In December 2000 Ford released "Paths of Faith: Conversations about Religion and Spirituality" (Simon & Schuster). Written for young adults, the book was a collection of interviews with leaders from a wide range of spiritual traditions and included the last interview given by former Archbishop of New York John Cardinal O'Connor. The book returned Ford to the genre in which he first became well-known, and like his previous books for young adults this one was unanimously praised for its insightful take on an often delicate topic, being named a Booklist magazine Top 10 Religion Book of the Year, a Booklist Editors' Choice "Top of the List" selection for YA Nonfiction, and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.