Autobiography: religious and spiritual Books
Baker Publishing Group The Hiding Place
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£16.14
University of Alabama Press Circling Faith Southern Women on Spirituality
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of essays by southern women that encompasses spirituality and the experience of winding through the religiously charged environment of the American South.
£23.36
Vida Publishers Renueva Tu Mente
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£12.34
Ignatius Press Saint Thomas More of London
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£12.30
Sourcebooks Explore 100 Spiritual Leaders
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£7.95
Changing Lives Press From Barefoot to Bishop
Book SynopsisFrom Barefoot to Bishop is a compelling story of faith, from being saved to being of service. This memoir will inspire church leaders and laity alike, and it will appeal to those with a passion to living a life with a mission.
£21.56
Picador USA This Body I Wore
Book SynopsisA captivating memoir of one woman's long journey to late transition, as the trans community emerges alongside her.[An] achingly beautiful memoir. Manuel Betancourt, The New York Times Book ReviewA universal and profound meditation on the price of authenticity. Jennifer Finney Boylan, author of She's Not There and Good BoyLong before Laverne Cox appeared on the cover of Time, far removed from drag and ballroom culture, there were countless trans women living and dying as men, most of whom didn't even know they were trans. Diana Goetsch's This Body I Wore chronicles one woman's long journey to coming out, a path that runs parallel to the emergence of the trans community over the past several decades.How can you spend your life face-to-face with an essential fact about yourself and still not see it? This is a question often asked of trans people, and a question that Goets
£19.00
Hodder & Stoughton The Power of Ideas
Book SynopsisA compelling selection of Jonathan Sacks' writing and speeches with a foreword by HRH The Prince of WalesTrade ReviewBritain's most authentically prophetic voice * The Daily Telegraph *One of the most interesting thinkers, writers and speakers * The Spectator *Sacks has things to say that speak more directly to our present condition than anything in recent liberal thinking * New Statesman *One of the world's great voices for moral, spiritual, and historical awareness and for global peace * The John Templeton Foundation *One of the great moral thinkers of our time * Robert D. Putnam, author of Bowling Alone *
£20.00
Thomas Nelson Publishers Consumed by Hate Redeemed by Love
Book SynopsisHow a bomb-making white supremacist, once called 'the most dangerous man in Mississippi,' met Jesus in prison and emerged a committed advocate for Christian discipleship, peace, and racial justice.
£17.09
Thomas Nelson Publishers Fear Gone Wild
Book SynopsisA pastor's wife's shattering yet ultimately hopeful story of her husband's death by suicide, her journey to understand mental illness, and the light she found in the darkness.
£19.00
Thomas Nelson Publishers America a Redemption Story
Book SynopsisAmerica is at a crossroads, reckoning with contested narratives about its history and identity, and facing unprecedented division. Bestselling author Senator Tim Scott shares a renewed vision for the United States--and invites all Americans to find themselves within this nation's redemptive story of opportunity, unity, and hope.
£20.90
Hay House Inc A Blessing in Disguise
Book SynopsisThis long-awaited book from New York Times best-selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza teaches readers how to pray the rosary of the seven sorrows for greater wisdom, strength, and forgiveness.In this new book by New York Times best-selling author Immaculée Ilibagiza, readers will rediscover this important message from Mary. Mary wanted the whole world to know the seven sorrows rosary, and Immaculée not only shares it but explains Mary’s specific teachings for how to pray it, as well as offers the promises attached to the prayers.The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows dates back to the Middle Ages, but it gained new popularity following the sightings of the Blessed Virgin Mary that occurred in the 1980s in Kibeho, Rwanda. During these sightings, which were validated by the Vatican, Mary asked that this special rosary be introduced to the world. It was spread widely to thousands of people, who then taught it to thousands of oth
£17.45
Tyndale House Publishers Two Wars
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£15.19
Tyndale House Publishers Growing Up Amish
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£14.24
Tyndale House Publishers Coming Back Stronger
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£15.68
Open Road Media Encountering God: As a Traveling Papal Missionary of Mercy
Book SynopsisThe author of Among Friends returns with a witty, heartfelt account of his adventures as a full-time traveling storyteller for God. In third grade, we talked about what we wanted to be when we grew up. I raised my hand and said, “I want to be the pope!”Everyone laughed.But, hey, if you think about it, I’m still in the running. Encountering God is a collection of Father Jim Sichko’s tales about what happened after he left his home parish in the Lexington, Kentucky, diocese to embark on a new role as a papal missionary of mercy. As his former congregation well knew, his warmth, humor, and genuine passion for spreading the message of God’s unconditional love made him an ideal choice for the job, and Pope Francis seemed to agree. Here he reveals what it’s like to live out of a suitcase (and love it) as he engages in the “Ministry of Encountering”—meeting people face to face, connecting through the shared experiences of daily life, and revealing how God’s presence is accessible to us all if we simply open our hearts. Father Jim knows how challenging that can be, but his purpose is to make it easier. He passes along the Holy Father’s message that it’s not just about what we give up, but what we give—because we all have something to offer, and it costs nothing to be kind. Insightful, inspiring, and frequently funny, Encountering God offers a glimpse into an unusual life—and a call to move from “me” to “we” thinking in a world that sometimes seems determined to drive us apart. This book features forewords by Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines; and an afterword by Olivia Newton-John.
