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Spirituality and Religion March 2024
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Soul boom : why we need a spiritual revolution
by Rainn Wilson
Best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office, the comedic actor, producer and writer, sharing his struggles with loss and addiction, explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution to address today's greatest issues– mental health, racism and sexism, climate change and economic injustice.
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The half known life : in search of paradise
by Pico Iyer
From Iran to North Korea, from the Dalai Lama's Himalayas to the ghostly temples of Japan, this thought-provoking book, tracing the author's almost 50-year journey around the world, offers a surprising, original, often beautiful exploration of how we might come upon paradise in the midst of our lives.
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| Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion GibsonUsing witch trials as a framework, University of Exeter professor Marion Gibson looks at the dramatic and informative history of witchcraft in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with a special focus on the social dynamics between accused witches (often people who threaten the established social or political order) and the people who persecute them. |
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| Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere by Savannah GuthrieBeginning with her Baptist upbringing, Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie reflects on the role faith has played in her life and how her relationship with religion has evolved over time. From there, she takes readers through her existing understanding of God as love and the importance of making space for imperfection in her spiritual life. |
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Sharing too much : lessons from an unlikely life
by Richard Paul Evans
In this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of more than 40 novels recounts his moving journey from childhood to beloved writer, sharing the lessons he's learned and hard-won advice about everything from marriage to parenthood.
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| Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith by Sydney McLaughlinIn her debut memoir, Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin offers a candid account of her life, career, and faith, including the overwhelming anxieties she faced at the 2016 Rio Games, the crisis that followed, and how her spiritual renewal empowered her to confidently face her next chance to go for the gold. |
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| American Zion: A New History of Mormonism by Benjamin E. ParkGiven extensive access to primary sources in church archives, historian Benjamin E. Park provides a thought-provoking chronicle of the history of the Latter-day Saints movement, from its earliest 18th century roots to the present, and how that history has intersected with politics, been shaped by society, and marginalized women and racial minorities. |
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