is a most valuable and inspirational guide to those
on a path toward enlightenment, and especially to those seeking
healing from spiritual abuse. It should be on the shelves of every
counseling center and divinity school.”
*Franklyn Schaefer, author of Defrocked and a United Methodist
minister*
"Moments of laughing and tears. It provided much needed closure for
me in many ways. I love Reba Riley and her heart and work. I'm
honored to be her teacher and also, through her book, her student.
(Deep bow of respect.) Namaste."
*Bushi Yamato Damashii, Roshi/Zen monk at Daishin Buddhist Temple &
Mindfulness Center, Thomasville, NC*
"Honest, witty, and reflective... Reba is real when it comes to
'religion' and what it takes to unpack that word in our culture
today. This is a book for anyone who has fumbled, wondered, fallen
away, or wanted something bigger to hold them close at night. She
doesn't claim to have all the answers, but Reba, undoubtedly, is
asking all the right questions."
*Hannah Brencher, author of If You Find This Letter*
"Whether you're spiritual, religious, or neither, Reba Riley's
grace, wit, charm, and profound insight will make you laugh and
think. She is an author to watch!"
*Jen Lancaster, New York Times best-selling author of I Regret
Nothing*
"In this humorous, self-deprecating memoir, Riley turns pain and
suffering into an (almost) fun journey of self-discovery and
personal enlightenment."
*Booklist*
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