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Spirituality and Religion July 2017
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Where I Live Now : A Journey through Love and Loss to Healing and Hope
by Sharon Butala
An intimate and uplifting book about finding renewal and hope through grief and loss. When Sharon Butala's husband, Peter, died unexpectedly, she found herself with no place to call home. Torn by grief and loss, she fled the ranchlands of southwest Saskatchewan and moved to the city, leaving almost everything behind. A lifetime of possessions was reduced to a few boxes of books, clothes, and keepsakes. But a lifetime of experience went with her, and a limitless well of memory--of personal failures, of a marriage that everybody said would not last but did, of the unbreakable bonds of family. Reinventing herself in an urban landscape was painful, and facing her new life as a widow tested her very being. Yet out of this hard-won new existence comes an astonishingly frank, compassionate and moving memoir that offers not only solace and hope but inspiration to those who endure profound loss. Often called one of this country's true visionaries, Sharon Butala shares her insights into the grieving process and reveals the small triumphs and funny moments that kept her going. Where I Live Now is profound in its understanding of the many homes women must build for themselves in a lifetime.
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Rumours of glory : a memoir
by Bruce Cockburn
The award-winning Canadian musician traces his five-decade career of politics, activism and spiritual growth in diverse world regions, revealing how his exposure to evolving music styles has shaped him as an artist.
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Pilgrimage : my search for the real Pope Francis
by Mark K. Shriver
A portrait of Pope Francis and his faith draws on interviews with the men and women who knew him as a child, before he became a priest, or during his years as a bishop, sharing additional insights into the individuals who helped shape his beliefs
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The power of meaning : crafting a life that matters
by Emily Esfahani Smith
A guide to smarter ways to pursue a life of fulfillment and significance identifies the reasons why the pursuit of happiness remains elusive for most people, drawing on the latest cognitive research and cultural insights to outline how to develop a "meaning mind-set" to achieve purpose and interpersonal connections.
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Jerusalem : One City, Three Faiths
by Karen Armstrong
A comprehensive history of Jerusalem, the holy city venerated by the Christian, Jewish, and Moslem faiths, explains how the city became a defining site for the three religions, following its development from its earliest origins to the present.
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| The Birth of the West: Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth... by Paul CollinsAccording to historian Paul Collins, European civilization arose from the achievements of 10th-century Christian leaders. In this "lively narrative with a comprehensible story line" (Publishers Weekly), he gives credit to organized Germanic monarchs and the Roman Catholic Church for reducing chaos and anarchy to manageable levels. Though many of the Popes and secular kings engaged in barbaric behavior, and ordinary people lived in terror, stable centralized rule coalesced and eventually took over. For history buffs, this is a page-turner not to be missed. |
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| The Heathen School: A Story of Hope and Betrayal in the Age of the Early Republic by John DemosIn The Heathen School, acclaimed historian John Demos chronicles the work of a special Connecticut school founded in the 1820s for non-Christian ("heathen") boys from North America and around the world. The idea was that the children educated at these schools would promote Christianity in their home communities and that introducing the students to European-Americans would moderate prejudices against non-Europeans. Demos' riveting narration relates both the school's successes and some unforeseen -- and unfortunate -- outcomes of this well-intentioned missionary effort. |
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No god but God : the origins and evolution of Islam
by Reza Aslan
An authoritative study of the Islamic faith in relation to the other world religions sheds new light on its origins and history, from the social reformation role of Muhammad to the impact of fundamentalism and terrorism on Islam.
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