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The House of My Mother

A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

by Shari Franke ...

**Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the eldest child Shari Franke, the “heart-wrenchingly personal…dizzying” (Rolling Stone) true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, Ruby Franke, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found healing.**Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby ... Read more

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**Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the eldest child Shari Franke, the “heart-wrenchingly personal…dizzying” (Rolling Stone) true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, Ruby Franke, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found healing.**Shari Franke’s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby
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The Confessions of Saint Augustine

by Augustine of Hippo, Mint Editions ...

Translated by Edward Bouverie Pusey ...

In The Confessions of Saint Augustine (c. 400 CE), Saint Augustine reveals in brutally honest details the agonizing process of maturation from a worldly and sinful young man to the great advocate for Christianity and virtue he would become.Saint Augustine of Hippo is now remembered as one of the great Christian philosophers of history, with his many works contributing significantly to concepts ... Read more

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In The Confessions of Saint Augustine (c. 400 CE), Saint Augustine reveals in brutally honest details the agonizing process of maturation from a worldly and sinful young man to the great advocate for Christianity and virtue he would become.Saint Augustine of Hippo is now remembered as one of the great Christian philosophers of history, with his many works contributing significantly to concepts
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Roosevelt Park Rising

A memoir of the renewal of a pastor, a church, and a neighborhood

by Reginald Smith ...

Roosevelt Park Rising is a timely, inspiring, true story of Christian spiritual growth and the courage to redefine success in our deeply divided world. The Rev. Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Smith’s story is an honest and profoundly helpful roadmap for anyone trying to build community amid cultural, racial, and religious conflict. Whether you are a local leader, a community organizer, a pastor, or simply ... Read more

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Roosevelt Park Rising is a timely, inspiring, true story of Christian spiritual growth and the courage to redefine success in our deeply divided world. The Rev. Dr. Reginald “Reggie” Smith’s story is an honest and profoundly helpful roadmap for anyone trying to build community amid cultural, racial, and religious conflict. Whether you are a local leader, a community organizer, a pastor, or simply
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Walking on Eggshells

Discovering Strength and Courage Amid Chaos

by Lyssa Chapman ...

An empowering memoir that can inspire others to break the cycle of abuse and forge happiness out of extreme adversity.The ninth child of bounty hunter Duane Chapman, made famous on the A&E show Dog the Bounty Hunter, Lyssa Chapman has overcome an upbringing that can only be called tragic. In her piercing memoir, she shares the details of her harrowing childhood and her journey to faith, and offers ... Read more

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An empowering memoir that can inspire others to break the cycle of abuse and forge happiness out of extreme adversity.The ninth child of bounty hunter Duane Chapman, made famous on the A&E show Dog the Bounty Hunter, Lyssa Chapman has overcome an upbringing that can only be called tragic. In her piercing memoir, she shares the details of her harrowing childhood and her journey to faith, and offers
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The Shot Caller

A Latino Gangbanger’s Miraculous Escape from a Life of Violence to a New Life in Christ

by Casey Diaz ...

**When you feel like you've made too many missteps to go forward, how do you find the strength to carry on? Join Casey Diaz as he tells the remarkable story of God'**s heart for second chances.The son of El Salvadorian immigrants, Casey Diaz was brought to Los Angeles at the age of two. An abusive, impoverished family life propelled Casey into the Rockwood Street Locos gang at just eleven years ... Read more

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**When you feel like you've made too many missteps to go forward, how do you find the strength to carry on? Join Casey Diaz as he tells the remarkable story of God'**s heart for second chances.The son of El Salvadorian immigrants, Casey Diaz was brought to Los Angeles at the age of two. An abusive, impoverished family life propelled Casey into the Rockwood Street Locos gang at just eleven years
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Good God, Lousy World, and Me

The Improbable Journey of a Human Rights Activist from Unbelief to Faith

by Holly Burkhalter ...

