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Best Health & Spirituality

When Bad Things Happen to Good People
When Harold Kushner’s three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: Why, God? Harold Kushner, a Jewish rabbi facing his own child's fatal illness, deftly guides us through the inadequacies of the traditional answers to the problem of evil, then provides a uniquely practical and compassionate answer that has appealed to millions of readers across all religious creeds. Death, illness, and their relationship to faith, God, and healing are the focus of this video version of Rabbi Harold Kushner's bestselling book of the same name.
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"good looking for envelope stuffer for jail ministry."
"Wonderful book and great price!"
"book for class very good read."
"Everyone should read this book!"
"This was a helpful and comforting read."
"My reason to read this book was to read how a Jewish Rabbi interprets Old Testament Hebrew wisdom and how he may also reflect upon the Christian interpretations of same. He answers by commenting, "God makes," [sic] certainly Jewish interpretation as a Christian would interpret as God's calling - this difference we find throughout the book, "doctors and nurses to try to help you feel better.""
"Have bought several copies in the past as gifts a really good answer."
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Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light: The Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta
During her lifelong service to the poorest of the poor, Mother Teresa became an icon of compassion to people of all religions; her extraordinary contributions to the care of the sick, the dying, and thousands of others nobody else was prepared to look after has been recognized and acclaimed throughout the world. She emerges as a classic mystic whose inner life burned with the fire of charity and whose heart was tested and purified by an intense trial of faith, a true dark night of the soul. Mother Teresa was one of the most revered people of the 20th century, so it is no surprise that 10 years after her death people still want to know what impelled this poor, humble Albanian woman to give her life to God so completely.
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"If you are in a place that is making you feel this way, then I recommend this book for you. Mother Theresa on many occasions made it explicitly clear that she did not want these letters to be published. They were entrusted to her spiritual leaders/advisors, and they betrayed this trust. I know from reading this book that because of her humility, and because of her submission to those in authority over her, that she probably would not see it this way. While I am glad it was published after all, I can’t but help feel that her trust was betrayed. Maybe if, and when I get to where Mother Teresa was spiritually, I’ll feel differently."
"That is the way I feel, having and emotional depression, seems not to let us perceive God, but that doesn’t mean He doesn’t Love or hears us."
"This was given as a confirmation gift and my niece really likes it."
"A truly inspiring account of this great woman's encounter with God!"
"Just disappointed no cover on book."
"Mother Teresa of Calcutta was famed for her lovely sweet smile and dogged persistence in her lonvg service to the poorest of the poor and advocacy for all the defenseless."
"For a good portion of her life whilst carrying out this mission she felt estranged from her God."
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Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God
By learning to tune in to and decipher each language, you’ll be able to hear His guidance in simple as well as life-altering choices. God is actively speaking through: Scripture, Desires, Doors, Dreams, People, Promptings, and Pain. God’s whisper can answer your most burning questions, calm your deepest fears, and fulfill your loftiest dreams. Open your heart, but more importantly open your ears and discover afresh the whisper of a God who still longs to speak to His people.”. — Brian Houston, founder and global senior pastor of Hillsong Church. “If you’ve ever longed to hear the voice of God, this book is an essential guide. In Whisper, Mark Batterson cuts through the confusion and shows the way to a deeper and closer relationship with God—one that leaves us guessing less and discerning more.”. — Steven Furtick , pastor of Elevation Church and New York Times best-selling author. Mark Batterson is the New York Times best-selling author of fifteen books, including The Circle Maker , In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day , and Chase the Lion .
Reviews
"After reading as many books as I can on the subject and reserving for times of quiet stillness, I am constantly hearing from Him! I strongly agree with Mark Batterson that God wants to have an intimate relationship with us and everyone who seeks Him with our whole heart will find Him. Therefore its important to read as many book on this subject as possible, and learn as much as possible and to spend as much time as possible with our Lord and Savior. He not only give us very practical teachings to help the readers listen to the still small voice, but he also teaches and instructs the readers about other ways that God communicates with us, including through open and closed doors, through Scripture, through people, through promptings, dreams, even through pain, just to name few. I highly recommend this book for anyone who desires strongly to hear the voice of God, who want to seek Him with all his/her heart, and wants to have a more intimate relationship with Him! I found it so helpful to watch the videos and read this book at the same time."
"This book was right on time for me and I’m certain I’ll read it again."
"As outstanding a book as I've read in a long time."
"I enjoy Mark’s writing."
"I am a huge fan of Pastor Batterson’s books."
"Batterson's books are worth reading, even for those who may not be Christians."
"So true God speaks to us so softly so we can lean in to hear what He has to say!"
"Still readying."
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Best Beauty, Grooming, & Style

