“Here we are invited to celebrate our existence, to find home in the midst of our homelessness and to discover the sacred nature of our seemingly secular world. This is a joy to read.” – Pete Rollins, Emerging Church Theologian, Irish writer and IKON community member.

The Irish poet made famous by Greenbelt, Padraig O’Tuama is one of the most sort-after modern Christian poets in our nation today.

‘Readings From The Book of Exile’ is his long awaited, much anticipated first collection of poems. His poetry style is a blend of parable, poetry, art, activism and philosophy that creates an organic aroma of faith.

When you open this book you find a collection of deeply profound prose from perhaps the most promising Christian poet that will not only challenge your faith, but also offer you hope.

Padraig O’Tuama lives in Belfast where he works closely with the IKON community. He has worked with the Corrymeela Community & the Irish Peace centres in writing poetry to represent peoples experiences of life, troubles and hope. He is a regular favourite at Greenbelt and Iona and tours churches, retreats centres (and pubs) throughout the UK.