I haven't read any of her novels, but Anne Rice captured my attention in her spiritual autobiography that recounts her faith journey. She begins with here early remembrances as a child in New Orleans and winds her way through life to and her years of atheism and rejection of the Roman Catholic Church of her childhood. Her life is filled with moments of hope and tragedy, all of which she unreservedly shares with the reader. Perhaps the most intriguing part of this book was the account of her "conversion" about 10 years ago that reads like an evangelical tent revival rather than a literary minded Catholic.
She also offers some fresh perspective on issues at the forefront of Christianity today like: divisions over communion, attitudes towards homosexuality, women in ministry, worship styles/liturgy preferences.
A delightful read, even if you haven't read any of her other books!
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