My Quests for Hope and Meaning

The autobiography highlights Rosemary Radford Ruether's intellectual journey, emphasizing her familial influences and experiences within the Roman Catholic tradition. It explores her engagement with interfaith relations, particularly with Judaism and Islam, and her educational background at Scripps College, focusing on historical theology. Ruether candidly addresses her family's struggles with mental illness, particularly concerning her son. Additionally, she reflects on her longstanding commitment to ecology, feminism, and the pursuit of a sustainable spirituality for a livable planet.