Autobiography: religious and spiritual Books
Clairview Books A Memory Returned
Book SynopsisA healing and spiritual narrative about the author's inner and outer journeys following her son's death.
£13.49
Catalyst Books Reading Secrets
Book SynopsisA trans pastor’s fascination with the Scripture inherited from his closeted, fundamentalist father. When his dad died, Malcolm Himschoot inherited his father’s Bibles. He chose to re-read them, examining his dad’s notes in the margins, teasing out the details of his upbringing and gender identity amid the structures and forms of biblical narratives. For Malcolm, coming out meant exile and verbal excommunication; he embodied all his gay father tried to hide. In Reading Secrets, Malcolm travels alongside the ghost of his father, exploring their inherited homophobia and the American culture that shaped their triumphs and tragedies. With these poetic and evocative meditations, Malcolm transforms the Scripture he inherited, and finds a place in it for himself.
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC No Destination
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewOne of the few life-changing books I have ever read. I wish everyone would read it. * Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul *Satish Kumar’s unique story is stranger than fiction. * Hazel Henderson, Author, Ecologist and Creator of TV series Ethical Markets *Reading this book, you will have the rare pleasure of meeting a warm and witty, thoroughly genuine man, and one whose inspiration will not fail to move you. * Kirkpatrick Sale, Author of The Collapse of 2020 *Table of ContentsMother Guru Ashram Benares Wanderer Escape Floating Mukti Maya Hartland The Small School Pilgrimage: Iona Pilgrimage Return Japan Founding Schumacher College Mount Kailas Schumacher College Worldwide Shared Values and Collaboration Influence Realisation
£14.24
Tughra Books Aisha: The Wife, The Companion, The Scholar
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£9.49
Zondervan Joni and Ken
Book SynopsisGod''s Immeasurable Grace. It''s the most important ingredient for the perfect love story.Tragic circumstances often stretch relationships to their breaking point. But God''s grace is always more than enough. For Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada, enduring quadriplegia, chronic pain, cancer, and depression only made their love more vibrant through thirty years of marriage. Discover a bond that has seen the worst and claimed the best. With sixteen pages of photos, peek into Joni and Ken’s challenges firsthand. Discover God''s immeasurable grace along the way, as their story inspires and enriches your own relationships.A love untold. Until now.Ken underestimated the challenges of marrying a woman with quadriplegia. Even the honeymoon wasn''t easy. Through their years together, Ken becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the unceasing demands of caring for a woman with chronic, extreme, nightmarish pain. He sinks into depression. Though living under the same roof, they
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inshallah United
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards 2023''There was always hope. There was always next season. Inshallah.''Inshallah United is about growing up as a strictly halal Stretford Ender; a devout Muslim and diehard Manchester Red. It's about praying five times a day that United would sign Alan Shearer and knock the Scousers off their perch. And it's a deeply personal account of life as a Muslim Asian Mancunian kid in the late 80s and 90s, bookmarked by the most successful period in Manchester United''s history.
£10.44
Zondervan God Greed and the Prosperity Gospel
Book SynopsisCosti Hinn went from being a next-generation preacher in a prosperity gospel dynasty to abandoning the family faith for the true Gospel. God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel offers unprecedented perspective on the perils of greed, threats to the global church, and encouragement for your own journey toward the Truth.Trade ReviewHinn (Defining Deception), the nephew of Israeli Christian televangelist Benny Hinn, rails in this convincing, vociferous work against the 'health and wealth' theology of prosperity gospel preachers as anti-Christian, exploitative, and abusive. Part memoir, part critique of prosperity gospel theology, Hinn's candid work delves into his childhood and young adulthood within the family's ministry. He then explores his first inklings of doubt at Dallas Baptist University and his subsequent rejection of his role as 'the next great anointed healer' when he is forced to choose between his family and his fiancand eacute;e, who feels she must hide her asthma because Hinn's family made her feel as if 'sickness is not allowed in [his] home.' Hinn rebuilds his spiritual life and ministry within a more mainstream, conservative evangelical faith and, in the book's final chapters, offers a theological critique of prosperity gospel practices, suggestions for a moderated understanding of God's role in human well-being, and thoughts on how to reach out to family and friends who believe the prosperity gospel message. Hinn's testimony will be most meaningful to Christians who have grown up in but are skeptical of the prosperity tradition. * Publishers Weekly *
£12.59
SPCK Publishing Jail Bird
Book SynopsisWhat led a glamorous radio presenter, Sharon Grenham-Thompson, to get involved with working with some of the most despised in society - prisoners?Trade Review“Totally gripping and extremely personal, this fluid biography comes gushing down the mountain like a raging floodwater. I literally couldn’t put it down. In fact I read the whole thing in one session.” -- Chris Evans - BBC Radio 2 Presenter * from his foreword *Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Chris Evans 9Introduction 11Chapter 1 – To be a pilgri m 15Chapter 2 – Famil y (mis )fortunes 25Chapter 3 – Saving graces 35Chapter 4 – Highwa y to hope 51Chapter 5 – Fro m high heels to hymnbooks 67Chapter 6 – Losing the plot 85Chapter 7 – Into the jungle 107Chapter 8 – Parallel lines 125Chapter 9 – Carrot or stick ? 147Chapter 10 – Face to face 163Chapter 11 – Land aho y 183Chapter 12 – Hearts to hold 197Postscript 203Acknowledg ments 205
£10.44
SPCK Publishing Under the Rainbow
Book SynopsisFrom the heart of a mother this honest and reflective look at the promises of God will speak straight to your heartTrade Review"Gut-wrenchingly honest, crammed with hope, warm and never preachy, this book is quite wonderful. Grace seeps through every page. Catherine offers vital help for all who navigate their way through pain - that means all of us. If you buy just one book this year, choose this one." -- Jeff Lucas, Author, Speaker, Broadcaster"Catherine Campbell is a living example of the old idea of an Irish 'saint and scholar'. Her words drip like honey from the comb. This book won't just encourage you, it will nurture you and sweeten your spirit. Don't just read the words, eat them and let them change your heart." -- Malcolm Duncan"I recommend it to all parents and grandparents, potential ones as well. People who want to serve in churches, men and women. For some it may go into too much detail, but I would say that in the detail comes the understanding." -- Marjolein M Reynolds * Evangelical Now *Table of ContentsContentsAuthor’s Note 11Prologue 131 Cheryl 192 “Never Normal” 253 Designer Made? 394 Changing Direction 555 Joy – Given and Taken Away 706 Unwitting Angels 907 Riding the Roller Coaster 1038 A Christmas Missed 1189 The Final Farewell 12610 Living Again 14611 A Special Place 15612 Wriggly Giggly Joy 16513 On Butterfly Wings 176Postscript 191
£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers Remembrance of Things Forgotten
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£7.59
