Focuses on the religious passions that make fundamentalists of three major religions--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--battle over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem and why this sacred site has become a catalyst for potential conflict.

Describes various types of space which are sacred to different religions, including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other shrines.

"While visiting Siena, Italy, Mary Lea Carroll grew fascinated with the remarkable story of St. Catherine of Siena and made a resolution: Whenever she was lucky enough to travel, if a shrine dedicated to a female saint was nearby, she'd visit it and learn about her. What started as a hobby grew into a journey she never expected, one rich with challenges and cappuccinos, doubts and inspiration, glasses of wine with strangers and moments of transcendence....