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Riess, Jana.

What would Buffy do? : the vampire slayer as spiritual guide / Jana Riess.

1st ed.

San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, ©2004.

xviii, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

What Would Buffy Do? explores the fascinating spiritual, religious, and mythological ideas of television's hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer--from apocalypse and sacrifice to self-reliance, redemption, and the need for humor when fighting our spiritual battles.

Buffy, the vampire slayer (Television program)

Spiritual life -- Christianity.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-179).

Introduction : a savior in a micro-mini? -- Be a hero, even when you'd rather go to the mall : the power of self-sacrifice -- Change makes us human : embracing the river of change -- Death is our gift : what death can teach us about living -- "The anger gives you fire" : can negative emotions be constructive? -- The "monster sarcasm rally" : humor as power -- "What can't we face if we're together?" : the power of friendship -- Obey your teacher, except when he's wrong : spiritual mentors on the path to maturity -- The higher way : choosing forgiveness over revenge -- What goes around comes around : consequences -- The monster inside : taming the darkness within ourselves -- "Redemption is hard" : personal deliverance in the Buffyverse -- Epilogue : "Where do we go from here?" -- A guide to Buffy's seven seasons -- "I'm Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and you are ...?" : a Buffy character guide -- Keeping the Faith : an interview with Eliza Dushku.

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