Curly Girl - Enhanced Ebook Edition: The Handbook
Created by curly hair evangelist Lorraine Massey—the go-to curl expert featured in Allure , InStyle , Lucky , Seventeen , and The New York Times ; and founder of several curly salons and curly products in New York City— Curly Girl is the surprising bible for the 65 percent of women with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and find your inner curl. Celebrate the beauty of curls in a buoyant how-to, manifesto, and curly girl support group all in one.
Reviews
"There is more information than just that in the book, including recipes for home-made hair products and specifics for how to cut and colour curly hair, but that is the skeleton of her approach. Although the hair-cutting information is meant for stylists, when my hair was very long I used it to cut my own hair and gave myself the best haircut I've ever had. Most importantly, she has expanded her system of curl types from three (essentially waves, loose curls and tight curls) to seven different categories (S'wavy, Wavy, Cherub, Botticelli, Corkicelli, Corkscrew, and Fractal or Zizag) and has completely reworked the "African American hair" chapter from the first book (which revealed she had very little experience with black women's hair) to something much more satisfying. Although there is something for everyone, people with different hair types might be frustrated to not be more represented in the book. Similarly, folks who are not new to caring for curly hair might be frustrated that there isn't more information here - while this is great for beginners, there are lots of different techniques and perspectives which can be found on the Naturally Curly website, for example about dew points, hair porosity, hair care ingredients, and styling techniques like "plopping.""
"I can see how a lot of these tips work for other people, especially very curly hair. Navigating the curly hair products has been a lot easier after reading this book, and I think its a good resource for anyone who wants better curls."
"I bought this book on the recommendation of other stylists to learn to better care for the hair of my biracial clients."
"Some of the stories I really related to as I experienced situations similar during my own bad hair days."
"I have very curly hair and I never knew how to treat it."
"After reading the book, I found out that I've been using the wrong type of shampoo/conditioner/styling products. I even used her tips on cutting your own hair and I was surprised at how easy it was."
"Yes love, love,... its my go to book."
"My mom and dad had straight hair, so I really didn't have anyone growing up that had curly hair to help me take care of it. This book has helped me so much to understand why my hair does what it does and what my hair needs."
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Best Inspirational Prayer

Power Through Constructive Thinking (Plus)
Fresh with contemporary relevance, this classic of positive thinking from one of the world's greatest motivational writers offers stirring insights on self-transformation. Emmet Fox has been a major spiritual inspiration in my life and a significant intellectual force behind all my work.
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"If you are prepared for it spiritually, it will change your life by. giving you profound understanding and many practical tools to achieve all the good your desire."
"Guaranteed to make your thinking and your life better."
"It has been instrumental in opening my heart and has taught me that I can "demonstrate" anything I want in my life."
"Emmet Fox was the first one I found who offered an interpretation that resonated with my own inner feeling of what must be true."
"One of the best spiritual growth books ever written."
"Dr. Fox brought to life the words and phrases of Biblical events that defy pre-conceived concepts of western and eastern beliefs and teachings and join them in a simple to understand and to accept in ones own life. I having been a member of a 12 step organization can see among the words of these fellowships the impact Dr. Fox had on the co-founders' creation of the successful programs that have given life to so many over the years, and long after the death of Dr. Fox and the co founders of AA."
"This is a lesson that I needed to work on and it helped."
"Emmet is a national treasure."
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Best Orthodox Judaism