St Martin's Press The Exvangelicals
Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn intimate window into the world of American evangelicalism. Fellow exvangelicals will find McCammon's story both startlingly familiar and immensely clarifying, while those looking in from the outside can find no better introduction to the subculture that has shaped the hopes and fears of millions of Americans. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus and John Wayne The first definitive book that names the growing social movement of people leaving the church: the exvangelicals. Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the 80s and 90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell if she did not believe ferve
£21.24
Hay House Inc The Boy Who Met Jesus
Book SynopsisIt''s the greatest story never told: that of a boy who met Jesus and dared to ask Him all the questions that have consumed mankind since the dawn of time. His name was Segatashya. He was a shepherd born into a penniless and illiterate pagan family in the most remote region of Rwanda. He never attended school, never saw a Bible, and never set foot in a church. Then one summer day in 1982 while the 15-year-old was resting beneath a shade tree, Jesus Christ paid him a visit. Jesus asked the startled young man if he''d be willing to go on a mission to remind mankind how to live a life that leads to heaven. Segatashya accepted the assignment on one condition: that Jesus answer all his questions-and all the questions of those he met on his travels - about faith, religion, the purpose of life and the nature of heaven and hell. Jesus agreed to the boy''s terms, and Segatashya set off on what would become one of the most miraculous journeys in modern history. Soon, this te
£15.29
Hachette Books Ireland The Harbour Within
Book SynopsisIn today''s busy world, we can get caught up with the worries and stresses of life. We live in our heads, as we move at lightning pace from one thing to the next.Here, in The Harbour Within, Sister Consilio of Cuan Mhuire suggests how we can live happier and more peaceful lives by learning to live from the soul instead of our heads.From a seven-day guide to living at soul level, to thoughts and inspirations to carry you through difficult times, The Harbour Within shows us how we can discover a place of peace, unconditional love and joy - a harbour within.''When we move out of our heads and begin to live at soul level, we open ourselves to a life with unconditional love: one that strives to reach beyond thought, expectation, emotion and feeling'' Sister Consilio
£9.49
Morgan James Publishing llc This Changes Everything: When Death No Longer Has
Book SynopsisWhat if grief, pain, and loss weren’t the end of your story but the beginning of a new chapter?When a mother dies abruptly or before their time, daughters are left with an unmet expectation for a future that no longer exists. This Changes Everything revokes the notion that death has the final say and asks the question, what if grief wasn’t the end of your story but the beginning of a new chapter?Every life contains a story that holds tragic, soul-defining chapters deemed unfair, but fairness isn’t the rule book for the Author of Life, it’s reckless all-consuming love. When grief, especially over the loss of a mother, is viewed through the lens of this unending love, this new view can illuminate a calling or purpose for your life which may otherwise remain locked in the darkness of despair. This Changes Everything: When Death No Longer Has the Final Say is based on a true story of hope, healing, and redemption over life’s darkest chapters. It will give readers the courage to follow their God-given calling and help them to see that one choice - to believe their pain has a purpose - changes everything.This Changes Everything is a perfect read for: Those grieving the loss of a loved one Mothers, daughters, and mom’s raising daughters Those looking to give their pain a purpose. Find out why author Jennifer Dukes Lee calls Sonya Joy Mack’s story, “a magical story that will take you on an incredible journey that will keep you guessing until you reach the final pages.” Your pain has a purpose and This Changes Everything could be the beginning of your new chapter.
£11.89
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand) Excommunicated: A heart-wrenching and compelling
Book SynopsisA heart-wrenching multigenerational family memoir by an excommunicated member of the Exclusive Brethren After coming out as gay, Craig Hoyle was excommunicated from the New Zealand Exclusive Brethren and forced to say goodbye to his family forever. The conservative sect was everything he'd ever known - a childhood where television, pop music, sports and even pets were against the rules. Joining public society - the 'worldlies' - for the first time, Craig sets out to meet his grandfather who was excommunicated in the 1980s and, using his diaries and letters, uncovers two centuries and seven generations of the family's tangled and often cruel relationship with the Brethren. Weaving their past with Craig's own upbringing in this secretive and oppressive religious group, Excommunicated charts the evolution of the Exclusive Brethren in New Zealand and the heartwrenching stories of a family torn apart.
£15.29
Instant Apostle Hand Stretched Across the Void: How we discovered
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£10.44
Chiselbury Publishing A Holocaust Legacy
Book SynopsisAn intriguing story of how even for the smallest family the effects of war can cause lasting havoc.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Foreskins Lament
Book SynopsisShalom Auslander's short story collection, Beware of God, was published by Picador in 2005. He lives in New York.Trade ReviewAn ultra-funny memoir about an ultra-unfunny Orthodox upbringing -- Richard Godwin * The Times *
£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pilgrimage for Peace
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis soul-stirring account of an eight-thousand mile-long pilgrimage is motivated by the author's determination to show the world that our true destination can be peace in every step we take. * Phil Cousineau, filmmaker and author of The Art of Pilgrimage *Satish Kumar ought to sit on a council of elders, guiding us through real wisdom, to the utopia that his path has shown us is possible. * Russell Brand, comedian *Satish Kumar is one of our more remarkable fellow humans. If you don't know his story, now is the moment to learn it! * Bill McKibben, climate activist, author of The End of Nature *With this wonderful book the transcendentally inspiring Satish Kumar takes us on a journey where every step is taken with love and compassion. * Gelong Thubten, Buddhist monk and author of A Monk’s Guide to Happiness *A great narrative like this could only have been born by walking a long journey with purpose. In his pure and elegantly simple voice, Satish describes the glorious variety of people and cultures he meets along the way, and how each is on their own pilgrimage to peace. This story is a global treasure. * Dr Guy Hayward, director and co-founder of the British Pilgrimage Trust *Anybody who has heard the force by which Satish can speak of peace might wonder of its source. This book shows us through the nomad journey of his life and of our times. * Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul *The Peace Walk of Satish Kumar, a living legend, is an inspiring and fascinating journey. The book is riveting, original and thought-provoking. His wise, comforting, motivational and spiritually uplifting words will inspire many to ‘walk the walk’. Underpinned with practical life experience and lessons, this book is a must-read. * YOGA Magazine *Satish Kumar literally walks the talk. He lives Gandhi's philosophy: 'Be the