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Oscar Charleston: the life and legend of baseball's greatest forgotten player
Par Jeremy Beer. 2019
Biography of the man considered by many to be the best player in the history of the Negro Baseball League.…
Chronicles his long career, from 1915 to 1954, including his time as a player, a manager, and a scout for Major League Baseball. Some strong language. 2019Peace from broken pieces: how to get through what you're going through
Par Iyanla Vanzant. 2010
A frequent guest on Oprah and host of the Iyanla show discusses the challenges she faced as her popularity and…
celebrity exploded, her daughter struggled with illness and died, and her marriage dissolved. Shares faith-based stories to illuminate lessons learned. 2010Anxious for nothing: finding calm in a chaotic world
Par Max Lucado. 2017
Minister and author of You'll Get Through This (DB 77761) presents faith-based methods for dealing with anxiety. Sections discuss celebrating…
God's goodness, asking God for help, leaving your concerns with Him, and meditating on good things. Bestseller. 2017I'm fascinated by sacrifice flies: inside the game we all love
Par Tim Kurkjian. 2016
ESPN baseball commentator discusses some of his favorite aspects of the national pastime. He shares quirky statistics, player superstitions, what…
it's like to be hit by a pitch, and various anecdotes from his years following the sport. Some strong language. 2016Finding magic: a spiritual memoir
Par Sally Quinn. 2017
Journalist and widow of legendary newspaper editor Ben Bradlee reflects on her life as a spiritual quest. Describes her early…
years in Georgia, moving around the world with her Army officer father's career, exploring different spiritual practices, personal relationships, and more. Some strong language. 2017Papi: my story
Par David Ortiz, Michael Holley. 2017
Memoir of Boston Red Sox power hitter. Covers his youth in the Dominican Republic, his early years in the MLB,…
and his success with the Red Sox. Also discusses his role as a spokesperson for "Boston Strong" after the 2013 marathon bombing. Some strong language. Bestseller. 201742 faith: the rest of the Jackie Robinson story
Par Ed Henry. 2017
Journalist delves into the faith of Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), the player who broke baseball's racial barrier. Uses sermons, interviews, and…
an unpublished manuscript by Robinson to explore the importance of the Christian faith to Robinson during his playing career and after it. Also covers the faith of Dodgers manager Branch Rickey. 2017The arm: inside the billion-dollar mystery of the most valuable commodity in sports
Par Jeff Passan. 2016
A baseball journalist looks at the epidemic of injuries that baseball pitchers experience with their throwing arms. Examines the importance…
to major league baseball teams of keeping their most expensive players healthy, and follows two professional pitchers trying to return to the game after surgery. Some strong language. 2016A None's story: searching for meaning inside Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, & Islam
Par Corinna Nicolaou. 2016
Nicolaou, who was raised without a religious tradition, discusses her experiences exploring Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in the Pacific…
Northwest, California, Texas, and Washington, D. C. Discusses the people she meets, what she learns about various sects, and what it means for her to continue to identify as a "none."2016The streak: Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr., and baseball's most historic record
Par John Eisenberg. 2017
A sportswriter looks at one of the iconic streaks in baseball, that of the largest number of consecutive games played--a…
record once held by Lou Gehrig and subsequently surpassed by Cal Ripken. Looks at why this record matters, and other significant baseball streaks. Some strong language. 2017A luminous brotherhood: Afro-Creole spiritualism in nineteenth-century New Orleans
Par Emily Suzanne Clark. 2016
Religious studies professor examines a Spiritualist group in New Orleans called the Cercle Harmonique, comprised primarily of African-descended men. Discusses…
the group's formation, intersection with race and religion in New Orleans, and its role in the greater movement of American Spiritualism. 2016Spirituality: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Philip Sheldrake. 2012
Scholar and writer looks at the historical foundations of spirituality in the major world religions. Explores the concept of spiritual…
experience and considers its meaning, transformative power, and the impact it has on society. Contrasts spirituality and religion and considers spirituality in philosophy, anthropology, and psychology. 2012Seeing home: the Ed Lucas story : a blind broadcaster's story of overcoming life's greatest obstacles
Par Ed Lucas, Christopher Lucas. 2015
A blind baseball broadcaster tells his personal and professional story. Lucas lost his sight in an accident in 1951 at…
age twelve. His love of baseball led him to a career broadcasting games and interviewing players. His love of his children led him to fight for custody after his wife left. 2015House of nails: a memoir of life on the edge
Par Lenny Dykstra. 2016
Baseball player reflects on his spectacular rise and fall. A star baseball player in the 1980s and 1990s, he moved…
to the business world and enjoyed a lavish livestyle after retirement from the game. It all fell apart, however, upon his conviction and imprisonment for fraud. Strong language. 2016Ty Cobb: a terrible beauty
Par Charles Leerhsen. 2016
Detroit Tigers outfielder Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (1886-1961) is considered one of the greatest hitters in baseball, but he is…
just as well-known for his temper and bad behavior. This biography leverages primary documents and first-hand accounts to reevaluate Cobb. Some strong language. 2015Journalist and editor Devin Gordon takes a humorous, clear-headed look at the New York Mets to see how one team…
above all others has perfected the art of losing, yet remains beloved by millions. He tells the story of the franchise's history through the prism of the Mets' singular gift. Featuring exclusive interviews with beloved Mets, including Mike Piazza, Ron Darling, and Mackey Sasser, longtime Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen, and long-suffering Mets fans like Jimmy Kimmel, Gordon offers fresh insight into winning, losing, and what it means to be a sports fanCalled to question: a spiritual memoir
Par Sister Joan Chittister. 2009
Memoir of Catholic nun, reflecting on her spiritual growth. Topics covered include the differences and convergences between spirituality and religion,…
the call to religious life, experiencing life outside of inward-facing existence, living the Gospels, feminism and spirituality, the divine in nature, and finding meaning in everyday life. 2004The problem of pain
Par C. S. Lewis. 2001
Author of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (DB 50083) meditates on the meaning and religious significance of suffering, attempting to…
reconcile it with the belief in a just and loving God. Reflects on his own journey to Christianity from atheism, God's omnipotence and goodness, human wickedness, and more. 1940Sacred fire: a vision for a deeper human and Christian maturity
Par Ronald Rolheiser. 2014
Author of The Holy Longing (DB 53347) expands on the concepts presented in that book and addresses such questions as…
how to live less self-centered, more mature lives; how to understand and achieve "deep maturity"; the meaning of adult, Christian discipleship; and more. 2014Chop wood, carry water: a guide to finding spiritual fulfillment in everyday life
Par Rick Fields. 1984
The editors of New Age Journal talk about everyday tasks and chores and how they can be a path to…
spirituality. With teachings from a variety of religions, this is a guide to improving all aspects of life, including relationships, work, money, and health. 1984