“In this extraordinary memoir of grace, one of the foremost human rights advocates of the last half century shares her brutally and hilariously honest story of finding God on one of the most unlikely, irreverent, and utterly beautiful pilgrimages through life as it actually is.”—Gary A. Haugen, president and CEO, International Justice Mission“It used to be that my own religious philosophy was to ... Read more

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“In this extraordinary memoir of grace, one of the foremost human rights advocates of the last half century shares her brutally and hilariously honest story of finding God on one of the most unlikely, irreverent, and utterly beautiful pilgrimages through life as it actually is.”—Gary A. Haugen, president and CEO, International Justice Mission“It used to be that my own religious philosophy was to
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Tears of the Silenced

An Amish True Crime Memoir of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Brutal Betrayal, and Ultimate Survival

by Misty Griffin ...

A " stunningly written memoir" that takes you on the journey of a child abuse and sexual assault survivor turned activist. Photo Gallery included ( Medium).A #1 Bestseller in Cults & Demonism and Parenting & RelationshipsWhen Misty Griffin was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch and subjected to almost ... Read more

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A " stunningly written memoir" that takes you on the journey of a child abuse and sexual assault survivor turned activist. Photo Gallery included ( Medium).A #1 Bestseller in Cults & Demonism and Parenting & RelationshipsWhen Misty Griffin was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch and subjected to almost
... Read more
Muhammad

Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires

by Juan Cole ...

In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary.Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfully told account, preeminent Middle East expert Juan Cole takes us back to Islam's-and the Prophet ... Read more

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In the midst of the dramatic seventh-century war between two empires, Muhammad was a spiritual seeker in search of community and sanctuary.Many observers stereotype Islam and its scripture as inherently extreme or violent-a narrative that has overshadowed the truth of its roots. In this masterfully told account, preeminent Middle East expert Juan Cole takes us back to Islam's-and the Prophet
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Dinner for Vampires

Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)

by Bethany Joy Lenz ...

An “incredible” (Alex Cooper, Call Her Daddy), “riveting” (People) New York Times bestselling memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free.In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to break through as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her acting career was set ... Read more

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An “incredible” (Alex Cooper, Call Her Daddy), “riveting” (People) New York Times bestselling memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her decade in a cult and her quest to break free.In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to break through as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her acting career was set
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The Essence of Rumi

by John Baldock ...

Get drunk on Love, for Love is all that exists. Unless you make Love your business, you will not be admitted to the Beloved.' (Divan-i Shams-i Tabriz 455:A1:54)The thirteenth-century saint Jalaluddin Rumi has been called the greatest mystical poet of any age, and his work compared to that of Dante and Shakespeare. Over a period of 25 years he composed over 70,000 verses of poetry on the subjects ... Read more

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Get drunk on Love, for Love is all that exists. Unless you make Love your business, you will not be admitted to the Beloved.' (Divan-i Shams-i Tabriz 455:A1:54)The thirteenth-century saint Jalaluddin Rumi has been called the greatest mystical poet of any age, and his work compared to that of Dante and Shakespeare. Over a period of 25 years he composed over 70,000 verses of poetry on the subjects
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Into the Forest

A Holocaust Story of Survival, Triumph, and Love

by Rebecca Frankel ...

A 2021 National Jewish Book Award FinalistOne of Smithsonian Magazine**'s Best History Books of 2021**"An uplifting tale, suffused with a karmic righteousness that is, at times, exhilarating." —Wall Street Journal"A gripping narrative that reads like a page turning thriller novel." —NPRIn the summer of 1942, the Rab... ... Read more

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A 2021 National Jewish Book Award FinalistOne of Smithsonian Magazine**'s Best History Books of 2021**"An uplifting tale, suffused with a karmic righteousness that is, at times, exhilarating." —Wall Street Journal"A gripping narrative that reads like a page turning thriller novel." —NPRIn the summer of 1942, the Rab...
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Secrets of God

Writings of Hildegard of Bingen

by Hildegard of Bingen ...