change you want to see in the world'. An inspirational, humbling book. * Psychologies magazine *A pilgrimage, a travelogue and a paean to peace, every step of Satish’s vivid journey across a supposedly divided world is a masterpiece of literary reconciliation and hope. * Dr Nick Mayhew-Smith, author of Britain’s Pilgrim Places *Satish Kumar is a real Earth Pilgrim, a lifelong and passionate peace campaigner. This story of his remarkable journey is captivating throughout. * GreenSpirit *Quietly passionate, gently insistent and manifestly moved by joy and hope, Satish is a living example of putting wisdom to work in all kinds of ways. This book chronicles an enterprise very typical of him – risky, but motivated by the only sort of realism that matters, the realism that confronts the 'Emperor’s New Clothes' of a stale, frightened and destructive world order and shows how human beings can learn and grow. * Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury *Satish Kumar’s book is an inspiration for all citizens yearning for peace. Satish shares his experiences of love, compassion and generosity as he travelled to Washington without money to stop the bomb. Satish is a tireless pilgrim of peace. His message is more important than ever. * Vandana Shiva, winner of Right Livelihood Award and author of Earth Democracy *We can talk about peace, we can write about it. But until I read his wonderful book, I never knew Satish had walked for it too. His whole life has been one long walk for freedom, justice, harmony and peace. Yes, it is an extraordinary adventure, but it is much more than that. His life would be this walk. Here is a book that inspires us to follow in his footsteps, that gives us all hope. * Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse *Satish Kumar’s memoir of his 8,000 mile peace walk from India to America is a warmly written, gripping and inspirational tale, offering us all hope in dark times. Never have his message of peace, tolerance and unity been more timely or more necessary. * Kindred Spirit magazine *Table of ContentsDestination Peace Pakistan: The Land of Hope and Hospitality Afghanistan: The Mountains of Magic and Mystery Iran: A Place of Poetry and Passion The Soviet Union: A Land of Power and Promises No Problems in Poland East Germany: Hawks and Doves West Germany: Flowers and Philosophy Beautiful Belgium Fabulous France England: Green and Pleasant Land USA: Prejudice and Prosperity Japan: Home of Humility
£12.34
Moody Publishers Hudson Taylors Spiritual Secret Moody Classics
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£8.35
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Last Testament
Book Synopsis''Gripping ... An exquisite conversation between two people who know each other, like each other, and have mutual respect for one another'' - Catholic TimesSince resigning from the papacy in 2013, the first Pope in over 700 years to do so, Pope Benedict has lived quietly in a convent in the Vatican gardens in Rome. He has devoted himself to a life of prayer and study and has vowed to remain silent, until now. So much controversy still surrounds Pope Benedict's time in office in this book, written with bestselling German author Peter Seewald, he addresses the issues of his papacy and reveals how, at his late age, governing and reforming the Church was beyond him.Last Testament is also an autobiography, recalling Pope Benedict's childhood in Germany under Nazism, his early development as a priest, and eventually his appointment as Archbishop of Munich. After becoming Pope, his account deals with the controversies that rocked the Catholic world how he enraged MuslimTable of ContentsForeword: One Last Visit PART I: THE BELLS OF ROME 1 Quiet Days in the Mater Ecclesiae 2 The Resignation 3 'I do not abandon the cross' PART II: A LIFE IN SERVICE 4 Childhood and Parental Home 5 The War 6 Student, Curate, Lecturer 7 Theological Apprentice and Star Theologian 8 Vatican II: A Dream and a Trauma 9 Professor and Bishop 10 Prefect (Rome, 1982-2005) PART III: THE POPE OF JESUS CHRIST 11 Suddenly Pontifex 12 Aspects of the Pontificate 13 Journeys and Encounters 14 Shortcomings and Problems Conclusions Author's Notes Timeline
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Hindu and Catholic Priest and Scholar
Book SynopsisFrancis X. Clooney SJ is Parkman Professor of Divinity at Harvard University, USA.
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C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Why I Am a Hindu: Why I Am a Hindu
Book SynopsisHinduism is one of the world's oldest and greatest religious traditions. In captivating prose, Shashi Tharoor untangles its origins, its key philosophical concepts and texts. He explores everyday Hindu beliefs and practices, from worship to pilgrimage to caste, and touchingly reflects on his personal beliefs and relationship with the religion. Not one to shy from controversy, Tharoor is unsparing in his criticism of 'Hindutva', an extremist, nationalist Hinduism endorsed by India's current government. He argues urgently and persuasively that it is precisely because of Hinduism's rich diversity that India has survived and thrived as a plural, secular nation. If narrow fundamentalism wins out, Indian democracy itself is in peril.Trade Review'A profound book on one of the world's oldest and greatest religions.' -- The Hindustan Times'An influential and thought-provoking book, shedding light on many of the contradictions and anomalies of this ancient religion and its chequered history.''Tharoor's book is essential for fostering a more varied political dialogue on nationalism, secularism, and democracy.' -- Eurasia Review'Shashi Tharoor is the most charming and persuasive writer in India. His new book is a brave and characteristically articulate attempt to save a great and wonderfully elusive religion from the certainties of the fundamentalists and the politicisation of the bigots.' -- William Dalrymple
£11.39
Authentic Media Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the
Book SynopsisHow do you hold on to hope when you don't get the ending you asked for? When Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls through the miracle of adoption, she determined to weave her life together with the people she desired to serve. But joy often gave way to sorrow as she invested her heart fully in walking alongside people in the grip of poverty, addiction, desperation, and disease. After unexpected tragedy shook her family, for the first time Katie began to wonder, Is God really good? Does He really love us? When she turned to Him with her questions, God spoke truth to her heart and drew her even deeper into relationship with Him. Daring to Hope is an invitation to cling to the God of the impossible-the God who whispers His love to us in the quiet, in the mundane, when our prayers are not answered the way we want or the miracle doesn't come. It's about a mother discovering the extraordinary strength it takes to be ordinary. It's about choosing faith no matter the circumstance and about encountering God's goodness in the least expected places. Though your heartaches and dreams may take a different shape, you will find your own questions echoed in these pages. You'll be reminded of the gifts of joy in the midst of sorrow. And you'll hear God's whisper: Hold on to hope. I will meet you here. Content Benefits: Picking up where she left off in the best-selling book Kisses from Katie, Katie Davis Majors shares her ongoing experiences in Uganda as the adoptive mother to thirteen girls and describes how she's wrestled through the darkness of disappointment to find the answer to whether God truly is good. Inspiring story of a woman of faith who trusted God Riveting account of a ministry in Uganda The follow up to Kisses from Katie Honest look at what happens when tragedy happens and faith is shaken Wrestles with how to find God in the doubts and questions Perfect book to encourage someone who is struggling in their faith Ideal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work in the world Great gift idea to encourage others Binding - Paperback Pages - 240 Publisher - Authentic Media
