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Spirituality and Religion September 2019
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A Call for Revolution: A Vision for the Future
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Sofia Stril-Rever
What it is: a thoughtful, impassioned appeal from His Holiness the Dalai Lama XIV, urging readers to improve the world around them through compassion and an understanding of the ways in which all living things are interconnected.
Why you might like it: The writing is persuasive but concise, making for an approachable introduction to the Dalai Lama's teachings.
Who it's for: Although readers of all ages will find wisdom here, this book is primarily targeted at the young people who will inherit the consequences of climate change and increasing inequality.
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Apostle: Travels Among the Tombs of the Twelve
by Tom Bissell
In this combination of travelogue and Christian history, author Tom Bissell explores the lives and deaths of 13 men specifically identified in the New Testament as close followers of Jesus (the twelve Apostles plus Paul). He analyzes the New Testament and other historical sources while enlivening his narrative with anecdotes about people he meets at the apostles' burial places in far-flung locations that include Rome, Turkey, Jerusalem, and India. He also considers how stories about the saints influence and shape the Christian faith -- both official teachings and individual beliefs. Bissell's "crafty rhetoric and irresistible charm" (Publishers Weekly) make Apostle a compelling read.
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Choosing Hope: Moving Forward from Life's Darkest Hours
by Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis with Robin Gaby Fisher
Author Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre along with her entire first grade class by quickly packing the students into the classroom's bathroom. After the shootings, she faced professional frustration and felt despondent, but channeled her emotions into projects that would aid children in needy schools. In Choosing Hope, which includes dark accounts of the horror she endured, Roig-DeBellis offers inspiration as she recounts how her faith sustained her determination to overcome despair and allow hope to prevail in her life.
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