November Reviews

Today at coffee hour please drop by the library’s book display - Pat will be there with lots of good selections and advice. If you can’t get to coffee hour, please stop into the library for a peek on your own. We have lots of new books and DVD’s to choose from.

Have you looked at the Library page on the Church Web site? There you will find links to interviews, lectures and discussions from other media sources. You can also search our catalogue for books and authors.

My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Picoult. This is the story of a family coping with the severe illness of one child and how they have chosen to handle it. At times it is touching, at time frustrating. It is easy to read, suitable for older teens and certainly will open a discussion of ethics surrounding health care. There are other novels in the Fiction section by the same author. Fic Pic

Lily’s Crossing, by Patricia Reilly Giff. I loved this book. It is the story of Lily, whose mother has died and whose father has gone to the Second World War. Her life, friendships, worries, family and experiences are well written and easy to read. This is definitely a good book for 10 and up. YP Fic Gif

Where Do People Go When They Die? by Mindy Avra Portnoy, ill. Shelly O. Haas. This story has a young child asking others what it means to die and getting many different answers. This book for young children is aimed at opening discussions about death. At the back of the book are discussion questions. This is a lovely book with beautiful illustrations. J 306.9 Por

Drawn into the Mystery of Jesus through the Gospel of John, by Jean Vanier. This is a hefty book while at the same time a simple book. Vanier takes John, chapter by chapter, and discusses meaning and how it relates to him and his daily life. He uses many examples from his life in L’Arche. He is a very interesting person and has a lot to say worth listening too. 226.5 Van

The 3 Colors of Your Spirituality, by Christian A. Schwarz. This book looks at the styles of worship in which we all engage. Included is a Spiritual Style Test which then shows you the styles you follow yourself and how to continue to grow within that style or add other styles to your practice. Take this book home and discover if you are green, red or blue. 248.4 Sch