£9.49
Oxford University Press The Book of Margery Kempe
Book Synopsis''Alas that I ever did sin! It is so merry in Heaven!''The Book of Margery Kempe (c. 1436-8) is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. Known as the earliest autobiography written in the English language, Kempe''s Book describes the dramatic transformation of its heroine from failed businesswoman and lustful young wife to devout and chaste pilgrim. She vividly describes her prayers and visions, as well as the temptations in daily life to which she succumbed before dedicating herself to her spiritual calling. She travelled to the most holy sites of the medieval world, including Rome and Jerusalem.In her life and her boisterous devotion, Kempe antagonized many of those around her; yet she also garnered friends and supporters who helped to record her experiences. Her Book opens a window on to the medieval world, and provides a fascinating portrait of one woman''s life, aspirations, and prayers. This new translation preserves the forceful narrative voice of Kempe'Trade ReviewBale's Book of Margery Kempe offers the best modern version of the text and the most comprehensive and judicious assessment of scholarly and critical environments in which to read this strange and wondrous work... Bale sensitively reviews all the textual, critical and ideological challenges of the work. His modern English is supple and responsive. * Times Literary Supplement, Seth Lerer *This lively new edition preserves the author's forceful individuality, but makes her writing accessible to a new audience, and her book not only flings open a forgotten world but also comes garnished with useful notes and maps of her extensive travels. * Good Book Guide, Fiona Lafferty *whatever view may be taken of Margery's visions, the book is extraordinarily lively and enjoyable, and gives an unparalleled glimpse of everyday life in that distant period of English history. This new translation by Anthony Bale is presented in idiomatic modern English, but aims to stay true to the style of the original, sometimes homely and familiar, sometimes high-flown and Latinate. It's wonderfully readable, and has an excellent introduction and notes. Altogether a great pleasure. * Shiny New Books, Harriet Devine *This new look at one of the most important texts of the Middle Ages will come as an eye-opener to those who believe that to live a religious life you need to be inordinately pious. * Northern Echo, Stephen Craggs *The Book of Margery Kempe is genuinely hard to put down - due to the incredible picture of medieval England it paints, and the fascinating mind of the woman who produced it. Anthony Bale's notes add a huge amount of value too, providing much needed context, and raising interesting questions about the material. * The Book Bag, Sue *Extraordinary * Peter Costello, The Irish Catholic *
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd A Greater Glory: From Pitch to Pulpit
Book SynopsisPremier league footballer turned pastor Gavin Peacock tells the story of his career and his faith in this fascinating, thought–provoking and personal read. ‘There is more to life than football, fame and fortune. There is a greater joy and a greater glory to be had.’ What makes a man walk away from his life as a professional footballer turned BBC pundit to become a church minister? They say it is every schoolboy’s dream to play in the F.A. Cup Final and it’s a dream that came true for Gavin Peacock. In his riveting autobiography follow Gavin’s journey from a child growing up in a footballing family to Chelsea captain; from a son following in his father’s footsteps to a husband and father supporting his own family; from pundit to preacher. Experience his highs and lows as he tells his story and explains the driving force behind it all – his love for football, his love for his family, and most importantly his love for God. Trade ReviewWhat a fabulous book! A must–read for all – not just football fans. I loved working with Gavin as his manager at Chelsea and I’ve always said he was in my top 3 players I ever signed as a manager. His talent has shone through again in this wonderful book. A beautiful insight to Gavin’s life and an inspiration to all. Loved it! -- Glenn Hoddle (Former England and Chelsea Manager)The story of a not so ordinary man who gave it up for more, a fascinating read from start to finish … a real insight to life as a player and to life as a Christian and what it means. An honest, sincere, and real thought provoking book … you can only admire him for giving up all he had, and wanting more … which Gavin will tell you he has found. -- Robbie Fowler (Former Liverpool & England International Footballer, Manager of Brisbane Roar)Gavin’s story includes playing for some of the top managers in football including Harry Redknapp, Kevin Keegan, Ossie Ardiles and Glenn Hoddle. I played against Gavin a number of times and he was an outstanding professional but perhaps more importantly, he was also a man of very good character. -- David Moyes (West Ham United Manager)I’ve enjoyed knowing Gavin both as a footballer and co–commentator over many years. I’m full of admiration for him and the way he lives out his faith. I’m thrilled to see him thrive as a pastor in Canada and look forward to the release of his autobiography. -- John Motson ((1945–2023) Television and Radio Football Commentator)As a pastor who would have loved to be a footballer I really enjoyed this book about a footballer who loves being a pastor. A terrific story of someone who has spent his life heading towards the goal to receive a prize that doesn’t tarnish with time. -- Alistair Begg (Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio)This story is a one off! Be prepared for an insight into the workings of some of the top football managers in England. Also be prepared for some thought provoking, straight forward opinions on society today. I thoroughly recommend this read. -- Alan Curbishley (Former Charlton Athletic & West Ham United Manager)This book is a very well written and fascinating account of a professional footballer’s family’s life, with a great insight into how the industry works, its ups and downs, pressures and triumphs and disappointments. But for myself this book is about life itself, including religion, beliefs, the sacrifices you have to make to be or to do what you might want out of life itself. Making vital decisions under pressure that not only affect you but your whole family. About living your life at whatever level you are at, and making decisions along the road as best you can for yourself and the people you love. What’s important in life for the individual is so different and complex! I thoroughly recommend this book!! -- Gerry Francis (Former Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur Manager)… what I appreciated most in this book was a priceless wisdom that has enabled him to navigate life. So how do you work out relationships, disappointment, disability, parenting, marriage, career? In chapter after chapter I just loved the paragraphs that explained how he was thinking and anchored in Jesus Christ when he was confronted by life’s complexity. There was gold in chapter after chapter. A riveting read that I thoroughly recommend to all. -- Rico Tice (Evangelist; Co–founder of Christianity Explored Ministries)Gavin’s story is varied, gripping and moving. I’ve never before read such an evocative description of how it actually feels to score a goal at the top level. Nor have I read a more spine tingling