September 2018 list by Holly Whistler
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250 Fascinating Facts About LDS Temples
by Rebekah Pitts
Do you know which temple is built from crushed lava rock and coral? Which temple's grounds were occupied by a rebel army? Which temple is home to an ancient Viking burial ground? Which temple had mummies on display? Which temple has more rooms than the Taj Mahal? Discover hundreds of incredible facts that prove that although every temple's purpose is the same, each temple has its own unique history.
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All Our Waves are Water: Stumbling Toward Enlightenment and the Perfect Ride
by Jaimal Yogis
In this meditative memoir—a compelling fusion of Barbarian Days and the journals of Thomas Merton—the author of Saltwater Buddha reflects on his "failing toward enlightenment," his continued search to find meaning and a greater understanding of grace in the world’s oceans as well as everyday life. The author, an avid surfer, describes his search for a deeper understanding of his Buddhist faith as he makes his way across the globe, from the Himalayas to San Francisco.
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Am I Enough? : Embracing the Truth About Who You Are
by Grace Valentine
Young women today are constantly told they are not enough for this world—not pretty enough, not smart enough, not exciting enough, not spiritual enough, and just plain not good enough. The barrage is constant. The consequences are real. The damage often feels permanent. Am I Enough? is a line in the sand. It’s a declaration that we will never be enough for this world because we were not created for this world. Instead, Grace reminds us that we were created by Someone better for something better. We can choose the One who has chosen us—the One who says: “You are enough for Me, My child. Come as you are.”
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The Book of Tea: Beauty, Simplicity and the Zen Aesthetic
by Okakura Kakuzo
This classic work by Okakura Kakuzo has inspired many generations of readers by illuminating the underlying spirit and message of the venerable Japanese tea masters. The Book of Tea doesn't focus on the tea ceremony itself, but rather on the Zen Buddhist philosophy behind it. Kakuzo teaches us to cultivate an everyday awareness of the beauty in all the common things around us. His powerful message is even more relevant today than when he wrote this book, and it serves as a wonderful introduction to the aesthetics of Japanese culture.
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The Chakra Project
by Georgia Coleridge
Chakras are energy centres in the body, usually depicted as spirals or circles of light. Understanding our chakras gives us a window into understanding how we are and whether we are feeling free flowing, energised and on the right path in our lives or whether are feeling 'stuck' in some way. The practices in this stunning book allow us to get to know the 7 chakras and in turn ourselves. We are able to release any stagnant energy and encourage the flow of new cleansing energy. We have a revitalized sense of freedom, lightness and purpose.
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The Chosen Wars: How Judaism Became an American Religion
by Steven R. Weisman
The Chosen Wars tells the dramatic story of how Judaism redefined itself in America in the 18th and 19th centuries—the personalities that fought each other and shaped its evolution and, importantly, how the force of the American dynamic that prevailed overran ancient religion. The story begins with the arrival of the first Jews in New Amsterdam and stretches the length of the nineteenth century as massive immigration take place and into the twentieth. Rabbi Isaac Wise; Mordecai Manuel Noah; Moses Mendelssohn; Rebecca Gratz; Isaac Leeser are some of the major figures. The Chosen Wars is the important story of how Judaism enhanced America, and how America inspired Judaism.
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Creating Your Forever Family by Rachel A. SullivanIt has been decades since the family proclamation was first presented to members of the Church by President Gordon B. Hinckley. But despite the passage of time, the counsel provided in the family proclamation is ever more vital in these tumultuous last days. Creating Your Forever Family is an indispensable resource, providing practical application of the nine principles outlined in the family proclamation. Featuring counsel from Church leaders and stories of these principles in action, this book offers ways to incorporate these values into everyday life, from interview questions designed to help kids open up to the game night ideas to fun family dinner conversation starters. Families will be strengthened as each member gets involved in the discussions and applications. Now is the time to fortify families and truly embrace the principles of this great proclamation.
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A Fool's Guide to Actual Happiness
by Mark Van Buren
We all have a motivating drive to become "better." What we have and who we are never seem to be good enough. This feeling that something is wrong or needs to be fixed causes us to continuously run around, chasing after what we feel will finally fulfill us. But what if these very conditions that we are constantly trying to escape from could be used as a way to awaken ourselves—to connect with the peace already within us? A Fool’s Guide to Actual Happiness offers a realistic roadmap for working towards inner peace without needing to be someone you’re not. With humor and refreshing simplicity, Van Buren shows how everything life throws at you, good or bad, can be used as a means to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and loving-kindness.
