Faith and spirituality are important to a growing number of Canadians in their day-to-day lives. With an ever-increasing interest in religious expression, there is a need for spiritual literature that pertains specifically to our Canadian heritage. This unique anthology sets out to explore the national landscape in compelling, accessible and transformative ways.

Northern Lights covers a host of genres, including personal meditiation, memoir, fiction, and poetry. Meant for readers from a wide range of theological backgrounds, including those on the margins of faith, this book is an inspiring read for Canadians who want to enrich their spiritual lives.

Contributors include award-winners in the fields of literature and public service, each of whom will attract their own readership. Among them are Rudy Wiebe, winner of two Governor General Awards and the 2007 Charles Taylor Prize; Mary Jo Leddy, winner of the Ontario Citizenship Award and recipient of the Order of Canada; Joy Kogawa, best-selling writer and also a recipient of the Order of Canada; Bill Blaikie, Maclean's 2007 Parliamentarian of the year; and iconic singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn.

New works, commissioned specifically for this anthology, complement previously works published to critical acclaim.