The White Stone: The Art of Letting Go by Esther de Waal ( published by Canterbury Press 2021:£12.99). Esther de Waal, renowned spiritual writer, in her latest book reflects on the process of change and renunciation that happens to most people at some stage of their life. With her deep knowledge of the Rule of Saint Benedict and the spiritual tradition of Celtic Christianity this short but valuable title is a useful guide and help to the fundamental reality of new beginnings and how we can utilise them to mature positively in our faith.