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How the Light Gets In
by Keira Shae
In the bosom of Happy Utah Valley, Keira Shae and her family weren't like everybody else. Their home was filthy, their mother was absent, and their cupboards were bare. What began as a disadvantaged existence quickly crumbled as Keira and her siblings grew up under the terror, abuse, and drug culture that their mother brought into the home. The only thing more incredible than their story of survival are the powers that transformed Keira's fears into love, kindness, and resilience. How The Light Gets In is the true story of a girl who went from an impoverished prostitute's daughter to an educated, loved, and empowered woman, wife, and mother.
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Joy in the Covenant
by Julie B. Beck
In a world of challenges and insecurity, how can we find confidence and live joyful, faith-filled lives? How can we gain the blessings promised to the Lord's covenant people? Sister Julie B. Beck, former Relief Society General President, offers answers to these questions in Joy in the Covenant. She writes: "The reflections in this book are personal expressions of deep-seated feelings and beliefs.... In these reflections, I draw heavily on the lives of my parents and the lessons I have learned from them. They were my first earthly teachers, and their examples formed the foundation for my faith."
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Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
by Sharon Salzberg
Throughout our lives we long to love ourselves more deeply and find a greater sense of connection with others. Our fear of intimacy—both with others and with ourselves—creates feelings of pain and longing. But these feelings can also awaken in us the desire for freedom and the willingness to take up the spiritual path. In this inspiring book, Sharon Salzberg, one of America's leading spiritual teachers, shows us how the Buddhist path of lovingkindness can help us discover the radiant, joyful heart within each of us. This practice of lovingkindness is revolutionary because it has the power to radically change our lives, helping us cultivate true happiness in ourselves and genuine compassion for others.
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The Struggle Is Real
by Nicole Unice
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a day where everything that could go wrong does go wrong―you lock your keys in the car while it’s running, lose control with your kids, make a mistake at the office that results in hours more work. And just when you think not one more thing could possibly happen...well, fill in the blank. Join popular Bible teacher and counselor Nicole Unice to discover why the struggle is real...and what to do about it. Nicole offers practical tools to help you navigate the daily ups and downs, and ways to rewrite your struggle into a new, God-centered life story. The Struggle Is Real is an invitation to take the hard, hurtful, and confusing moments and turn them into opportunities to grow in wisdom, strength, and joy.
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Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives On the Promises of God
by Max Lucado
Max Lucado offers encouraging guidance for overcoming sadness and despair, renewing a sense of purpose, and triumphantly facing the fears of the future. Drawing on favorite scriptural passages Unshakable Hope inspires readers to find encouragement in the promises of God and the Christian faith. Lucado examines twelve of God’s promises that he has turned to over the years to encourage himself and others, takes a closer look at Scripture’s unbreakable promises and shows you how to live with an unshakable hope.
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Walking the Exodus: My Journey in the Footsteps of Moses
by Margaret Malka Rawicz
Leading biblical scholars and archaeologists have argued about the actual route of the biblical Exodus from Egypt for decades. Walking the Exodus offers a firsthand story of the author's trek from Egypt, through Sinai, to Israel and Jordan, to uncover the route of the biblical Exodus and see how biblical and archaeological information can be linked. Along with her Bedouin guide, Rabia, Margaret Rawicz treks through treacherous deserts and areas in order to recover and identify the sites of the first fifteen known Israelite encampments. She then explores another eighteen encampments in the Sinai Desert and the final nine in Jordan. Including photographs and personal stories, Walking the Exodus is not only a discovery, but also a transformation of one’s life.
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Watch and Be Ready: Preparing Spiritually for the Second Coming of Christ
by Brent L. Top
So much is said about the Second Coming and the signs of the times but what information can we really trust, and how can we be ready? Watch and Be Ready teaches that if we are spiritually prepared, not only will we not fear; we'll look forward to the event with joy and anticipation because we will be ready to participate in the Second Coming whether form this world of the other side. A popular speaker at BYU Education Week and other events and firesides, Brent L. Top teaches us to focus less on when the event will take place and more on how we are living in preparation for it.
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Where Am I Giving?: A Global Adventure Exploring How to Use Your Gifts and Talents to Make a Difference
by Kelsey Timmerman
New York Times bestselling author Kelsey Timmerman takes you on a journey to meet people who will inspire you to live a purpose-filled, generous life and make the greatest impact you can through your career, time, consumer dollars, and donations. Starting in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana, and then traveling all over the world, Kelsey explores not only different ways of giving—as a worker, consumer, volunteer, giver, local and global citizen—but also the benefits and effectiveness of these methods. Where Am I Giving? is a fast-paced narrative combining compelling stories collected over 15 years of travel to 90+ countries, mixed with practical advice on how to make giving a part of our everyday lives.
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