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Religion and Spirituality September 2024 |
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| Feh: A Memoir by Shalom AuslanderShalom Auslander, raised in a dysfunctional Orthodox Jewish family, struggles with a deeply ingrained story of shame and brokenness as he reaches middle age, represented by the concept of “feh” (Yiddish for “yuck”). In this irreverent and deeply felt memoir, he seeks to rewrite this narrative, confronting his past and the influences that shaped him, hoping to do better for his children. |
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| Why I Believe: A Psychologist's Thoughts on Suffering, Miracles, and Faith by Dr. Henry CloudA world-renowned psychologist shares his journey through illness, depression, and healing, revealing how these experiences and his faith shaped his calling. In this deeply personal book, Cloud combines masterful storytelling with psychological insight, inviting readers to explore the profound questions that give life meaning and define our humanity. |
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| Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church by Eliza GriswoldBeginning in 1996, Circle of Hope congregations offered an alternative approach to Christian Evangelicalism. But by 2023, internal divisions and societal shifts caused them to crumble. Pulitzer winner Eliza Griswold utilizes years of investigation in this complex "inquest into the death of a church" (Publishers Weekly). |
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We loved it all : a memory of life
by Lydia Millet
In her first nonfiction book, the celebrated novelist, drawing on her 25 years of wildlife and climate advocacy, marries scenes from her life with moments of nearness to the animals and plants with whom we share the earth, asking we extend to other living beings the simple grace of continued existence.
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| A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy by Tia LevingsTia Levings recounts her harrowing experience within the fundamentalist Quiverfull movement, where she endured strict discipline, isolation, and abuse as a submissive wife. Realizing the danger to her children, she faced a critical choice: remain trapped or escape. This memoir explores the impact of extreme religious views on marriage and family. |
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| The House Divided: Sunni, Shia and the Making of the Middle East by Barnaby RogersonThe 1400-year-old Sunni-Shia schism is central to many Middle Eastern conflicts. This compelling and accessible historical account delves into the origins of this divide, tracing its roots from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the Iranian Revolution. Maintaining an impartial stance, travel writer Barnaby Rogerson explores how historical, religious, and ethnic identities have intertwined to shape the region’s contemporary tensions. |
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| Who Really Wrote the Bible: The Story of the Scribes by William M. SchniedewindArguing that the Hebrew Bible was not written by individuals but by communities of scribes, William Schniedewind draws on archaeology, inscriptions, and biblical texts to support his theory. In this enlightening and accessible volume, Schniedewind describes how authorship as we understand it is a later concept, emphasizing the communal origins of biblical literature. |
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| Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening by Henry ShukmanWhat if we replaced the idea of original sin with original love? This meditation guide addresses feelings of disconnection and loneliness, suggesting practical techniques to explore the four paths -- Mindfulness, Support, Absorption, and Awakening -- to promote healing and personal transformation. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Warren County Library
2 Shotwell Drive
Belvidere, New Jersey 07823
908-818-1280www.warrenlib.org |
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