This December marks the release of Brian’s newest book, “Kicking at the Darkness :: Bruce Cockburn and the Christian Imagination.” We’re celebrating the launch of the book in style at Hugh’s Room in Toronto on Monday December 5th at 8.30pm
Brian will lead us beside strange waters, reading excerpts from his book. Steve Bell, Glen Soderholm, Mike Janzen and the Wine Before Breakfast Band will kick at the musical darkness till it bleeds daylight. And all the proceeds from this event will go like arrows of light to support our friends at Parkdale Neighbourhood Church.
Say you want to come? Tickets are 75% Sold Out, but you can still reserve yours at 416.531.6604 or www.hughsroom.com
From the Publisher:
For forty years, singer and songwriter Bruce Cockburn has been writing beautifully evocative music. Bestselling author and respected theologian Brian Walsh has followed Cockburn’s work for years and has written and spoken often on his art. In this creative theological and cultural engagement, Walsh reveals the imaginative depth and uncompromising honesty of the artist’s Christian spirituality. Cockburn offers hope in the midst of doubt, struggle, failure, and anger; indeed, the sentiment of “kicking at the darkness” is at the heart of his spirituality. This book engages the rich imagery of Cockburn’s lyrics as a catalyst for shaping and igniting a renewed Christian imagination.
You can also head over to Brazos Press to see what others are saying about the book or check out the event poster here.
Very tempting! Sounds terrific.. all the best on this book, glad to see some good theological reflection around the life and work of BC.
[...] Of course, there does seem to be more good will at this time of year. People are trying to be nice. They want to be generous. They want “peace on Earth.” But even at the best of times, Yuletide comes to us as something of a mixed blessing. Or, as Bruce Cockburn might say “One day you’re waiting for the sky to fall/The next you’re dazzled by the beauty of it all.” I’ve been thinking about Bruce Cockburn a lot lately and – in one of those great cosmic coincidences – there just happens to be a new book out about Bruce – Kicking at the Darkness: Bruce Cockburn and the Christian Imagination. [...]
[...] as a songwriter has gained him wide respect across this country. He also graciously headlined the show that we had a year ago to launch Kicking at the Darkness: Bruce Cockburn and the Christian [...]