Judy Sorum Brown

Hope Leans Forward

“Reading what Valerie Brown has written is a pilgrimage in itself--in the company of a wise, compassionate guide. The beautiful weaving of story and practice, the dance between Buddhist and Quaker practices, the simplicity of it, the elegance of it, the stories of Valerie's life, the stories of others who have been on this path--all these rich elements woven together in a tapestry create an experience of life's pilgrimage. I read it very slowly, allowing it to nourish me. I didn't want it to end.”