"The Power of Ritual is essential reading for anyone interested in how to find meaning in our strange, new world. Bursting with wisdom and compassion, this is the rare book that really might change your life. It has certainly changed mine." — John Green, Author of The Fault in Our Stars
"Casper ter Kuile continues to have his pulse on this generation's search for meaning. Building on the incredible work of How We Gather, The Power of Ritual offers a radical proposition: we decide what's sacred."
— Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering
“Casper ter Kuile's book is genuinely wise and utterly useful: it offers you the opportunity to remake your life in small but vital ways that will leave you happier, calmer, and more able to do the work that must be done on this planet. A classic the day it is published!” — Bill McKibben, author of Radio Free Vermont
“If you are passionate about community building or simply seeking what feels good in life and how to get more of it...consider this book your new bible. “ — Cleo Wade, Author of Heart Talk and Where to Begin
"Human beings are made to experience the transcendent, for worship and, though this might surprise many people, for ritual as well. Casper ter Kuile invites our increasingly secular world to discover the sacred in the midst of the everyday and turn our days into rituals of joy, praise and gratitude." — James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage
"The Power of Ritual has a startling message: feeling better isn’t about adding new things, but rather about seeing what we have through new eyes." — Evan Sharp, Co-Founder of Pinterest
"I've been waiting for a book like this. The Power of Ritual teaches us how to treat reading as sacred, fitness as sacred, alone-time as sacred, and people as sacred. No blasphemy but this book is my new sacred text!" — Scott Heiferman, Co-Founder of MeetUp
“Casper so perfectly captures the power of ritual in this very research-based, thought-provoking book. Ritual is an integral part of architecting community and he thoroughly shares so many important examples of just how to integrate it in everyday life and in creating community. A must-read for any leader.” — Radha Agrawal, Co-Founder and CEO of Daybreaker and author of Belong
"As we reimagine our relationships, with self, one another and nature, The Power of Ritual provides deep insight into traditions both new and old. Brilliant." — Elizabeth Cutler, Co-Founder of Soul Cycle
"A thoughtful debut. Those who are beginning to explore spirituality will find many rich ideas." — Publishers Weekly
"Casper ter Kuile describes how daily, secular practices can help us find meaning and cultivate spiritual lives." — Buzzfeed
"Ter Kuile’s book explores how we can find meaning and well-being in our daily rituals (sitting down for dinner with family, morning yoga) and in adopting new ones." — The Boston Globe
"Learn how to spot sacred practices in everyday life." — NPR's All Things Considered