£999.99
Christian Focus Publications Ltd Rebel to Your Will
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£11.41
Worthy Books Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the
Book Synopsis'Bamboozled by Jesus is real talk about deep faith put in practice from a woman committed to living a life of vision, purpose, service and success.'—Kerry Washington, actress, producer, & directorThriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji—best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure—shares the secrets to living the life of your dreams. Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more. In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty-five life lessons, gleaned from her own experiences and her favorite source of inspiration: the Bible. But this ain’t your mama’s Bible study. The way Yvonne sees it, God is a Sovereign Prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own life—complete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocks—she realizes it’s one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help book—it’s a Get Yours book! Yvonne infuses wit and heart in sharing pointers like why the way up is sometimes down, and how fear is synonymous to food poisoning. Her joyful, confident approach to God will inspire everyone to catapult themselves out of the mundane and into the magnificent. With bold authenticity and practical relatability, Orji is exactly the kind of cultural leader we need in these chaotic times. And her journey through being Bamboozled by Jesus paints a powerful picture of what it means to say “yes” to a life you never could’ve imagined—if it wasn’t your own.
£17.09
Journeyforth Children of the Storm: The Autobiography of
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£10.43
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Confessions, Revised and Updated: The Making of a Postdenominational Priest
£16.14
Ignatius Press Lead, Kindly Light
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£13.82
Ignatius Press Newman: His Life and Spirituality: An
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£21.87
Thomas Nelson Publishers Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping,
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£18.04
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Hiding in the Light: Why I Risked Everything to
Book SynopsisLeaving Islam for Christianity cost her more than she imagined, but gave more than she could have dreamed.Rifqa Bary grew up in a devout Muslim home, obediently following her parents’ orders to practice the rituals of Islam. But God was calling her to freedom and love. He was calling her to true faith. He was calling her to give up everything. Hiding in the Light is the story of Rifqa’s remarkable spiritual journey from Islam to Christianity. It is also the untold story of how she ran from her father’s threats to find refuge with strangers in Florida, only to face a controversial court case that reached national headlines. Most of all, it is the story of a young girl who made life-changing sacrifices to follow Jesus—and who inspires us to do the same.
£16.15
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) The Build: Designing My Life of Choppers, Family
Book SynopsisA behind-the-scenes look at reality series American Chopper from Paul Teute Jr., including a photos from his life, as well as spectacular shots and the backstory of his most famous bikes. Paul Teutul Jr. may be the world’s most creative builder of custom “chopper” motorcycles. His talents wowed millions during the ten-year run of the popular TV series American Chopper and American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior. So did painful battles with his father, which culminated in 2008 when Paul’s father fired him. Told with “Paulie’s” plainspoken candor, The Build reveals his life behind the scenes in a reality show made famous by incredible bikes, hilarious pranks, and memorable arguments. You’ll also learn the details of his youth growing up in a conflicted family, the tensions at Orange County Choppers, his relationship with brother Mikey and other employees at OCC, and his courtship and marriage to his wife, Rachael. And for the first time, Paul explains the role God has played in his life and how faith has kept him steady in the rocky relationship with his father. In The Build are Paul’s insights on how he created some of his more memorable designs, including the Black Widow, 9/11 Memorial, Cadillac, and build-off bikes. Paul also reveals the one feature he determines first that drives the distinctive look of each of his creations. Whether you’re a fan of American Chopper or just someone who loves motorcycles, the visual arts, or an inside look into a memorable story, you’ll be inspired by Paul’s intriguing journey.
£13.29
Sounds True Being RAM Dass
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£27.74
Sounds True Inc Being Ram Dass
Book SynopsisPerhaps no other teacher has sparked the fires of as many spiritual seekers in the West as Ram Dass. While many know of his transformation from Harvard psychology professor Richard Alpert to psychedelic and spiritual icon, Ram Dass tells here for the first time the full arc of his remarkable life. Being Ram Dass begins at the moment he was fired from Harvard for giving drugs to an undergraduate. We then circle back to his privileged youth, education, and the path that led him inexorably away from conventional life and ultimately to his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. Populated by a cast of luminaries ranging from Timothy Leary to Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, Allen Ginsberg to Jack Kornfield, Aldous Huxley to Charles Mingus-this intimate memoir chronicles Ram Dass's experience of the cultural and spiritual transformations that resonate with us to this day. Ram Dass's life and work prefigured many current trends: the conscious aging and death movement, the healing potential of psychedelics, the use of meditation and yoga in prisons, the ubiquity of those same practices in the wider culture, and more. Here, with his characteristic mix of earthiness and transcendence, Ram Dass finally tells all.
