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Burnt out and despairing, middle-aged Leah reluctantly agrees to visit 94-year-old Adele once a week in her nursing home, and…
learns that resilient, independent and enthusiastic Adele is, in many ways, younger than she is. She finds the enduring importance of friendship from Adele and her retirement home companions. 1999.Chicken soup for the golden soul: heartwarming stories about people 60 and over
Par Jack Canfield. 2000
Divided into chapters on letting go, giving, learning, the lighter side, across the generations, overcoming obstacles, perspective, believing, living your…
dream, reminiscing and ageless wisdom, this book celebrates the myriad joys of living and the wisdom that comes from having lived. 2000.And then there were nuns: adventures in a cloistered life
Par 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.Costly grace: an evangelical minister's rediscovery of faith, hope, and love
Par 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.Bob Dylan: a spiritual life
Par 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.Fatal discord: Erasmus, Luther, and the fight for the Western mind
Par 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.Breaking free: how I escaped polygamy, the FLDS cult, and my father, Warren Jeffs
Par Rachel Jeffs. 2017
C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity: a biography (Lives of great religious books)
Par 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.Encore: finding work that matters in the second half of life (Your coach in a box)
Par Marc Freedman. 2008
Media commentator and best-selling author Marc Freedman delivers this guide for baby boomers poised to enter the next phase of…
their lives. Freedman notes that most boomers cannot or will not retire in the traditional sense. Instead of a time of leisure, life's second half lets seasoned citizens pursue fulfilling second careers. "Encore" provides step-by-step guidance for understanding and enjoying these opportunities. 2008.Holy Father: Pope Benedict XVI, pontiff for a new era
Par 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.First we have coffee
Par 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.Francis of Assisi: performing the Gospel life
Par 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.George Grant: a biography
Par William Christian. 1993
George Grant was one of the most original and influential thinkers Canada has produced. Although trained in history and law,…
Grant was known for his work in philosophy, religion, and politics. Christian discusses Grant's work and thought, making clear Grant's pacifism and profound belief in Christianity. c1993.God's rich pattern: meditations for when our faith is shaken
Par Lin Berwick. 2012
"God's Rich Pattern" is a series of meditations written for those of us who are struggling on our spiritual journey.…
The starting point for reflection in each chapter is an episode from the author's own remarkable life, and few could fail to be both humbled and inspired by the honesty of this autobiographical approach. 2012.God's fool: the life and times of Francis of Assisi
Par Julien Green. 1985
An account of the life of Francesco Bernardone, the riotous son of a silk merchant who underwent a dramatic transformation,…
and eventually was recognized as a saint in his own lifetime. 1985. Uniform title: Frère François.Francis: a call to conversion
Par Duane W. H Arnold, C. George Fry. 1990
Footprints: the story behind the poem that inspired millions
Par Margaret Fishback Powers. 1993
The true story of an inspirational poem that Powers had written in the 1960's, then lost when her family moved…
across the country to Vancouver in the early 1980's. It resurfaced several years later on plaques, cards, calendars, and posters. 1993.Father Joe: the man who saved my faith
Par Tony Hendra. 2004
At 14 years old, Tony began an affair with a married woman that ended when the jilted husband, a devout…
Roman Catholic, sent Tony to a Benedictine abbey. There, Tony met the remarkably kind and compassionate Father Joe. For the next four decades, Father Joe's guidance never faltered, even as Tony failed in marriage, fought substance abuse, and struggled to find meaning. Bestseller. 2004.Egerton Ryerson (The Canadians)
Par Laura Damania. 1975
Elijah: a man of heroism and humility (Great lives from God's word. #7.)
Par Charles R Swindoll. 2000
Alone, Elijah faced off with over four hundred prophets of the false god Baal... and won. Yet, on another occasion,…
he became so terrified of a woman that he ran for his life. He was Elijah - the man in a whirlwind, the humble hero. c2000.