account of what it feels like to step up to the pulpit and preach. Football feels like a matter of life and death to some of us, but the gospel truly is … and Gavin gives us a pitch–side seat as we experience the wonder of both. -- Tim Farron (MP, Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats)Such a thought provoking read … It was a real pleasure to spend time with Gavin in the dressing room all those years ago. -- Les Ferdinand (QPR Director of Football and Former England, QPR, Spurs and Newcastle United striker)Obviously, I know Gavin from our time we played together at Newcastle and our Charlton links but this really is one of the most interesting and fascinating autobiographies I have read in a long time. A successful footballer to BBC pundit to Christian Pastor! Not many players have had such a diverse and fulfilling life. -- Rob LeeGavin Peacock is a unique guy who takes sport seriously and faith even more seriously. I’ve loved getting to know him over the past few years as he has great stories and yet still manages to inspire deeper more passionate faith. I’d recommend this book to anyone. Even if you don’t share his faith. And even if you don’t support Chelsea! -- Keith GettyReading Gavin’s fascinating memoirs sent me down memory lane to our talks & discussions on nights before away matches. A Greater Glory simply confirms the impression that I got of a curious, self–reflecting, helpful, yet ambitious gentleman. At a time when so many people get lost in the superficial world of social media, this book will provide simple tools for anyone to find purpose in life. -- Jakob KjeldbjergA pacey book filled with passion and purpose, the principles of the man and the power in his message shines through! -- Kriss Akabusi OBEUnlike any footballer’s autobiography you’ve ever read. Honest, intelligent and sincere. Rather like the man himself…. -- Tom WattTo be successful in one career takes talent and determination. To do so in three careers is something else. Gavin Peacock’s life story is unique. His autobiography is fascinating. -- Lance HardyI love reading biographies and autobiographies. Sporting and Political. I have read so many from Alex Ferguson to Andre Agassi, Margaret Thatcher to Tony Benn. But Gavin Peacock’s ‘A Greater Glory’ is one of the best I have ever read. It is superbly written, interesting, funny, littered with great anecdotes and thought provoking. An all–round brilliant read. -- Alun EbenezerGavin was a superb footballer, but more importantly a wonderful guy. His life story will be one of the football best ever reads for sure. -- Harry Harris This is about as far as you could possibly get from your ‘traditional’ footballer’s auto–biography. Given the almost unprecedented journey upon which he has embarked, it is both essential and fascinating to learn what shaped Gavin, from his family to his career in football to his faith. -- John DykesPastor Gavin Peacock has written a must–read book. He takes readers on a fun, insightful and nostalgic journey through his life. This book ‘A Greater Glory’ spoke to me personally. Reading through every page gave me more enlightenment as to how blessed I am to be alive in Christ doing the things I love to do. This book has all the elements of life in it and I would recommend it in a heartbeat. -- Jonathan MensahA fascinating insight into how one man coped with the vicissitudes of life in the world of football and beyond. From professional footballer to pundit to preacher is quite some journey. No Damascene moments, just a gradual and growing awareness of the power of faith, which is now central to his life. Despite being an agnostic I found his writing both moving and inspirational. A very good read. -- Guillem Balague This book is compelling, candid and clear. For those who love the beautiful game there is much here that will fascinate and inform you about what is involved in becoming and being a professional footballer. For those who are Christians there is much here to do the same and whole lot more. Is it possible to be a professional footballer and a committed Christian? What is involved in making it to the top of the professional game as a Christian? What is there after the final whistle and your career is over? All of this and more is addressed by Gavin Peacock in this book. Written with pathos, Gavin’s humble assessment of himself and generous evaluation of others in the football world coupled with his growing conviction about the most important things in life will cause you to laugh, cry and think. I believe no one will read this book without benefit, I am delighted to commend it to you. -- Robert BriggsA special man’s goal of finding his Holy Trinity, through a fascinating, thought–provoking journey of football, family and faith. A story for our time and all times. -- Mark SaggersA fascinating read about an alternative lifestyle path for a footballer. Gavin puts as much passion and focus into his life, as he did into his performances as a player. A great man on and off the pitch. -- Pete GravesThe world is struggling with identity but the way Gavin articulates this in his book is truly inspirational. A man with purpose and destiny – who unashamedly has a love for his faith. -- Michael Johnson What a phenomenal read! Gavin’s life story (so far!) surely resonates with many, many people. A proud family man, a never–say–die attitude as a professional footballer and BBC presenter. Not forgetting of course, the assuredness in his mind, body and soul of his ultimate goal! -- Alex McLeish
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Autobiography of a Yogi
Book SynopsisAutobiography of a Yogi is the life story of Paramahansa Yogananda, detailing his spiritual journey from childhood to becoming a monk and spreading Kriya Yoga teachings in America. It emphasizes self-realization, simple living, and has been a spiritual classic for over 70 years, translated into 40+ languages.
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MIT Press Ltd Notebooks of a Wandering Monk
Book SynopsisThe memoirs of renowned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard and his extraordinary journey toward inner freedom and compassion in action.Matthieu Ricard began his spiritual transformation at the age of twenty-one, in Darjeeling, India, when he met Tibetan teacher Kangyur Rinpoche, who deeply impressed the young man with his extraordinary quality of being. In Notebooks of a Wandering Monk, Ricard tells the simple yet extraordinary story of his journey and the remarkable men and women who inspired him along the way, including Kangyur Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and the fourteenth Dalai Lama, as well as great luminaries such as Desmond Tutu, Jane Goodall, and a number of leading scientists.Growing up, Ricard, the son of philosopher Jean-François Revel and artist Yahne Le Toumelin, regularly found himself in the company of intellectuals and artists such as Luis Buñuel, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Igor Stravinsky. Young Ricard loved nature, classical music, and science and dreamed of unlocking the mysteries of molecular biology. But, six years after meeting Kangyur Rinpoche, Ricard gave up a promising career in genetics to pursue a meditative life in the remote Himalayas. While spending half a century in India, Bhutan, and Nepal, he visited Tibet more than twenty times and spent years publishing rare Tibetan texts and photographing his spiritual teachers and the world in which they lived. Elegantly translated by Jesse Browner and accompanied by more than fifty full-color photographs, some of which are Ricard’s own, Notebooks of a Wandering Monk charts Ricard’s lifelong path to wisdom and compassion. This candid and reflective memoir will inspire all readers, wherever they may be on their own journey to a meaningful and well-lived life.