A unique glimpse into the mind of the 12-century visionary Hildegard of Bingen through her “creative and insightful” writings on medicine, spirituality, and more (Booklist)Visionary, mystic, poet, musician, naturalist, healer, theologian—the Rhineland nun Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was a Renaissance woman long before there was a Renaissance. This is the first book in English to offer a ... Read more

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A unique glimpse into the mind of the 12-century visionary Hildegard of Bingen through her “creative and insightful” writings on medicine, spirituality, and more (Booklist)Visionary, mystic, poet, musician, naturalist, healer, theologian—the Rhineland nun Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was a Renaissance woman long before there was a Renaissance. This is the first book in English to offer a
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This Is What Happens When Women Read

by Julianna Glasse ...

An empowering story of self-actualization by a former Christian pop star whose life was transformed by reading.At the peak of her fame, Julianna Glasse seemed to have everything she wanted: a successful career as a Christian pop singer and author, a high-profile marriage, and a respected place in the evangelical community that had shaped her understanding of herself and the world. But beneath the ... Read more

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An empowering story of self-actualization by a former Christian pop star whose life was transformed by reading.At the peak of her fame, Julianna Glasse seemed to have everything she wanted: a successful career as a Christian pop singer and author, a high-profile marriage, and a respected place in the evangelical community that had shaped her understanding of herself and the world. But beneath the
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Desire of the Everlasting Hills

The World Before and After Jesus

by Thomas Cahill ...

Series series The Hinges of History
**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization comes a compelling historical narrative about Jesus—an obscure rabbi from a backwater of the Roman Empire who became the central figure in Western Civilization."Divertingly instructive...gratifying...[Cahill] makes Jesus a still-living literary presence." —The New York Times**In his subtle and engaging ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization comes a compelling historical narrative about Jesus—an obscure rabbi from a backwater of the Roman Empire who became the central figure in Western Civilization."Divertingly instructive...gratifying...[Cahill] makes Jesus a still-living literary presence." —The New York Times**In his subtle and engaging
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Jesus of Nazareth

From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration

by Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger ...

Series Book 1 - Jesus of Nazareth
“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’” –Benedict XVIIn this bold, momentous work, the Pope––in his first book written as Benedict XVI––seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a ... Read more

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“This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’” –Benedict XVIIn this bold, momentous work, the Pope––in his first book written as Benedict XVI––seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a
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The Sound of Gravel

A Memoir

by Ruth Wariner ...

A New York Times bestseller, The Sound of Gravel is the remarkable true story of one girl's coming-of-age in a polygamist Mormon Doomsday cult.“A haunting, harrowing testament to survival." — People Magazine“An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community.” — New York MagazineRuth Wariner was the thirty-ninth of her father’s forty-two children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where ... Read more

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A New York Times bestseller, The Sound of Gravel is the remarkable true story of one girl's coming-of-age in a polygamist Mormon Doomsday cult.“A haunting, harrowing testament to survival." — People Magazine“An addictive chronicle of a polygamist community.” — New York MagazineRuth Wariner was the thirty-ninth of her father’s forty-two children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where
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The Great Reformer

Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope

by Austen Ivereigh ...

A biography exploring the making of a revolutionary leader who used his position's power to challenge and redirect the world's largest Christian church.A Philadelphia Inquirer Best Book of the Year"Consider this book the cornerstone of any collection on Pope Francis and twenty-first-century Christianity." — Booklist (starred review)... ... Read more

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A biography exploring the making of a revolutionary leader who used his position's power to challenge and redirect the world's largest Christian church.A Philadelphia Inquirer Best Book of the Year"Consider this book the cornerstone of any collection on Pope Francis and twenty-first-century Christianity." — Booklist (starred review)...
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Searching for Sunday

Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church

by Rachel Held Evans ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFind hope and grace when you are feeling cynical about the church and faith.Are you struggling to connect with your church community? Do you find yourself questioning the core beliefs that you once held dear? Searching for Sunday, from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans is a heartfelt ode to the past and a hopeful gaze into the future of what it means to ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFind hope and grace when you are feeling cynical about the church and faith.Are you struggling to connect with your church community? Do you find yourself questioning the core beliefs that you once held dear? Searching for Sunday, from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans is a heartfelt ode to the past and a hopeful gaze into the future of what it means to
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Behind the Veils of Yemen

How an American Woman Risked Her Life, Family, and Faith to Bring Jesus to Muslim Women

by Audra Grace Shelby ...

