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'Here is a much-needed book: the story of the battle against racism, injustice, poverty, held in tension with the necessity of time for contemplation. We need to hear it - there is much here that applies to our world today.' Esther de Waal, writer and scholar 'I do appreciate Ian Cowley's interleaving of storytelling with spiritual reflection. It is good to have the story of UCM told to a wider audience than South Africa. Ian's tribute to Steve Biko is welcome and true, and so is his account of white students' struggle on the matter of conscription. His major concern with contemplation fits well into his account of this crucial time in the South African church struggle.' John Davies, former bishop of Shrewsbury and one-time national chaplain of the Anglican Students' Federation of South Africa 'What an incredible book this is! I was deeply moved reading it. It is very inspiring and ignited a hope that we can be agents of change in this world. As someone who has known the value of contemplative prayer and practice in my own life, it felt like a gentle call back to that which I know and love, without being remotely judgemental. In fact, the whole book brings a wonderful balance of challenge without condemnation. I pray that all who read this book will examine afresh their response to the issues raised and explore the riches of contemplative prayer for themselves.' Louise Rose, community projects manager, Fresh Hope Ministry, Stamford 'The Contemplative Struggle is a generous gift and a profound challenge. Ian Cowley draws on a deep well of (sometimes painful) personal experience to pour out this vision of contemplation in action. If you're tired of rootless activism and otherworldly spirituality, and you're looking for the common ground where prayer and protest can flourish, you need to read this book.' Chris Webb, deputy warden of Launde Abbey and author of God Soaked Life

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Ian Cowley is an Anglican priest who has served in parish ministry in South Africa, Sheffield, Cambridge and Peterborough. From 2008 to 2016 he was Coordinator of Spirituality and Vocations in the Diocese of Salisbury, where he set up and developed the Contemplative Minister programme. He is the author of five books on spirituality, discipleship and the local church.

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