Joanne M SwensonJoanne M. Swenson is an independent scholar, retired minister, and professional advisor to young people preparing for college. She holds three degrees from Harvard University, including a doctorate in theology. As an author and blogger, she has long ocused on the aesthetic dimensions of religious symbols and their power to shape our lives. A resident of Bend, Oregon, she routinely explores its wilderness areas and considers no hike complete without getting lost. Read More Read Less