Download or read book A Book of Strife in the Form of the Diary of an Old Soul written by George MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George MacDonald's poetical autobiography chronicles his spiritual journey as he found God over the course of one year. A classic of piety, A Book of Strife is written in diary format: each day of the year receives its own unique verse. Each of these imparts contemplation or revelations on subjects poignant or relevant to Christians. For instance; MacDonald discusses the various saints of Christianity; passages or events in the Biblical canon and Gospels; the character and teachings of Jesus Christ; and the natural world around us.