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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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Grief Unveiled : A Widow's Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss
by Sarah Nannen
This love letter from a widow-sister will change what you believe is possible after loss. It guides those supporting the bereaved just as it illuminates a path for anyone travelling the road of widowhood. Based on her personal experiences in grief and those of her clients, Sarah offers a deeply intimate look at widowhood through the lens of hope and possibility while honoring the depth of grief's pain.
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God and Donald Trump
by Stephen Strang
Drawing on exclusive interviews and commentary from the men and women who were part of the 2016 Election, the author aims to discern whether God had a hand in the victory of Donald Trump—and what part God is playing in Trump's life now.
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Focus on: Stillness, simplicity, solitude
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| How to Relax by Thich Nhat HanhWhat it is: a guide to mindfulness practices that emphasize the importance of recharging and relaxing.
Why you might like it: The short meditations, simple advice kindly delivered, and charming illustrations will help you stay calm and connected in a busy, stressful world.
Don't miss: the rest of the Mindfulness Essentials series, including How to Love and How to Walk. |
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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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