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Spirituality and Religion March 2021
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| Extravagant: Discovering a Life of Dangerous Generosity by Brady BoydWhat it is: an inspiring rallying cry toward Christian generosity, taking the Good Samaritan parable as its center.
What makes it unique: the distinction drawn between the concept of charity and "true" generosity; a candid exploration of less-discussed obstacles to generosity such as distraction and fear.
About the author: Pastor Brady Boyd leads the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has published other works about the intersection of faith and lifestyle including Let Her Lead and Addicted to Busy. |
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| Benedict XVI: A Life. Volume 1, Youth in Nazi Germany to the Second Vatican Council... by Peter SeewaldWhat it is: the engaging and well-researched 1st entry in a multi-volume biography of pope emeritus Benedict XVI (born Joseph Ratzinger).
You might also like: Absolute Monarchs by John Julius Norwich, which covers the history of each pope, from St. Peter up to the election of Benedict XVI.
Reviewers say: Author Peter Seewald "artfully weaves together politics, church history, philosophy, and theology to show how these influenced and shaped the man who would become Pope Benedict XVI" (Library Journal). |
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You're not enough (and that's okay) : escaping the toxic culture of self-love
by Allie Beth Stuckey
What it is: A Christian, conservative, millennial podcast host fights the self-destructive false teachings of self-acceptance and self-improvement that often leave people feeling exhausted and inadequate and promotes instead finding wisdom, satisfaction and joy through God’s love and Jesus Christ.
About the author: Allie Beth Stuckey is host of the Blaze Media podcast Relatable, where she tackles theological, cultural and political issues from a conservative, Reformed perspective. Stuckey speaks to college students, Republican organizations, Christian ministries, and businesses across the country about the importance of biblical and conservative values. She also offers frequent commentary on Fox News..
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| Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future by Pope FrancisWhat's inside: a concise and accessible call to reckon with the most pressing problems facing the world and to resist the urge to "return to the false securities of the political and economic systems we had before the crisis."
Why you might like it: Thoughtfully organized into digestible parts, Let Us Dream maintains an attitude that the world's seemingly insurmountable problems can be approached as opportunities to grow and change as individuals and as a whole.
Reviewers say: "Informed by spiritual sources and the thinking of some of the world's foremost scientists, economists, and activists, Pope Francis offers tools for creating a better, more just world" (Library Journal). |
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Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man, and the Gospel of Jesus's Wife
by Ariel Sabar
What it is: the well-researched, thought-provoking true crime story of a fraudulent historical document that allegedly quoted Jesus as referring to Mary Magdalene as his wife and how respected Harvard religious scholar Karen King fell for the hoax.
Read it for: The author's ability to describe the events in journalistic detail while simultaneously examining King and her involvement through a humanizing lens of compassion.
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| The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.What it's about: This compelling history of the Black church in America looks at its central role in Black cultural life, including the ways it has helped (and sometimes hindered) social progress and political resistance.
Media buzz: The Black Church has been adapted by PBS into a documentary miniseries of the same name.
About the author: scholar, journalist, and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. has published books such as Life Upon These Shores and The Trials of Phyllis Wheatley. He also hosts the PBS family history series Finding Your Roots. |
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| Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good by Tina TurnerWhat it's about: the personal philosophy and life advice of legendary artist Tina Turner, informed by her nearly 50 years of practicing Buddhism.
Why you might like it: Happiness Becomes You is more than just another celebrity memoir. Although Turner does reflect on the way her practice has supported her through personal struggles, readers will also find an accessible guide to Buddhist practice and terminology with relevant inspirational quotes inside. |
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