£22.79
Word on Fire A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball
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£26.96
Mosaic Press Memoirs of a Buddhist Canadian: Happy but Striving
Book SynopsisA unique memoir blending personal history, cultural development in Canada over five decades, philosophical explorations and a distinctively powerful reading of Buddhism. This is a book to be read carefully and joyfully!” “Suwanda Sugunasiri’s Memoir is more than an autobiography. Written by a man who defies categorization, it is a document of Canadian society transforming itself from what was in many ways still a polyglot British colony into a committed multicultural community. Its protagonist is a Sinhalese Sri Lankan immigrant, carrying his deeply ingrained native culture and religion to his new home in the west...What gave his contributions (to Canada and multiculturalism) their unique value was his remaining firmly rooted in the principles and practice of Buddhism, so that whatever he offered in advocacy or criticism was always advanced in the spirit of toleration, with understanding and with friendly good humour.” —Foreword by Professor Lionel Steiman, Senior Scholar, Department of History, University of Manitoba
£24.26
Colourpoint Creative Ltd Captured by a Vision: A Memoir
Book Synopsis"...we are more than capable of transforming our own country." These are the words of an Irish Presbyterian minister who participated in some of the most important events in the recent history of Northern Ireland. Ken Newell was born in North Belfast in 1942, just after the Blitz. He graduated in Classics and Philosophy at Queen's University before studying Theology at Presbyterian College. After further training at Cambridge and in Holland, he was ordained in 1968. He served in Bangor, Co Down, before being called to teach at a seminary on the island of Timor in Indonesia. He returned to Belfast in 1976, at the height of the 'Troubles', to work in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, where he remained minister for the next 32 years. His work of religious bridge-building and a special friendship with Fr Gerry Reynolds triggered many ground-breaking initiatives within the turbulent life of Belfast through the creative and persistent influence of the Clonard-Fitzroy Fellowship. This pioneering relationship between his congregation and Clonard Monastery in the west of the city provided the context for their work in political reconciliation. With considerable courage, Ken became involved in secret discussions with Republican and Loyalist paramilitary groups, contributing to the IRA and Loyalist ceasefires of 1994. For this work he and Fr Reynolds were awarded the Pax Christi International Peace Prize for a 'grassroots reconciliation initiative'. In 2004 he became Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and received an OBE for 'his contribution towards peace'. This is his memoir.Trade ReviewGladys Ganiel, writing for Slugger O'Toole - "An Enthralling human story. ... With frankness and at times, with humour, Newell provides insight into how someone from a self-described conservative evangelical background ended up crossing so many religious and political boundaries."
£17.53
Columba Books Dancing to my Death
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£22.83
Kaminn Media Ltd Voyage of Purpose: Spiritual Wisdom on the Road
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£999.99
Christian Focus Publications Ltd A Housewife’s Adventure With God
Book SynopsisJessie McFarlane wanted to have a deeper, more real Christian life – “teach me to pray” she begged God continually. She had been inspired by hearing Donald Coggan (1909–2000) say at his enthronement as Archbishop of Canterbury, that “whether you’re a housewife baking a cake or being crowned as archbishop, it is all for the glory of God”. Her relationship with God grew stronger and she began meeting with her sister and a friend as a prayer triplet. There was plenty to pray about in 1981 and soon she was organising a 24 hour round the clock prayer meeting for a Luis Palau mission in Glasgow. Afterwards the three women continued to pray together; it was the time of the Yorkshire Ripper murders, Belfast was erupting in violence after the death of Bobby Sands, coal miners were striking, unemployment reached 2.5 million in the UK.When they learned that Evelyn Christenson was coming to England they organised a meeting for Evelyn to speak to women interested in prayer. 650 women came and of them 450 agreed to become part of a new a movement, a prayer chain for the nation. This has now developed into an international movement called “Prayer Chain Ministries.”After the inaugural National Prayer Breakfast in 1984 the ministry has taken on an extra direction as the organisation has gained access to people in government and business. You cannot fail to be inspired and encouraged by this story of dedicated prayer, or to be challenged to make a difference for God in your surroundings and experience and to do all for the glory of God.Trade ReviewIf you are an ordinary person desiring to know what an extraordinary God can do with your life, then you need to read this book. -- Sammy Tippit (International Itinerant Evangelist)thought–provoking and easy to read. -- Evangelicals NowIt is a privilege to recommend a book written by a virtuous woman. I, too, look forward to immersing myself in this account of a ‘valiant woman of God’ and learning from her example. -- Kay Arthur (Co-CEO of Precept Ministries International)
£13.07
The Banner of Truth Trust John MacArthur: Servant of the Word and Flock
£22.73
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Una educación / Educated: A Memoir
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£19.90
Random House USA Inc The Great Blue Hills of God: A Story of Facing
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£20.39
Theologischer Verlag Aufbruch Und Widerspruch: Schweizer Theologinnen
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£71.00
