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Describes the horrific events in Philadelphia in 1793 when citywide illness prevented Congress from convening. Thousands of people were dying,…
many unattended, and physicians of the time were unsure of the cause or treatment of the yellow-fever outbreak. For grades 6-9. 2003Here if you need me: a true story
By Kate Braestrup. 2007
A chaplain for the Maine Warden Service relates being widowed with four children after her state-trooper husband was killed. Explains…
her decision to follow his dream of becoming a Unitarian Universalist minister. Describes her deep faith and comforting of those who lost loved ones. 2007A self-help guide on how to change your future by changing the present. Choose your dream goals and discover how…
to attain them. Value your accomplishments and believe in yourself. Learn the seven strategies to rebound from adversity. Take charge of your attitude and take charge of your lifeBarefootin': life lessons from the road to freedom
By Unita Blackwell. 2006
Autobiography of social activist Unita Blackwell (b. 1933), Mississippi's first female African American mayor. Describes her childhood in a poor…
sharecropping family, her involvement with the civil- and human-rights movements, and her political rise. Blackwell shares her philosophy to persevere, find meaning, and make a difference. 2006Life after death: the burden of proof
By Deepak Chopra. 2006
Doctor explores scientific discoveries and ancient religious traditions to address the subject of the afterlife. Posits that life and death…
are not separated by an impassable wall and that a person can shape what happens after death. 2006Reposition yourself: living life without limits
By T. D. Jakes. 2007
Bishop Jakes offers advice on how to succeed and prosper by reassessing one's life and positioning oneself for the future.…
Jakes uses scripture and personal experience to illustrate the connection between faith, good works, and responsibility. Foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw. Bestseller. 2007The widow's financial survival guide: handling money matters on your own
By Nancy Dunnan. 2003
Women's guide to short- and long-term legal and financial matters following a spouse's death. Lists ten tasks needed to be…
done immediately. Covers obtaining benefits, investing, handling taxes and 401(k)s, setting up credit cards and insurance, and planning for the future. Includes checklists, resources, and advice for young widows. 2003The purpose-driven life: what on earth am I here for? (The Purpose Driven Life Ser.)
By Rick Warren. 2002
Christian minister provides a guide to a forty-day spiritual journey to help readers discover the answer to one of life's…
most important questions: What on earth am I here for? Uses biblical references and describes the benefits of changing one's perspective. Bestseller. 2002The head of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, discusses the goals of the late Pope John Paul…
II and his successor Benedict XVI. Anderson uses their ideas to encourage citizens to embrace a world of love and to live in peace and happiness. Bestseller. 2008Captured by grace: no one is beyond the reach of a loving God
By David Jeremiah. 2006
Pastor reflects on the message of grace as found in John Newton's hymn "Amazing Grace" and the letters of the…
apostle Paul. Explores the transcendent power of mercy and forgiveness. Discusses how anyone can admit transgressions, access divine grace, and create a life of purpose and peace. 2006Firstlight: the early inspirational writings of Sue Monk Kidd
By Sue Monk Kidd. 2006
Inspirational stories and essays by the author of The Secret Life of Bees (RC 55533, BR 15225), that first appeared…
in Guideposts and other magazines. Includes pieces on her childhood, marriage, and children and about everyday events. Shares examples of compassion, letting go, and being reborn to love. 2006Overcoming life's disappointments
By Harold S Kushner. 2006
Rabbi Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (BR 16801), cites the biblical tale of Moses as…
inspiration for persevering in the face of adversity. Also examines other role models--real and fictional--for their resilience, faith, and boldly daring to dream. 2006Look great, feel great: 12 keys to enjoying a healthy life now
By Joyce Meyer, Rowan Jacobsen. 2006
Radio and television host and full-time minister offers her guide to attaining spiritual and physical health to boost self-esteem and…
better carry out God's work. Describes twelve aspects she deems as crucial to well-being, including eating right, exercising, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and trusting in God. Bestseller. 2006The purpose of Christmas
By Rick Warren. 2008
Rick Warren, pastor of California's Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life (DB 55648), uses biblical scripture to…
examine the origins of Christmas. Describes the holiday as a time of celebration, salvation, and reconciliation for all people. Bestseller. 2008When bad things happen to good people
By Harold S Kushner. 2004
Impelled by personal tragedy in his own life, the author, a rabbi, helps others cope with grief, guilt, rage, bitterness,…
and bewilderment at God's "unfairness." In his search for answers to why tragedies seemingly strike those undeserving of them, he offers comfort and reassurance to the troubled. 1981Ariel: the restored edition
By Sylvia Plath. 2004
Sylvia Plath's last manuscript before committing suicide in 1963 is restored to her preferred selections and arrangement of poems by…
her daughter Frieda Hughes. Hughes's foreword discusses the confessional voice in this poetry and her parents' complex marriage. 2004Christian pastor offers a devotional as a companion to his bestselling Your Best Life Now (RC 59330, BR 16228). Presents…
ninety days of motivational and inspirational messages and scripture intended to strengthen belief in God. 2005The journey: how to live by faith in an uncertain world
By Billy Graham. 2006
The Reverend Billy Graham explains his understanding of the meaning and purpose of God, Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy…
Spirit and their role in daily life. Describes ways to deal with challenges and temptations and offers practical advice on living joyously. 2006Your best life now: 7 steps to living at your full potential
By Joel Osteen. 2004
Christian minister's advice on finding personal fulfillment. Discusses seven steps to produce change: enlarge your vision, develop a healthy self-image,…
discover the power of your thoughts and words, let go of the past, find strength through adversity, live to give, and choose to be happy. Bestseller. 2004Being perfect
By Anna Quindlen. 2005
Brief essay in which Quindlen advises individuals to give up seeking perfection and work on realizing their uniqueness. Recommends that…
one look inside, see one's true self, and listen to the small voice that says it is never too late to pursue fulfillment. 2005