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Spirituality and Religion September 2022 |
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| Cults: Inside the World's Most Notorious Groups and Understanding the People Who... by Max CutlerWhat it is: A well-researched, richly detailed survey of the rise and fall of cult leaders, the groups they created, and how they were able to manipulate their followers through fear, faith, or family ties.
Featuring: Familiar names like David Koresh and lesser-known figures like Credonia Mwerinde, Roch Thériault, and Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo. |
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| Muddy People: A Muslim Coming-of-Age by Sara El SayedWhat it's about: The flight of author Sara El Sayed's family from Egypt to Australia, where she grew up caught between anti-Muslim attitudes in her new country and rules enforced by her parents.
Read it for: The moving, nuanced perspective the author has gained as an adult on her family and her faith; occasional moments of dark yet compelling humor. |
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| A Love-Stretched Life: Stories on Wrangling Hope, Embracing the Unexpected, and... by Jillana GobleWhat it is: A candid, bittersweet debut memoir that reflects on the author and her husband's decision to "put our faith into action" by becoming foster parents and how she learned to celebrate even the smallest victories along the way.
Book buzz: Love-Stretched is "a poignant portrait of motherhood" and "exemplifies the power of faith, hope, and steadfast love" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief & Thriving After Loss by Clarissa MollWhat it's about: The author's shock and grief after sudden death of her husband left her to raise their four children alone, and the things she's learned while relying on her faith to get through her ordeal.
Want a taste? "When we turn to grief and receive her wisdom, we invite God to speak into the most painful places of our lives." |
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| Judaism Without Tribalism: A Guide to Being a Blessing to All the Peoples of the Earth by Rabbi Rami ShapiroWhat it is: A thought-provoking yet accessible guide to the tribal history of Judaism and how modern perspectives on inclusivity are an important part of the role Judaism has to play in the world as a living, breathing tradition.
Is it for you? Judaism Without Tribalism is decidedly unorthodox, eschewing questions about who "counts" as a Jew in favor of contemplating why Judaism matters and what universal lessons it has to teach people of all faiths. |
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| The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life by Simran Jeet SinghWhat it's about: Life lessons people of all faiths learn from Sikh teachings to practice gratitude, see the divine in each other, and foster an optimistic perspective.
Read it for: The accessible and engaging exploration of Sikhism designed for people unfamiliar with the faith.
About the author: Dr. Simran Jeet Singh is a writer and activist who teaches at Union Theological Seminary. In addition to his writing for adults, he has also published a children's book called Fauja Singh Keeps Going. |
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