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SPCK Publishing Flying Falling Catching
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewI am very grateful for Carolyn Whitney-Brown's accurate account of my brother Henri's inner feelings, hopes, wishes and despair. You brought Henri very close to me again. -- Laurent Nouwen, Founder of the Henri Nouwen Foundation on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGIn this book, I see Henri in the audience, smiling straight at me, clapping his hands above his head, enjoying our performance success as much as we did. This one is for you, my friend. -- Rodleigh Stevens, Founder of the Flying Rodleighs and former trainer with Cirque du Soleil on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGAnyone who knew Henri, either through his writing or in person, will immediately recognise how beautifully he’s been brought to life in this book.’ – his willingness to write so vulnerably about human relationships and feelings as a means to discovering our purpose in life, and a sense of the divine. -- Gary Donohoe, Professor & Chair of Psychology, National University of Ireland on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGFlying, Falling, Catching is far beyond religious belief or affiliation. It is a universal tale of mind-body connection and disconnection. While undoubtedly an account of a spiritual journey, Carolyn Whitney-Brown nimbly explores the corporeal inner life of Henri Nouwen as he literally swings through the air. It is brilliant! -- Ruth Rakoff, Author of When My World Was Very Small on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGNo question that flying, falling, and catching were unlikely teachers for Henri Nouwen, whose clear preferences were security, stability and being caught! I hope and trust that you, the reader, will allow Henri to guide your journey through risk to freedom! -- Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ, Executrix of Henri Nouwen's literary estate on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGFlying, Falling, Catching is a beacon of hope. It reminds us that despite all the perils and sufferings that surround us, with which we often collide, we can find healing, peace, and awe even in the most unusual detours that life offers. A must read. -- Marina Nemat, Author of international best-seller Prisoner of Tehran on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGA loving achievement and a riveting story of spirit meets body. With splendid pace and wit, Carolyn Whitney-Brown drops the words of Henri Nouwen’s flights of thought before us. Then, she arranges to gorgeously catch them. A singular spiritual tale written with tender-hearted eloquence from two arresting minds. -- Kathryn Bond Stockton, Author of Gender(s), Distinguished Professor of English, University of Utah on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGA lifelong search for wholeness takes a surprising late turn—toward the circus! As someone who’s spent much of my adult life absorbing beautiful spiritual truths in gritty entertainment venues, I can definitely relate. -- Shad, Rapper, Host of documentary series Hip-Hop Evolution on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGFor Henri Nouwen, a flying trapeze performance was like a Russian icon, drawing him into a spiritual world. This endearing true story about living and dying carefully brings together all of Nouwen's thinking on the Flying Rodleighs and the circus. Like the act itself, sheer elegance. -- Michael Ford, Author of Wounded Prophet and Lonely Mystic on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHINGIn Carolyn Whitney-Brown's deft hands, Henri’s intentions literally, vividly swing alive. This is a beautiful, moving story about interconnectivity, interdependence, and life's rich, beautiful, complicated pageant. I devoured it in a sitting. -- Lisa Napoli, Author of Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie on FLYING, FALLING, CATCHING
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Little, Brown Book Group Before After
Book SynopsisAged nineteen, Alison McKelvie was a self-confessed romantic, immersed in books and poetry, and dreaming of beauty, truth and love. In 1940, whilst working as a secretary at MI6, Alison met Alexander Wilson. Thirty years her senior, Alexander was worldly and charismatic. An intense affair quickly led to marriage and two children. But the Wilsons'' lives then spiralled into the depths of poverty. Alexander was sacked, imprisoned twice, and then declared bankrupt. His lack of reliability was a hefty emotional burden for Alison to bear. Nevertheless, she loved her husband unreservedly and stuck by him through thick and thin.In 1963, Alexander died suddenly of a heart attack. Alison''s world imploded when she discovered that their life together had been built upon layer after layer of deception. Who was Alexander Wilson? How well had Alison really known him? Slowly the lies were unravelled: Alexander had been a novelist, spy and, devastatingly, a bigamist. Alison was the thiTrade ReviewClear, unsentimental and eloquent prose . . . a testimony to her [the author's] fidelity, her integrity and her deep faith -- Charlie Hegarty * Catholic Herald *
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Penguin Books Ltd Have A Little Faith
Book SynopsisA joyous collection of life lessons from the UK''s favourite vicar! The perfect gift for fans of Kate Bottley and her charm, wit and wisdom.Hello there, come on in. I know what you're thinking: I'm not religious, so I'm not sure if this is for me'. But the truth is, this book is simply about being human. Believing in something, no matter what it is, gives us hope, and that's what helps us get through this messy, joyful, unexpected ride we call life. Over the years I've sat on plenty of sofas, drunk plenty of (questionable) cups of tea and learned endless lessons from the wonderful people I've met. Above all, they have taught me that there is no right way to do things and that's OK. In these pages I have shared everything I have learned about how to deal with life's biggies like love and death, as well as confidence, conflict and loneliness in the hope that I can make you feel less alone and arm you with the tools to face the tougher times. Trade ReviewA magnificent read, full of wisdom love and magic * Zoe Ball *One of life's great books. It's honest, real, funny, humane, powerful and profound * Emma Freud *Thank God for Kate and this book * Dawn French *Kate's natural warmth, wit and wisdom shines through every page * Sara Cox *Warm and comforting, like a cup of hot chocolate * Su Pollard *You can always rely on Kate to bring humour, warmth and cracking anecdotes. This book, unsurprisingly, has shed loads * Steph McGovern *I loved this enormous warming hug of a book. Kate writes beautifully and humanely about the ups and downs of life and the role of faith (and lasagne!). A must read for people of all faiths and none. * Fergus Butler-Gallie (author of Touching Cloth) *Written not just for those who actively practise a religion, this book of life lessons speaks on faith in all its guises, and how everyone can benefit from a little belief -- Radio Times‘The wisdom that shines through this unshowy and compassionate book suggests our public life is much enriched by her presence’ * Mail on Sunday *[Kate's] wisdom is delivered with humour and compassion...and [makes] you feel that life is always worth living * Psychologies Magazine *
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SPCK Publishing Gods Biker
Book SynopsisThis is Sean Stillman's personal story of a transformed faith alongside the broken, the story of the church he started and the European-wide growth of an unlikely bunch of biker missionaries.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary, authentic example of discipleship, and the honouring and validation of the radiant "broken jewels" on society’s margins. -- Stewart Henderson, poet, broadcaster and lyricistSean is a remarkable man with a wonderful story. His ministry resides among the margins, the outliers, the broken, the forgotten. Rides a mean bike too. -- Rick Elias, recording artist and producerI put some miles on my bike alongside Sean back in the day, and he remains the kind of Christian and human being I aspire to be. Compelling. -- Sean Gladding, author of The Story of God, the Story of Us and TenRead God’s Biker at your own peril, and with a significant bit of fear. The closer we connect with God, the more he changes us. Sean transformed from a "painfully shy, nervous preacher’s kid" to working with motorcycle clubs and shepherding the "sometimes chaotic community of Zac’s Place." A dangerous process? Absolutely. But man, what a ride you get when striving to fully follow Jesus. Sean would say that’s the normal Christian life. I agree. -- Tim Riter, author of God, a Motorcycle, and the Open RoadThe mystique of pioneering ministry can easily be alluring to those who want to do things differently. But Sean Stillman has always done things differently and, in this powerful and moving book, he shows how deep trust in God can lead to costly mission which makes a real difference to fragile lives. If you are looking for full-on glamour and minute by minute excitement this isn’t for you. But if you want to see a transformative God at work in pioneering ways and far from easy places, go out and buy it – now! -- Norman Ivison, former BBC TV producer and Director of Communication at Fresh Expressions UKA very human story of a self-aware, flawed individual who has used his faith . . . to help and support people on the fringes of society. -- Andy Hornsby, American-V MagazineYou don’t need to have interest in motorbikes to find principles that we do well to apply to any demographic of the population who would struggle to enter our church gatherings. -- Peter Grier, author of Travel: In Tandem with God’s HeartHis whole story challenges us to learn from fragile people. -- Roy Jenkins, broadcaster and Baptist ministerMemorable and moving. -- Ian Coffey, author and Director of Leadership Training, Moorlands CollegeSean challenges Christians to rethink what the church is throughout and offers a wake-up call to the bigger picture of what it means to be a part of the body of Christ. -- Ruth Clemence, award-winning bloggerThis is the best kind of challenging Christian book. It pushes readers to face their preconceptions and hunger for a countercultural but deeper way to live for God. -- G. Connor Salter, writer and bloggerRaw and gut-wrenching. -- Mandy Bayton, freelance writer and speaker.