An Insider's Compelling View of Life in a Muslim CountryWhen Audra Grace Shelby and her husband felt God calling them to minister in the Middle East, she was fearful--how would she raise her children in the heart of conservative Islam?Armed with prayers and a faith that always seemed too small, the family made the move to Yemen, enduring deadly illness, uncertainty, and the unnerving experience of ... Read more

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An Insider's Compelling View of Life in a Muslim CountryWhen Audra Grace Shelby and her husband felt God calling them to minister in the Middle East, she was fearful--how would she raise her children in the heart of conservative Islam?Armed with prayers and a faith that always seemed too small, the family made the move to Yemen, enduring deadly illness, uncertainty, and the unnerving experience of
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Subtle Sound

The Zen Teachings of Maurine Stuart

Edited by Sherry Chayat ...

Maurine Stuart (1922–1990) was one of a select group of students on the leading edge of Buddhism in America: a woman who became a Zen master. In this book, she draws on down-to-earth Zen stories, her friendships with Japanese Zen teachers, and her experiences as a concert pianist to apply the inner meanings of Buddhism to practicing the basic ethics of daily living—nowness, unselfishness, ... Read more

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Maurine Stuart (1922–1990) was one of a select group of students on the leading edge of Buddhism in America: a woman who became a Zen master. In this book, she draws on down-to-earth Zen stories, her friendships with Japanese Zen teachers, and her experiences as a concert pianist to apply the inner meanings of Buddhism to practicing the basic ethics of daily living—nowness, unselfishness,
... Read more
Jesus and John Wayne

How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

by Kristin Kobes Du Mez ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn Independent Press BestsellerThe “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America.**Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn Independent Press BestsellerThe “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America.**Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol
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Pastrix

The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint

by Nadia Bolz-Weber ...

New York Times bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix" (a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith.?"I've given away a dozen copies of Pastrix over the years. I adore Bolz-Weber's spiritual brilliance and tender hu... ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber takes no prisoners as she reclaims the term "pastrix" (a term used by some Christians who refuse to recognize female pastors) in her messy, beautiful, prayer-and-profanity laden narrative about an unconventional life of faith.?"I've given away a dozen copies of Pastrix over the years. I adore Bolz-Weber's spiritual brilliance and tender hu...
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The Life of Dwight L. Moody

by Moody, William R. ...

Dwight L. Moody (February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899) was one of America’s greatest heroes. He rose from the poorest of conditions to become one of the most notable spokesman and religious leaders of the 19th century. Moody was born in Northfield, Massachusetts to a large family. His father was Edwin J. Moody (1800-1841), who died at the age of 41 leaving the family in difficult circumstances. At ... Read more

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Dwight L. Moody (February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899) was one of America’s greatest heroes. He rose from the poorest of conditions to become one of the most notable spokesman and religious leaders of the 19th century. Moody was born in Northfield, Massachusetts to a large family. His father was Edwin J. Moody (1800-1841), who died at the age of 41 leaving the family in difficult circumstances. At
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Greatly Disappointed

a memoir of inherited faith, unraveling certainty, and leaping into mystery

by Will James ...

Greatly Disappointed is a memoir about growing up inside a high-commitment religious tradition and slowly coming to terms with the limits of certainty, authority, and doctrinal control.Raised within Seventh-day Adventism, the author was taught from an early age that truth was not only knowable, but already fully contained within a specific interpretive system of Scripture and prophetic authority. ... Read more

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Greatly Disappointed is a memoir about growing up inside a high-commitment religious tradition and slowly coming to terms with the limits of certainty, authority, and doctrinal control.Raised within Seventh-day Adventism, the author was taught from an early age that truth was not only knowable, but already fully contained within a specific interpretive system of Scripture and prophetic authority.
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