In This Light: Thoughts for Christmas

A time for reflection

Christmas should be a time of peace, togetherness, and celebration; yet, it can leave all too many of us feeling overwhelmed by loneliness, stress, and worry.

In This Light is a timely collection of thoughtful meditations. The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, leads contributions from celebrities, business leaders, athletes, politicians, and others, whose names you might not know but whose stories you will come to love.

Alan Titchmarsh, Sally Phillips, Bear Grylls, Afua Hirsch, Bishop Michael Curry, Secretary John Kerry, Dany Cotton, Elif Shafak, and Sally Lloyd-Jonesamp;mdash;among othersamp;mdash;offer their thoughts and insights as we reflect on this time of year.

In a world that often seems in turmoil, these personal essays invite us to remember and rejoice in the true, timeless spirit of Christmas.