Many thanks to Pat Strizic for yet another batch of great reviews! We look forward to your comments.
The Quiltmakers Gift, by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken. This beautiful book is about an unhappy king who learns the joy of generosity. It is a wonderful story for young children.
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When You’re Sick or in the Hospital, by Tom McGrath. Being ill is a scary time for anyone and this book is designed to help parents talk about those fears with their children. Topics include pain, being mad, asking questions, being afraid and many more.
Can You Drink The Cup?, by Henri J.M. Nouwen. Nouwen is well known through his work with L’Arche. He shares his experiences living within the community through this lovely little book – it is well worth reading. 248.48 Nou
Water from the Well, by Anne Riophe. The author takes stories of women in the Bible - Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah - and fleshes out the stories with plausible fictional situations. I enjoyed reading about these women and how their lives may have unfolded. 222.11 Roi
The Geometry of Love, by Margaret Visser. This was a fascinating book for me. The author discusses the architecture of one specific church, Sant Agnese fuori le Mura outside of Rome. Why are churches built the way they are and what are the meanings of each feature? I really enjoyed this book. (Why do churches have long centre aisles? Read and find out.) 726.5 Vis
The Heart of a Woman, by Maya Angelou. This is the fourth book in an autobiographical series. I was uncomfortable with it and still can’t decide if I liked it or not. She is fairly open about her life but at the same time it felt “staged” to me. I would love others to read it and post reviews on line. 818.54 Ang
Christianity for the Rest of Us, by Diana Butler Bass. This American author takes a look at what churches are doing to survive and thrive in the USA. Are there churches that aren’t “big box fundamentalist” ones that are successfully reaching out to the community? While this book has numerous American references, it is a very interesting read. It discusses the types of services, outreach, bible study and youth work that are thriving. The book is based on study and interviews with churches throughout the USA. This is a very interesting read. 280.4 Bas
