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By James Ferry. 1993
In 1991, Anglican priest Jim Ferry was asked to resign for being "actively homosexual." When he refused, he was tried…
in the Bishop's Court for disobedience and banished from the ministry. Ferry maintains that his real crime was to break the conspiracy of silence surrounding gay clergy in a church that is wrestling with issues of sexuality and human dignity. His book is an account of what it means to be gay, to be honest with oneself and with others, and to suffer as a result. 1993.By Elizabeth B Jenkins. 1997
Memoir of an American woman's mystical odyssey in the Peruvian Andes. Describes her encounters with mountain spirits, her spiritual awakening…
under the guidance of Q'eros priests, and her initiation into the religious tradition of the Incas. 1997.By Ayaan Hirsi Ali. 2007
Ali recalls her life, from her traditional Muslim childhood in Somalia, Saudi Arabia and Kenya, to her intellectual awakening and…
activism in the Netherlands, and her current life under armed guard in the West. She recounts the evolution of her beliefs, and her resolve to fight injustice done in the name of religion. Some descriptions of violence. 2007.By Sam Childers. 2009
This book recounts the rise of Sam Childers from violent, drug-addicted biker to a man willing to risk everything to…
rescue the orphans and child soldiers of Sudan. Today Sam spends his time in the most dangerous parts of Sudan and Uganda rescuing the youngest victims of war, orphans and child-soldiers. Includes violence. c2009.By Adrian House. 2001
House portrays the life of the medieval Italian saint Francis of Assisi, chronicling his youth, his conversion, and his establishment…
of the Franciscan Order. Discusses Francis's ability to communicate with birds, the appearance of the stigmata on his body, and his relationship with St. Clare. 2001.Carthusians are contemplative monastics who live in community but spend most of their days alone, wearing hair shirts, practicing self-flagellation…
and eating just one meal a day from mid-September to Easter. Maguire followed the lives of five young men who entered St. Hugh's Charterhouse in England between July 1960 and March 1961. As they work, pray and live in solitude, they discover not only God but also themselves. Explicit descriptions of violence. c2006.By Jane Christmas. 2013
Bestselling author Jane Christmas decides to enter a convent to discern whether she is, as she puts it, "nun material".…
But just as she convinces herself to take the plunge, her long-term partner surprises her with a marriage proposal. Determined not to let her monastic dreams get sidelined, Christmas puts her engagement aside and embarks on an extraordinary year-plus adventure to four convents—one in Canada and three in the U.K. c2013.By Kathy Freston, Bruce Friedrich. 2018
Food and wellness experts Kathy Freston and Bruce Friedrich have spent years researching the future of protein. They have talked…
to the food pioneers and the nutrition scientists, and now they've distilled what they've learned into a strength-building plan poised to reshape your body and change your world. 2018.By Robert L Schenck. 2018
A leading American evangelical minister--whom public figures long turned to for guidance in faith and politics--recounts his three conversions, from…
childhood Jewish roots to Christianity, from a pure faith to a highly politicized one, and from the religious right to the simplicity of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In this inspiring memoir, he reflects on his path to God, his unconscious abandonment of his principles, and his return to the convictions that guide him. "Costly Grace" is a fascinating and ultimately redemptive account of one man's life in politics and faith. 2018.By Max Lugavere, Paul Grewal. 2018
Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat, change the way you think about how your…
brain ages, and achieve optimal brain performance with this new guide from media personality and leading health voice Max Lugavere. 2018.By Scott M Marshall, Scott Derrickson. 2017
Based on years of research and original interviews, this book sorts through the myths and misunderstandings and reveals Dylan to…
be both traditional and radical in the way he expresses his spiritual quest for purpose and meaning. 2017.By Michael Massing. 2018
A deeply textured dual biography and intellectual history that examines two of the greatest minds of European history--Desiderius Erasmus and…
Martin Luther--whose heated rivalry gave rise to two enduring, fundamental, and often colliding traditions of philosophical and religious thought. 2018.By Rachel Jeffs. 2017
By George M Marsden. 2016
Describes how Lewis gradually went from being an atheist to a committed Anglican, and how he delivered his wartime talks…
to a traumatized British nation in the midst of an all-out war for survival. Recounts how versions of those talks were collected together in 1952 under the title "Mere Christianity", and how the book became one of the most widely read presentations of essential Christianity ever published, particularly among American evangelicals. Examines its role in the conversion experiences of such figures as Charles Colson, who read the book while facing arrest due to the Watergate scandal. Explores its relationship with Lewis's Narnia books and other writings, and explains why Lewis's plainspoken case for Christianity continues to have its critics and ardent admirers to this day. 2016.By Greg Tobin. 2006
Who is the German-born Joseph Ratzinger? Tobin sheds light on every chapter of the new Pope's life, from his childhood…
to his seminary education and through the career that led him to the papacy. Tobin also provides an insider's look at the conclave that captivated the entire world while electing Ratzinger as the new Pope. And finally, Tobin discusses the significant issues facing today's Church while offering insightful observations on how Benedict XVI is likely to react to these concerns. 2006.By Mireille Guiliano. 2005
Guide to the "French paradox" of staying trim while eating for pleasure. A four-part program includes inventorying your current diet,…
adjusting to balanced portions and nutritional diversity, reintegrating favourite foods in proper measure, and maintenance. Discusses grocery shopping, food preparation, simple exercise, and secrets of Frenchwomen. Includes recipes. Bestseller. 2005.By Sheila Murphy. 1993
A guide to nutrition adapted to the needs of people who are HIV-positive. Covers general nutrition, menu planning, cooking, and…
ideas for improving situations such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, and trouble swallowing. Also includes recipes. 1993.By Margaret T Jensen. 1982
A collection of stories by the daughter of Elvine Johannessen, who arrived at Ellis Island on an ocean liner from…
Norway. She married Elius Tweten, a minister whose call from God took them to several cities in the U.S. and northern Canada, where they opened their hearts and home to other immigrants. The author describes her close-knit family and their unwavering religious faith. 1982.By Patricia Hausman. 1983
By Lawrence Cunningham. 1993
Francis of Assisi is counted among the most important personalities of history. The life and ideals of this humble, semiliterate…
medieval monk have had a shaping influence on the Christian Church that has spilled over into Western culture at large. This biography looks anew at Francis's life and legacy, seeking to counter efforts to romanticize him yet without diminishing his deep piety or abiding significance. 1993.