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A straightforward guide to the rituals and celebrations of the major religions and denominations in America from the perspective of an interested guest of any other faith, "How to Be a Perfect Stranger" is based on information obtained from authorities of each religion. It is not a guide to theology, nor is it presented from the perspective of any particular faith. These easy-to-use guidebooks help the well-meaning guest of any other faith to feel at ease, participate to the fullest extent possible, and avoid violating anyone's religious principles or hurting their feelings. "What will happen?" "What do I do?" "What do I wear?" "What do I say?" "What should I avoid doing, wearing, saying?" "What are their basic beliefs?" "Should I bring a gift?" "When is it okay to leave?" These are just a few of the basic, very practical questions answered in "How to Be a Perfect Stranger", two books that belong in every living room, library and office.Volume 1 addresses America's largest faiths: Assemblies of God; Baptist; Buddhist; Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist); Churches of Christ; Disciples of Christ; Episcopalian; Greek Orthodox; Hindu; Islam; Jehovah's Witnesses; Jewish; Lutheran; Methodist; Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints); Presbyterian; Quaker (Religious Society of Friends); Roman Catholic; Seventh-day Adventist; and United Church of Christ.

"Finally, for those inclined to undertake their own spiritual journeys, 'How to Be a Perfect Stranger' tells visitors what to expect."

New York Times

"The book's tone is one of respect to all traditions. Each chapter, based on questionnaires answered by leaders of the various religious groups, follows the same format, beginning with a brief but informative introduction to a religion, its history and ideology, followed by details on basic services and their choreography, holy days and festivals, lifecycle rituals and home celebrations."

Sandee Brawarsky, Jewish Week, 01/05/1996

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