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SPCK Publishing Dementia from the Inside
Book SynopsisDr Jennifer Bute is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners. In 2009 she was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. What has she learned?
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SPCK Publishing Guns to God
Book SynopsisThe real-life journey of a hardened drug dealer turned vicar as he finds hope through faith and the power to change.Trade ReviewAnyone who thinks they might be too deeply involved in a lifestyle of crime and deceit, resulting in an inner hollowness, will be inspired that total transformation is possible. Claud, today, is a gentle giant who knows God has a plan for his life. Make sure you read this and discover how God can radically change you too. -- Reverend Emmy Wilson, Curate at Holy Trinity BromptonClaud Jackson is a man like no other. We are so thankful that he walked into Spoonful Café to do Alpha with our church over 7 years ago. Since then, he has become a treasured friend and we have witnessed his life being transformed by Jesus. We hope that you too, will catch afresh, the hope of the Gospel as you journey through Claud’s story. -- David and Rachel Cooke, Holy Trinity BarnesClaud Jackson led a life of poverty, abuse, drug dealing and violence before encountering Jesus Christ. He is a hugely talented writer who tells his own heart-wrenching story beautifully. Now his life is on a completely different path and by the end his readers are left inspired and full of hope. -- Nicky Gumbel, Vicar at Holy Trinity BromptonClaud’s story is one of the height and depth of the love of Christ. I recommend this book to all: for those who love Jesus, and those who are yet to discover his love. Whether you read it in a day or take your time over it, there is a challenge in these pages to see the work of God in one man’s life, and the hand of God over all our lives. -- Russell Winfield, Dean, St Mellitus College
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SPCK Walk In My Shoes
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John Murray Press Journey into Gods Heart
Book SynopsisEven Jennifer herself has in the light of severe recent tragedies found herself gaining a new understanding of all she has been through. This book looks back at the traumas and insecurities of her childhood, the joys and trials of family life through the most testing of circumstances, the confusion caused by her life-threatening illness and subsequent miracle healing, the pain of bereavement and - the most recent chapter that no-one foresaw - divorce from her husband Tony.Journey Into God''s Heart is an epic saga of a unique woman''s journey through the fire. An adventure that lasts a lifetime, a path strewn with heart-testing challenges.Written as compellingly as a novel, it presents a completely new perspective on the story told in Jennifer''s previous autobiographical books Beyond Healing and Unexpected Healing. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of the momentous changes undergone by the evangelical and charismatic church in the mid and late twentieth century.Trade ReviewJen's book is brilliantly written, as always. it answers many fasinating questions and provokes some that are even more intriguing. Gripping from first to last. * Adrian Plass *An absolute gem of a find and read... This is a book that cries out to be read more than once. * Woman Alive *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd An Appetite For Wonder The Making of a Scientist
Book SynopsisRichard Dawkins first catapulted to fame with his iconic work The Selfish Gene, which he followed with a string of bestselling books: The Extended Phenotype, The Blind Watchmaker, River Out of Eden, Climbing Mount Improbable, Unweaving the Rainbow, The Ancestor's Tale, The God Delusion, The Greatest Show on Earth, The Magic of Reality, and a collection of his shorter writings, A Devil's Chaplain. Dawkins is a Fellow of both the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Literature. He is the recipient of numerous honours and awards, including the Royal Society of Literature Award (1987), the Michael Faraday Award of the Royal Society (1990), the International Cosmos Prize for Achievement in Human Science (1997), the Kistler Prize (2001), the Shakespeare Prize (2005), the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science (2006), the Galaxy British Book Awards Author of the Year Award (2007), the DeschnTrade ReviewMost geeks cannot write; this one can... Equipped with an undoubted gift for expression, Dawkins the writer comes with a unique pedigree -- Richard Fortey * Guardian *This eloquent, witty and instructive book reveals the true Richard Dawkins. It's a great read. * A.C. Grayling *Throughout and as usual, Dawkins's writing is graceful, sparkling with anecdotes and wit * Eugenie Scott, Nature *Dawkins is a fascinating man and as a writer he is nothing less than essential... he is a man who has influenced or changed the way people think. His story needs to be read. * Simon Barnes, The Times *Richard Dawkins's memoirs are, like their author, honest, perceptive, sometimes ingenuous, always rational and deeply humane. * Matt Ridley *
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SPCK Publishing Vicar of Baghdad My Journey So Far
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsPART 1 THE VICAR OF BAGHDADAcknowledgements 10Foreword 11Introduction: A Quite Unexpected Theatre 13Chapter 1: Declaration of Intent 21Chapter 2: A Painful Delivery 39Chapter 3: From Darkness to Darkness 57Chapter 4: A Measure of Progress 74Chapter 5: Knowing the Right People 90Chapter 6: Giving Peace a Chance 105Chapter 7: The Most Wonderful Church in the World 122Chapter 8: The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory 140PART2 MY JOURNEY SO FARAcknowledgements 158Foreword by The Rt Revd Dr Michael Nazir-Ali 159Chapter 1: An Unusual Beginning 161Chapter 2: Turbulence 169Chapter 3: Just Like Heaven 179Chapter 4: Called by God 189Chapter 5: The Academic Hothouse 195Chapter 6: A Prophetic Word 204Chapter 7: Life-defining Events 212Chapter 8: A New Life 221Chapter 9: Several Landmarks 229Chapter 10: Sent to Coventry 237Chapter 11: To the Middle East 247Chapter 12: Return to Iraq 255Chapter 13: The Road to Alexandria 264Chapter 14: Relief and Reconciliation Go Hand in Hand 272Chapter 15: Back to Coventry 280Chapter 16: Brought Back to Life 291Chapter 17: An Oasis of Healing 299Chapter 18: Don’t Take Care; Take Risks 307Chapter 19: A Normal Day 318Chapter 20: The Bigger Picture 324Chapter 21: My Choice 331Chapter 22: Very Special People 337A Reflection: Tariq Aziz 348Epilogue: Late Fragment 350Afterword: 355Appendix 1: Who’s Who 361
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Battersea Park Road to Enlightenment
Book Synopsis'You know those people who always radiate cheerful optimism? Nauseating aren't they? So proclaims Isabel Losada, Starbucks addict, exercise allergic and self-confessed sceptic as she sets out on the road to enlightenment. This work is suitable for those who have been tempted to dip a toe in the waters of self-discovery.Trade Review'Candid, thought-provoking, sassy and very, very funny' Daily Telegraph 'Searching and honest' Independent on Sunday 'Remarkably revealing' Mail on Sunday 'Brazenly probing' Scotsman
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Baker Publishing Group My Life with the Great Pianists
Book SynopsisMohr's humor and personal perspective on the lives of Rubinstein, Horowitz, and other artists mix music lore with quiet faith.
