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Spirituality and Religion July 2018
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| I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing BrownWhat it is: an impassioned account of what it's like to be a black Christian woman in the U.S.; a history of the author's journey into activism; and a study of how churches helped her find her identity -- and can play a role in racial reconciliation.
For fans of: candid and personal social critiques (such as Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me) and those interested in improving race relations at church -- and elsewhere. |
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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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| 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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Focus on: Stillness, simplicity, solitude
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Quiet : the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking
by Susan Cain
Demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in today's culture, charting the rise of extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples to counsel readers on how to use introvert talents to adapt to various situations and empower introverted children. Reprint. 150,000 first printing.
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Teach Yourself Beat Stress
by Alice Muir
Fix Your Stress is a wholly practical guide to coping with stress, which draws on a mixture of CBT and NLP therapies, offering both long-term solutions and strategies to help you feel better now. It gives you a wide range of techniques that will successfully relax both body and mind, drawing extensively on mindfulness practices. Diagnostic tests, quick fixes for immediate relief, points to remember, and clear guidance will help you beat stress forever.
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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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| 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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| 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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