“The Odyssey and the War to Conquer Shame” by Chris Pennington

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is capturing audiences and imaginations worldwide. While it features incredible storytelling, amazing cinematography, and a top-notch score, this isn’t what gripped author Chris Pennington. In the story of Odysseus, Chris saw the power of shame to derail your life painted in painfully vibrant strokes. In this vulnerable and compelling piece, Chris shares his own story overcoming shame, and how that was the real monster keeping Odysseus from getting home. Read the full length article here. Find more articles by Chris Pennington here. Get our freshest and best articles sent right to your inbox every Monday. Sign up for The Weekly email newsletter here.