Endorsements

"...In a style we've come to expect from Baab, her book is intellectually stimulating, spiritually enriching, historically and biblically informative, and practical. Fasting leaves the reader feeling not I ought to do this but I want to do this!"
—Rebecca Pippert, author of Out of the Saltshaker

"Inspirational and insightful! This book is a wonderful look at the Christian practice of fasting from historical and contemporary viewpoints.  As Lynne Baab is quick to point out, “fasting” is not about denial, but about liberation; it is a spiritual practice that brings us into deeper awareness of our relationship to God.  We can fast from a number of appetites or habits; not only from eating, but watching TV, surfing the internet, reading the newspaper. 

As a student re-acquainting herself with Scripture and Christian theology, I really appreciated learning more about the benefits and practice of fasting.  This book is both a guide about how to fast in a healthy and balanced manner to enhance prayer, and a means of connecting with a community of Christians who share a variety of fasting experiences with Baab.  This subject is important and timely considering the hectic pace of our lives in this information-driven age.  Baab’s book inspires us to take the time to better appreciate and practice our faith."
—Jessica Johnson    

"As someone who has struggled with slavery to my appetites and desires, and who seeks a life free of them, Fasting was a life-giving breath of fresh air... Lynne Baab has created a book that can help us explore our appetites, discover the history behind 'the fast,' and learn how to abstain and seek God." —Renee Altson, author of Stumbling Toward Faith

"Lynne Baab takes a very insightful and helpful look at the often neglected spiritual practice of fasting. Her suggestions about fasting other than from food are particularly relevant for our culture today. As a physician I also appreciated her practical and helpful tips on how to fast from food."
—Christine Sine, M.D., executive director, Mustard Seed Associates

"...In this lovely book discover how fasting from food, or shopping, or reading, or TV, can lead you into a deeper encounter with Jesus! Reclaim this spiritual practice—it may be one of the best gifts you give yourself." —Adele Ahlberg Calhoun, author of Spiritual Disciplines Handbook

Fasting
Spiritual Freedom Beyond Our Appetites
InterVarsity Press
ISBN 978-0-8308-3501-0;paper; 144 pp