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Spirituality and Religion November 2020
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The aftergrief : finding your way along the long arc of loss
by Hope Edelman
The best-selling author of Motherless Daughters presents a validating approach to the extended grieving process that explains why it is normal to mourn long term and how to reframe the perception of grief as a natural response to life transitions.
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The gift : 12 lessons to save your life
by Edith Eva Eger
The award-winning author of The Choice draws on her experiences as a Holocaust survivor to offer practical, uplifting advice about how to recognize and stop destructive, self-sabotaging patterns to find freedom and greater life fulfillment. 100,000 first printing. Tour.
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A good apology : four steps to make things right
by Molly Howes
Through the book's four essential steps, the author gives groundbreaking advice on how best to make an effective apology toward rebuilding any relationship. 25,000 first printing.
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For Small Creatures Such as We: Rituals for Finding Meaning in Our Unlikely World
by Sasha Sagan
What it's about: This thoughtful and engaging memoir explores the rise in and value of ritual in secular life and includes advice on how to incorporate more of it into your own life.
Read it for: the author's reflections on her interest in religious topics as the daughter of noted scientist and avowed skeptic Carl Sagan.
Reviewer say: "profound" and "elegantly written" (Kirkus Reviews).
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The hidden school : return of the peaceful warrior
by Dan Millman
A conclusion to the saga that began with Way of the Peaceful Warrior follows Dan through a range of exotic locales before his arrival in a secluded forest, where he uncovers the mystery of The Hidden School and the secrets of achieving an inspired life in the eternal present.
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Waking up : a guide to spirituality without religion
by Sam Harris
A guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology considers how to learn from the examples of religious sages and saints from a secular and philosophical perspective without formally committing to religion. 100,000 first printing.
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Crazy faith : ordinary people, extraordinary lives
by Susan K. Williams Smith
A starred review in Publisher's Weekly noted “Feisty, enthusiastic and encouraging, the author's language will inspire readers to face seemingly insurmountable challenges." The author draws on biblical, historical and contemporary stories of what she calls “crazy faith,” to challenge readers to step out and make a difference in the world. Original.
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