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The University of Alabama Press Goodbye My Tribe
Book SynopsisIn a clear-eyed and eloquent voice, Vic Sizemore grapples movingly with his own bewilderment and chagrin as he struggles to reconcile the essential philosophical and moral decay that he believes many evangelicals have come to embrace.Trade ReviewGoodbye, My Tribe is an excellent piece of creative nonfiction. Sizemore clearly understands the world of Protestant fundamentalism and conservative evangelicalism in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s." - John Fea, author of Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump"Goodbye, My Tribe is a beautifully written, inside look at conservative white evangelicalism. Sizemore draws on his upbringing to explain how his 'tribe' of white fundamentalists reconciles Christianity with racism, sexism, materialism, anti-intellectualism, and white supremacy." - Diane Winston, Knight Chair in Media and Religion, University of Southern CaliforniaTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Truth and My Tribe The Rumble of Distant Thunder The Evidence of Things Not Seen The Holy Fool in Winter Big Bully For Flag and Empire Capital T My White Tribe Man Up Hey, Teacher, Leave Our Weltanschauung Alone In Mammon We Trust Suffer Not a Woman A Life among Guns Atheists, Demons, and Saints Conclusion: Goodbye, My Tribe Works Cited
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SPCK Publishing Under Their Very Eyes
Book SynopsisTom Hamblin has smuggled tens of thousands of Bibles into the Arab peninsula, finding a clandestine network of believers. This is his story.Table of ContentsCONTENTSForeword 10Introduction 121. Welcome to Arabia 152. A Rough Start in Reading 273. Commissioned and Re-Commissioned 394. Into the Unknown 605. The Entrance of Your Word 786. Following God’s GPS 1057. Yemen: Christ at Work in the Cradle of Islam 1208. Yemen: Starting Over 1339. Yemen: Divine Appointments 15710. Saudi Arabia: Islam’s Ground Zero 17011. Through Gates of Brass 17812. Of Camels and Calamities 18913. Diamonds in the Darkness 20314. Britain and Beyond 214Recommended Books and Other Resources 232
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. The Magical Play of Illusion
Book SynopsisThe Dalai Lama’s teacher's autobiography offers glimpses into the young Dalai Lama's spiritual upbringing and his escape from Tibet.As the mentor to the young Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Trijang Rinpoché became one of his most trusted confidants. Rinpoché’s status gave him a front-row seat to many of the momentous historical events that befell Tibet. He observes the workings of Tibetan high society and politics with an unvarnished frankness, including inside details of encounters with Mao Zedong, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Pope Paul VI. Most widely known as a yogi with profound, lifelong religious training, Trijang Rinpoché was also a statesman, a preserver of culture, a poet, writer, and artist. His autobiography is a beautifully written account of Tibetan life in the twentieth century, including intimate details about the upbringing of the Dalai Lama.
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Gotracee Publishing LLC Your Crystal Allies
Book SynopsisUnleash the power of crystals on your healing journey! Gems and minerals make the best companions while moving through trauma recovery and change. This award-winning book shows you how crystals offer energetic balancing in every dimension--physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual--crystal frequencies help you adapt.
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Austin Macauley Publishers Candy the Rescue Dog
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Austin Macauley Publishers The Bridegroom and I
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House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada Channel of Peace
Book SynopsisOne of the inspirations for the smash hit Broadway musical Come From Away, Channel of Peace is an unforgettable memoir of the extraordinary kindness afforded to passengers whose flights were re-routed to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001.When Kevin Tuerff and his partner boarded their flight from France to New York City on September 11, 2001, they had no idea that a few hours later the world and their lives would change forever. After U.S. airspace closed following the terrorist attacks, Kevin, who had been experiencing doubts about organized religion, found himself in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, with thousands of other refugees or come from aways.Channel of Peace is a beautiful account of how the people of Gander rallied with boundless acts of generosity and compassion for the plane people, renewing Kevin's spirituality and inspiring him to organize an annual and growing giving back day. His unforgettable and uplifting story, along with others, has reached thousands of people when it was incorporated into the Broadway musical Come From Away.Trade Review"Kevin Tuerff's first-hand account takes us inside a 9/11 story that's largely unknown and which helps restore our faith that human beings need not always be divided by our differences." -- Wade Goodwyn * NPR *
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Christian Focus Publications Ltd Letters and Travels By C. H. Spurgeon
Book SynopsisThis collection of C. H. Spurgeon’s travel letters offer a rare insight into a different side of the famed preacher. Of the many telling phrases C. H. Spurgeon gave the world, one speaks to the way he, and his contemporaries, greatly valued letters, or what he called “gifts of the pen.” He lived in a golden age of letter–writing, and helped to make it so. The best letters, he knew, are written with caring reflection, love of the written word, wit, and a vivid sense of place. His travel letters model these gifts. His love of nature, history, culture, and art live—and breathe—in these pages. Rest and recreation, on holiday, when he could follow these interests, were meaningful, renewing gifts from God. He cherished them, and needed them. They lend a special, one–of–a–kind voice to this book. With a painter’s gifts, set amid the countryside of England, or places of Europe, Spurgeon’s Travel Letters are eloquent, and many times moving. His “gifts of the pen” shine in them. At long last, they have a place well–deserved, a place all their own. Now, we ourselves may travel with Spurgeon—discovering the world that he knew. And we may bless God for the privilege given in these letters. Trade ReviewThe picture we get of Spurgeon from this collection is of an affectionate husband, a lover of nature, a faithful friend, a happy Christian, and a devoted worshipper of God. … a unique and welcome addition to the growing corpus of published material on the Prince of Preachers. -- Alex DiPrima (Pastor, Emmanuel Church, Winston–Salem, North Carolina; Author, ‘Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern’)The Prince of Preachers’ sense of humor comes through loud and clear … as he meticulously noted the beauty of The Artist’s created world everywhere he traveled. -- Mary K. Mohler (Director, Seminary Wives Institute, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)In a day when pastors are burned out and Christians are weary, these letters are a reminder that rest is God’s good gift. In his travels, Spurgeon models for us how we can enjoy God’s world in our rest with childlike faith and wonder, and so, be energized and equipped for faithful service. -- Geoffrey Chang (Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Curator of the Spurgeon Library, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri)
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