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Book SynopsisPsalms for the City by John-Paul Flintoff is a beautiful collection of original poetry and stunning illustrations inspired by both the psalms and the scenery and sounds of urban life.
Trade Review'Absolutely gorgeous...a beautiful, quirky, comforting little book.' -- Annalisa Barbieri, columnist, The Guardian and The Observer
'I've found Psalms for the City charming, intriguing and challenging in equal measure. I'm tickled by the wit and wordplay. I love the illustrations.' -- Edward Canfor-Dumas, author of The Buddha, Geoff and Me
'This book is a delight. Keeping quirky and cheerful, it suggests serious things without taking itself too seriously. It could even make the most complacent sceptic laugh and think again.' -- Richard Harries (Lord Harries of Pentregarth)
'The intimate, approachable book provides a collection of day-to-day songs, or psalms, that fit our busy contemporary lives. Always thoughtful, often celebratory, sometimes painful: these rueful verses - and their gorgeous, witty illustrations - build up something both serious and delightful.' -- Fiona Sampson, author of Common Prayer and Come Down
‘What a beautiful collection. Thoughtful profound, funny, moving. The religious theme is so perfectly handled. And I adored the art - the whole thing is so charming.’ -- Anthony McGowan, author
'Beautiful, charming, thoughtful, whimsical and frequently profound, this new little book of psalms, accompanied by some gorgeous art, is a surefire jumpstart to prayer.' -- James Martin, SJ, author of Learning to Pray
