Wendell Berry: Farmer, Poet, Prophet

This reading group will kick off with a introductory workshop in partnership with the Blue Ridge Center on Wendell Berry's life and work. In subsequent gatherings, we will seek to appreciate the breadth and prophetic edge of Berry's work, considering closely the challenges and invitations he poses to our way of life.

Where: The Study

Who: Drew Masterson

When: Weekly on Friday at 2:30 p.m. (starting September 12)

Contact: Drew at drew@studycenter.net

The writing and life of Wendell Berry has transformed the imaginations of presidents and professors, unknown farmers and A-list celebrities. He fails to fit neatly into our tribal boxes, and so weilds his words in prophetic criticism of modern, technological, captialistic society in a way that hits home for all of us. But he doesn't stop with critique. He frees the minds of his readers to dream bigger and long for more from life, love, work, and community.

This reading group will kick off with a introductory workshop in partnership with the Blue Ridge Center on Wendell Berry's life and work. In subsequent gatherings, we will seek to appreciate the breadth and prophetic edge of Berry's work, considering closely the challenges and invitations he poses to our way of life.

Works We Will Discuss:
Essays: "The Loss of the University," "The Two Economies," “Sex, Economy, Freedom & Community,” "The Burden of the Gospels"
Short Stories: "The Hurt Man," "Thicker than Liquor," "Fidelity"
Assorted Poems