Category Archives: Books

Recommending you read this book

Posted on July 12, 2020 by

Liberating Tradition: Women’s Identity and Vocation in Christian Perspective by Kristina LaCelle-Peterson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an incredibly thorough and well documented book that should be required reading for anyone interested in the role of the … Continue reading →

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Are you an antiracist?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent! A must read for anyone who’s serious about understanding America’s original sin. The author pulls no punches … Continue reading →

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By their wounds we are healed

Posted on June 8, 2020 by

The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone My rating: 5 of 5 stars Absolutely incredible book about the crime of racism in America. The book is scholarly and full of references. This is one of the most … Continue reading →

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The making of man

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah My rating: 5 of 5 stars An incredible book about an exceptional young man who overcame tremendous adversity to become a comedian without peer. This is a powerful … Continue reading →

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Someone who loves you forever

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

Touched by the Sun: My Friendship with Jackie by Carly Simon My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a great memoir and one that was an easy read especially in the dark days of this pandemic and our nation … Continue reading →

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Never underestimate Nancy Pelosi

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Pelosi by Molly Ball My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting book and one I’m glad I read. It gave me insights about Nancy Pelosi that I would never have known. She’s an incredible person. You have to admire her … Continue reading →

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The Life of Jesus Reimagined

Posted on May 7, 2020 by

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd My rating: 5 of 5 stars A remarkable book of historical fiction. I always enjoy Sue Monk Kidd’s work and this was true to form another great read. This will drive some … Continue reading →

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Hope for today

Posted on April 15, 2020 by

I just finished reading Ilia Delio’s book which I reviewed previously and there are a treasure trove of ideas and quotes in the book but one that stood out for me is the following. “On the whole, I find that … Continue reading →

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Ilia Delio’s powerful vision of creation for the 21st century

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

Birth of a Dancing Star: My Journey from Cradle Catholic to Cyborg Christian by Ilia Delio My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve read a number of Ilia Delio’s books and this is great. It’s more from the heart than … Continue reading →

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Bearing hard things well

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

Reading Joan Chittister the last few days has been a tonic for my weary soul. She never disappoints and this book is exactly what I needed to read now. I’ve been feeling sorry for myself and I never wear it … Continue reading →

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