Long, White & Cloudy: In Search of a Kiwi Spirituality

Are we nearer the Kiwi spirit when we're on the sports field or sharing good food and wine with close friends than when we're in church? What constitutes this elusive quality in contemporary New Zealand? At a time when allegiance to institutional religion is somewhat shaky, the Dean of Christchurch, John Bluck, explores Kiwi spirituality in a book that is always lively, approachable, thought-provoking, and often surprising. A gifted commentator with an eye for humor and no tolerance for cant or stuffiness, John Bluck presents a range of invigorating ideas and challenges that will appeal to all readers interested in the important issues of life in Aotearoa today