I have been going through a LOT of transition lately, the other day I picked up Michael O'Brien's Strangers and Sojourners and fell in love with it. The internal dialogue of the main female character is so amazing. What the novel has to offer in terms of understanding life, loneliness and masculinity and femininity is great. I would highly recommend it.

I've also been reading Michael O'Briens thoughts and interviews on the arts and culture. He has dedicated his work to Christ and he and his family have accepted what comes along with trying to be a Christian artist. His words ring true to me and I would encourage artists to read his interviews, especially his letter to artists.