Soul of the Citizen: Prayers For A Divided Nation
by Mischa Field
Genre: Christian Nonfiction
Crisis
times call for leadership.
Corrupt
times call for integrity.
These
times call for a move of God, and a move of God calls for you.
Soul
of the Citizen: Prayers for a Divided Nation, by Mischa Field, is the
cry of a burdened heart refusing to give up on neighbor or
neighborhood or nation. It is a collection of prayers for leaders and
followers, for parents and children, for shepherds and flocks, and
for you and your enemy.
A
biblical scribe for modern times, Field offers the reader a word of
hope and a call to action. This book is for anyone looking to do
justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God in a time drowning in
accusation and ambiguity.
If
you long to protect your peace in times of conflict, this book is for
you.
If
you long to live ethically and authentically in times of struggle,
this book is for you.
If
you are moved to pray that God would do a new thing in the life of
this nation, this book is for you.
Mischa Field is an ordained reverend who has practiced ministry in Brooklyn for 21 years. His writing explores the intersection of Divinity and Humanity: Faith, Identity, Culture, and the Soul. His heart for hurting people and broken institutions fuel his determination to rebuild both.
A graduate of Amherst College and Alliance Theological Seminary, with degrees in film, writing, and urban ministry, and a background in journalism, he finds consistent joy in the mysteries of faith, consistent humility in attempting to practice them, and constant wonder in God’s ability to accomplish perfect things with perfect combinations of imperfect people.
A native of Brattleboro, Vermont, he lives in Queens with Lori, his wife of 15 years. Soul of the Citizen is his first book.
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GUEST POST
What are your top 10 favorite authors?
Ten is an impossibly short list. If I write this tomorrow, I will say something different. I love storytellers, essayists, comedians, and poets, people with unique voices, who make language sing, surprise, and inspire. And there are so many people who do that wonderfully. Here are ten for today: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Mark Twain, Douglas Adams, David Sedaris, Norton Juster, Shane Koyczan, Shane Hawley, Shihan Van Clief, Sarah Kay.
How long have you been writing?
I have been writing all my life.
What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?
It depends on the subject. I might have to learn about countries, culture, history or government. I may have to learn about a world that a particular piece references. Often, I find I must research something I learned long ago and need to review. I know it well enough to look for it, but not well enough to use it. One recurring motif in my process is discovery. A lot of writing, for me involves hunting for things I’ve already found.
Do you read yourself and if so, what is your favorite genre?
When I read, I tend to flock to things that will make me laugh and make me think. The late Jim Valvano once said that every day he could laugh, cry, and learn something, was a good day. To that list, I would just add celebrate. If I can laugh, cry, learn something, and celebrate, it’s been a good day. These are the things I try to promote in my writing. These are things I look for in reading.
Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?
I like noise, but I have never been able to make it work. I get lost in music. I get lost in other people’s conversations. I struggle to shut out the noise around me. Silence is best.
Do you write one book at a time, or do you have several going at a time?
Several at once. It works for me If I have multiple topics, and multiple genres. Writing two books in the same lane would probably drive me crazy.
Pen or typewriter or computer?
My grandmother was a poet and children’s book author. For most of her life, she wrote by hand and then used a typewriter. When she needed a second draft, she started over. Late in life, she adopted one of those word processors that showed four lines of type on the screen. I have tremendous respect for that because I could never do it. I need a computer for everything. If not the computer, then a tablet. If not a tablet, then the phone. If I must write on paper, I transfer it as quickly as I can. Paper is chaos. And I write in tongues. Sometimes I can barely read my own handwriting. Computers make everything better.
Do you have any advice to offer for new authors?
Write all your moods. Explore every mode. Allow yourself to play. Decline to wrap a bow around yourself as a creative. There was a brilliant documentary on Jim Henson that showcased just how many things he allowed himself to do. And a friend of his, the children’s book author Maurice Sendak, pointed out that people will frequently attempt to police the lanes artists explore. If you are a writer, who also paints, or sings, some people will object. If you’re a journalist who also writes poetry, some people will balk. You will find this throughout your process. Plenty of people will try to pigeonhole you. Don’t do it to yourself. You have no idea the fullness of gifting that lies within you. Seize opportunities to let it out.
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Thank you for sharing the author's guest post and book details, this sounds like an inspiring read
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