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Every other Monday: twenty years of life, lunch, faith, and friendship
By John Kasich. 2010
Ohio governor Kasich (born 1952) reflects on his experiences with his Bible-study group, which met every other week for twenty…
years. Discusses the questions members have posed to the group, life experiences members have weathered, and the solace he finds in his friends and faith. 2010H is for Hawk
By Helen Macdonald. 2014
Cambridge lecturer describes the year she spent training a goshawk, a decision she came to after the sudden death of…
her father in 2007. Discusses the field of falconry, which her father avidly practiced, the grieving process, and author T.H. White's book The Goshawk (DB 42687). Bestseller. 2014Scary close: dropping the act and finding true intimacy
By Donald Miller. 2014
According to Miller, we are all performers, putting up a constructed persona to impress others and to avoid true intimacy.…
Using his own life and relationship experiences, he coaches others to let go of playing a role and connect with people more honestly. 2014Ghost boy: the miraculous escape of a misdiagnosed boy trapped inside his own body
By Martin Pistorius. 2013
Pistorius explains how, in 1988 at age twelve, a mysterious illness left him mute and in a wheelchair. Misdiagnosed, he…
lived in care centers for severely disabled children for ten years. Describes how he was finally able to communicate that his mind was fine, reclaim his life, and fall in love. 2013Waking up: a guide to spirituality without religion
By Sam Harris. 2014
Neuroscientist and author of The End of Faith (DB 62053) reflects on the search for spirituality outside of religion and…
shares his own experiences. Discusses consciousness, the concept of self, meditation, and the use of gurus, drugs, and mysticism in the quest for enlightenment. 2014El poder del ahora: un camino hacia la realización espiritual
By Eckhart Tolle. 2000
Using a question-and-answer format, Eckhart seeks to show that people carry within them a "seed of enlightenment" that can help…
them find their true wealth--the "radiant joy of Being and the...peace that comes with it."Spanish language. 2000Open mind, faithful heart: reflections on following Jesus
By Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis, Francis I, Pope Francis, Joseph Owens, Gustavo Larrazábal. 2013
Collection of writings by Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936) from his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires.…
Considers his personal relationship to God and Jesus Christ, and includes contemplations for others exploring and practicing the Catholic faith. Translated from Spanish. 2013Living the Quaker way: timeless wisdom for a better life today
By Philip Gulley. 2013
Hospice chaplain and former Catholic priest Stella presents guidelines for living a spiritual life in the Christian tradition without being…
a part of a religious community. Considers the questions of belief versus faith and the nature of Jesus, among other matters. 2013Learning to walk in the dark
By Barbara Brown Taylor. 2014
Former minister explores the meaning of darkness in spiritual journeys through experiences with and scholarly investigation of the dark. Discusses…
spelunking in a cave, learning to navigate the world as if blind, and scriptural readings. Posits that the dark is where most spiritual growth happens. 2014The case for the Psalms: why they are essential
By N. T. Wright. 2013
Using historical, literary, and spiritual contexts, Biblical scholar argues that the book of Psalms has been the central prayer book…
for the Christian church since its beginnings. Urges readers to read, recite, and sing these ancient Hebrew prayer songs. Discusses his own longtime relationship to the verses. 2013Chicken soup for the unsinkable soul: inspirational stories of overcoming life's challenges
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamara. 2012
Stories about individuals who overcame obstacles in their daily lives. In "How to Be New and Different" single parent Jan…
Turner describes learning to readjust her life after losing all her limbs to a bacterial infection. 2012Médico y autor de superventas Deepak Chopra explora lo que él considera los secretos de la felicidad. Propone tomando conciencia…
del cuerpo, descubriendo la verdadera autoestima, desintoxicando la vida, dejando de tener la razón, concentrando en el presente, descubriendo el mundo dentro de nosotros, y viviendo para la iluminación. Traducido del InglésLet it go: forgive so you can be forgiven
By T. D. Jakes. 2012
Bishop Jakes uses scripture to emphasize the importance of forgiveness, which he claims is necessary "to grow into the fullness…
of who God created us to be." Suggests ways to let go of bitterness and resolve conflicts in one's daily life. Bestseller. 2012Savor: mindful eating, mindful life
By Thich Nhat Hanh, Lilian Cheung, Nhất Hạnh. 2010
Zen Buddhist master Nhat Hanh and Harvard nutritionist Cheung offer a diet and meditation guide that encourages one to obtain…
a healthy weight. Describe a ten-week plan for gradual changes using the concept of mindfulness. 2010Twelve steps to a compassionate life
By Karen Armstrong. 2010
Author who spearheaded the Charter for Compassion, composed by representatives from six faiths in 2009, asserts that compassion is at…
the heart of all major religions and encourages people to practice this virtue. Describes twelve steps to follow to live by the Golden Rule. 2010The Sabbath world: glimpses of a different order of time
By Judith Shulevitz. 2010
The author explores the concept and complexity of the Sabbath from both Jewish and Christian points of view. Considers the…
social, legal, cultural, political, and holy aspects of the day. Shulevitz discusses her own difficulties dealing with the day of rest. 2010Finding our way again: the return of the ancient practices (Ancient practices series)
By Phyllis Tickle, Brian D. McLaren. 2008
Christian pastor encourages adopting ancient religious practices to rediscover faith as a way of life and to provide alternatives to…
secularism or fundamentalism. Examines the disciplines that have survived since Old Testament times such as praying, fasting, and keeping the Sabbath. Includes spiritual exercises. 2008A testament to freedom: the essential writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
By Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 1995
Selections from the books, letters, and sermons of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) reveal his Christian convictions and spiritual strength…
during the Nazi era. Writings exemplify Bonhoeffer's pacifist tendencies but willingness to die for his participation in an assassination plot against Hitler. Includes editors' commentary. Translated from German. 1995Power thoughts: 12 strategies to win the battle of the mind
By Joyce Meyer. 2010
Minister and author of Battlefield of the Mind (DB 65323) offers a twelve-step program to counter negativity in one's life.…
Discusses the power of positive thinking and includes Bible verses after each practical bit of advice. Bestseller. 2010