Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer

Beyond the Jordan is a memoir-in-essays reflecting on a decade of life in Jordan and the Holy Land. Through a blend of nonfiction styles, Heather takes readers on spiritually rich journeys across the region, immersing herself in its heritage, customs, and landscapes. Along the way, she forms deep connections with Jordanian, Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi women, offering an intimate look at their lives and stories.

While much of Beyond the Jordan observes the world with curiosity and wonder, it also grapples with the harsh realities of poverty, displacement, and suffering. Through it all, Heather explores how the Middle East has shaped her faith and spiritual life.

In a world where conversations about the Middle East often focus on conflict, Beyond the Jordan offers a different perspective-one that highlights the resilience, generosity, and humanity of its people. With vulnerable and evocative storytelling, Heather invites readers to seek glimpses of God in unexpected places and to embrace his majesty and mystery in their personal deserts.

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Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer

Beyond the Jordan is a memoir-in-essays reflecting on a decade of life in Jordan and the Holy Land. Through a blend of nonfiction styles, Heather takes readers on spiritually rich journeys across the region, immersing herself in its heritage, customs, and landscapes. Along the way, she forms deep connections with Jordanian, Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi women, offering an intimate look at their lives and stories.

While much of Beyond the Jordan observes the world with curiosity and wonder, it also grapples with the harsh realities of poverty, displacement, and suffering. Through it all, Heather explores how the Middle East has shaped her faith and spiritual life.

In a world where conversations about the Middle East often focus on conflict, Beyond the Jordan offers a different perspective-one that highlights the resilience, generosity, and humanity of its people. With vulnerable and evocative storytelling, Heather invites readers to seek glimpses of God in unexpected places and to embrace his majesty and mystery in their personal deserts.

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Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer

Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer

by Heather M Surls
Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer

Beyond the Jordan: Dry Places, Misunderstood Peoples, and Imperfect Attempts at Prayer

by Heather M Surls

Overview

Beyond the Jordan is a memoir-in-essays reflecting on a decade of life in Jordan and the Holy Land. Through a blend of nonfiction styles, Heather takes readers on spiritually rich journeys across the region, immersing herself in its heritage, customs, and landscapes. Along the way, she forms deep connections with Jordanian, Palestinian, Syrian, and Iraqi women, offering an intimate look at their lives and stories.

While much of Beyond the Jordan observes the world with curiosity and wonder, it also grapples with the harsh realities of poverty, displacement, and suffering. Through it all, Heather explores how the Middle East has shaped her faith and spiritual life.

In a world where conversations about the Middle East often focus on conflict, Beyond the Jordan offers a different perspective-one that highlights the resilience, generosity, and humanity of its people. With vulnerable and evocative storytelling, Heather invites readers to seek glimpses of God in unexpected places and to embrace his majesty and mystery in their personal deserts.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781632968036
Publisher: Lucid Books
Publication date: 07/15/2025
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Heather M. Surls is an American writer who has lived in the Middle East for more than a decade. As an Arabic-speaking journalist, she is passionate about bridging cultural gaps and offering Western readers a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the region and its people. Through her creative nonfiction, she highlights women's voices and examines the interplay between place, culture, faith, and spirituality. She currently resides in Amman, Jordan, with her husband and two sons.
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