The interlocking stories in Ragman and Other Cries of Faith helped usher Walter Wangerin to prominence as a Christian writer. The opening chapter, "Ragman," remains one of Wangerin's most popular works and leads the reader into thirty-three other writings in a variety of styles. Ranging from the gently reflective to the deeply sacred, they are powerful, thought-provoking explorations of the meaning of faith.

The stories, meditations, and allegories together explore the power and meaning of love within an often inhumane urban landscape. Walter Wangerin's vivid descriptions touch our deepest pains with rays of joyful healing.