This re-examination eventually led to his return to the Christian faith of his youth , an event he mentioned in The Recovery of Belief .
This was a stepping - stone in Joad 's life , particularly at a time when he was re-examining his convictions .
This re-examination eventually led to Joad 's return to the Christian faith of his youth , an event he mentioned in The Recovery of Belief .
This was a stepping - stone in Joad 's life , particularly at a time when he was re-examining his convictions .