Monica Furlong Non-Fiction books in order

Monica Furlong's nonfiction includes over thirty books on religion, spirituality, and the Church, featuring biographies of Thomas Merton, Therese of Lisieux, and other religious figures.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 With Love to the Church 1965 Monica Furlong Buy
2 Travelling in 1971 Monica Furlong Buy
3 The End Of Our Exploring 1973 Monica Furlong Buy
4 Puritan’s Progress 1975 Monica Furlong Buy
5 The Trial of John Bunyan & The Persecution of the Puritans 1978 Monica Furlong N/A
6 Burrswood 1978 Monica Furlong Buy
7 Merton 1980 Monica Furlong Buy
8 Divorce 1981 Monica Furlong Buy
9 Feminine In The Church 1984 Monica Furlong Buy
10 Merton a Biography 1985 Monica Furlong Buy
11 Zen Effects 1985 Monica Furlong Buy
12 Genuine Fake 1986 Monica Furlong Buy
13 Therese Of Lisieux 1987 Monica Furlong Buy
14 Mirror to the Church 1988 Monica Furlong Buy
15 A Dangerous Delight 1991 Monica Furlong Buy
16 Christian Uncertainties 1993 Monica Furlong Buy
17 Contemplating Now 1993 Monica Furlong Buy
18 Our Childhood’s Pattern 1995 Monica Furlong Buy
19 Bird of Paradise 1995 Monica Furlong Buy
20 Visions and Longings 1996 Monica Furlong Buy
21 The Wisdom of Julian of Norwich 1996 Monica Furlong Buy
22 The Life of Christina of Markyate 1997 Monica Furlong Buy
23 Emma Lazarus 1997 Monica Furlong Buy
24 Flight of the Kingfisher 1997 Monica Furlong Buy
25 The Travels of Egeria 1997 Monica Furlong Buy
26 Act of Synod, Act of Folly? 1998 Monica Furlong Buy
27 Stories from the Old Testament 1998 Monica Furlong Buy
28 C of E 2000 Monica Furlong Buy
29 Women Pray 2001 Monica Furlong Buy
30 Dreamers Of Dreams 2001 Monica Furlong Buy
31 Prayers And Poems 2005 Monica Furlong Buy

Monica Furlong’s nonfiction output was extraordinary in both quantity and range. Her thirty-one nonfiction books cover religious biography, Church history, spirituality, and women’s issues. The biographies are particularly notable: “Merton” (1980) examined the life of the Trappist monk and writer Thomas Merton, while “Therese Of Lisieux” (1987) told the story of the French saint. “Zen Effects” (1985) and “Genuine Fake” (1986) explored the life of Alan Watts, the popularizer of Eastern philosophy in the West.

Furlong also wrote about the history and politics of the Church of England, including “C of E” (2000) and “Act of Synod, Act of Folly?” (1998). Her books on women and religion, such as “Feminine In The Church” (1984) and “Women Pray” (2001), reflected her activism for women’s ordination. Collections like “Visions and Longings” (1996) and “The Wisdom of Julian of Norwich” (1996) introduced wider audiences to medieval mystics and spiritual writers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Monica Furlong Non-Fiction series?

There are 31 books in the Monica Furlong Non-Fiction series, published between 1965 and 2005.

What is the first book in the Monica Furlong Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Monica Furlong Non-Fiction series is With Love to the Church, published in 1965.

What religious figures did Monica Furlong write about?

Furlong wrote biographies of Thomas Merton (‘Merton’ 1980), Therese of Lisieux (‘Therese Of Lisieux’ 1987), and Alan Watts (‘Genuine Fake’ 1986 and ‘Zen Effects’ 1985). She also wrote about Julian of Norwich, Christina of Markyate, and the pilgrim Egeria.

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