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Spirituality and Religion July 2018
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| Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob GoffWhat it's about: Accepting that there will always be people who frustrate and annoy us, or who we just don't understand, author Bob Goff goes on to explain how to love them anyway.
Why you might like it: Everybody, Always features plenty of humor and a lively writing style; a wide variety of experiences from Goff's work with refugees and his personal relationships bring a great deal of authenticity to this call to "become love." |
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Faith : A Journey for All
by Jimmy Carter
What it's about: As President Carter examines faith's many meanings, he describes how to accept it, live it, how to doubt and find faith again. A serious and moving reflection from one of America's most admired and respected citizens.
Reviewers say: Intimate insights from one of America’s most prolific presidential authors. (Kirkus Review)
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| The Light Within Me by Ainsley EarhardtWhat it is: a memoir by Fox News journalist and Fox & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt, in which she reflects on the role that faith has played in her personal and professional life.
Who it's for: Earhardt's many fans; readers looking for an inspiring account of letting one's faith provide guidance and support in challenging circumstances.
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The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi : My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began
by Kathie Lee Gifford
What it's about: "As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn't until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek--along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel--that she found the fulfillment of those desires."
Reviewers say: Spiritually invigorating and informative, this approachable book will appeal to general readers of biblical history and ancient Jewish culture. (Publishers Weekly)
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Focus on: Stillness, simplicity, solitude
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| The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere by Pico IyerWhat it's about: the theory that in our tech-obsessed present, it's more important than ever to slow down, unplug, and sit quietly.
Start with: Author Pico Iyer's TED Talk on the topic.
Read it for: examples from the lives of people who have sought stillness, from celebrities like Leonard Cohen to academics like a French molecular biologist who became a Tibetan monk. |
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| Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown TaylorWhat it is: an elegantly worded meditation on darkness or, as the author says, "anything that scares me."
Why you might like it: Discussing darkness both literal (a cave, simulated blindness) to metaphorical (loss of faith, loss of life), Barbara Brown Taylor argues that time in the dark can lead to spiritual growth.
Reviewers say: "Taylor is always a wonderful guide to the spiritual world, and this book is no exception" (Booklist). |
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| Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna NiequistWhat it's about: Way too busy for her own good, bestselling author and pastor's wife Shauna Niequist started working towards a simpler way of being; this accessible memoir shares her experiences.
Keep in mind: Though Niequist is a Christian, readers familiar with New Age practices will feel more at home with her suggestions; those looking for a more Bible-centric book may be happier with Priscilla Shirer's Breathe. |
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Simple Abundance : a Daybook of Comfort and Joy
by Sarah Ban Breathnach
A tenth anniversary republication of a best-selling daily inspirational guide for women features a new introduction by the author as well as revised and updated monthly suggestions on how live life in accordance with one's true self. 25,000 first printing.
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