All Who Go Do Not Return: A Memoir
Named one of "forty-three books to read before you die" by the Independent (UK). 2015 National Jewish Book Award Winner. 2016 Winner of the GLCA New Writers Award in Nonfiction. One of Star Magazine's "Fab 5 Can't-Miss Entertainment Picks". A moving and revealing exploration of Hasidic life, and one man's struggles with faith, family, and community. “With this book Deen has laid to rest the idea that a Hasid from New Square could never become a great writer in English, or an articulate chronicler of his own experiences.” ― The New Republic. “In this moving book, Deen lays bare his difficult, muddled wrestling with his faith, the challenges it posed to everything he thought he knew about himself, and the hard-won redemption he eventually found.” ― Library Journal. “I understand that even if I did visit New Square I would have no greater access to Hasidic life than my occasional walk through Williamsburg, where I can see but can't penetrate its appeal, or its secrets. It is the book's ticket to mass appeal as well as the seat of his disquiet in its writing.Though he writes because he has a story to tell, Deen's work, especially in his memoir, is clearly crafted to benefit others dealing with a wavering faith.” ― Tablet Magazine. All Who Go Do Not Return gives us not only an insider's glimpse into a shrouded world few outsiders get to see, but also a movingly told narrative of one man's struggle toward intellectual integrity. The setting may be the world of Hasidic Judaism, but the drama and the insights are universal.” ―Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction. “ All Who Go Do Not Return is a deeply honest and moving story about a man's decision to do something both so simple and so radical - to live in accordance with his own beliefs.
Reviews
"[SPOILER ALERT: I found it difficult to write this review without discussing some of the major aspects and events of the book. Moreover, it has intrinsic interest because it opens the door to the inner sanctum of the insular, Skverer Chassidic community located in New Square, New York. (For those who are not in the know, this moniker cuts a large swath, describing anyone from the most liberal Jewish Orthodoxy--just to the right of Conservative--to a graduate of Yeshiva University's rabbinical school. For most of us that live in the United States, we tend to think of communities like New Square as quaint, anachronistic, recreations of the Eastern European shtetl. Hasidim who live in places like New Square, the Amish, the Hutterites, and other similar types of communities have their joys but also have their strife. As we see with Deen's account, however, there is little wiggle room and those who do not fit in are destined suffer a life of repression or need to leave. In desperation, he resorts to moonlighting as an elementary school teacher and a tutor, jobs where it is expected to falsify documents so that he will get a paycheck cut by the government. He buys a car for a job and finds himself enjoying the forbidden radio and driving outside of New Square, exploring a vast new world. He has had glimpses of the outside world, but has lived within the Hasidic community and is unacquainted with modern American social conventions and culture. Deen's wife, Gitty, makes a valiant attempt to stay loyal to her husband but she is too moored in the Skverer community to embrace a larger world. The account of his wedding night, where as a student he was learned in the Jewish laws of intimacy but completely ignorant of the actual physics of the act, is a perfect example of this. Nevertheless, even though Deen takes great pains to describe his experience in a distanced, journalistic way, he is unable to completely do so. This is, perhaps, the greatest strength of the book and the thing that makes it stand out from the crowd in what appears to be a new genre of non-fiction describing an authors 'escape' from ultra-orthodoxy. Some have questioned the truth of some of the claims in Feldman's book and Vincent actually came from a far less insular brand of Orthodoxy than Deen. Those who have a drum to beat on these issues will use the book as a way to reinforce their negative stereotypes of Hasidism and by extension Orthodox Judaism. For example, he is repeatedly dismissive of what he considers the triviality of Talmud study--for example having in depth knowledge of just exactly how to write a legally binding contract in 5th century Babylonia. Another interpretation, closely aligned to this, would be an admonishment against using one of the secret names of God to elevate one's soul to a higher level than one is able to tolerate. It makes sense that a more modern interpretation might be used as leverage to deter people from secular culture or philosophy, but that seems far flung from the original meaning of the story. Of course, given that Deen felt forced to adhere to Jewish law and tradition, he did lead a perfunctory existence that lacked any real soul. He mentions the portrayals of Hasidim by Martin Buber, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Elie Wiesel and 'wincing' at how these authors 'romanticized' Hassidic life. It is ironic that such a problem exists within Hasidus today: that specific branch of Judaism was started in the late 1700s by Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezer (known as the Baal Shem Tov or 'Good Master of the Name') specifically as a spiritualist backlash against the rationalist brand of Judaism practiced in Eastern Europe at the time. There are those in the Orthodox Jewish community who will want to censure Deen and will decry his book, but I think that this would be a grave mistake."
"I gave up on religion after starting to read the Bible , which to me is really a history of a people (whatever name one wants to attach to them) - so I could relate to the writer and his turmoil, in that he dared to think differently. The loss of his family was painful, the loss of his children and having to 'give up' the way of life that included his relationship with his children, one would think he was a child molester.....all because he could not accept what his religion was teaching - he dared to question!"
"He weaves his tale, wrought with the difficulties of finding your true self, then the ugliness of the reality when the true you no longer fits. The entire core of this work is an honest look at his internal and external struggles, as well as the heartbreaking consequences he faced for being free and choosing his own path. Leaving all you have ever known is a brave act, to be sure, but he doesn't gloss over the pain, loneliness, doubts, costs, worries, or staggering weight these life-changing decisions bring with them."
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Best Jewish Religious Movements

My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging
In My Grandfather's Blessings , Rachel Naomi Remen , a cancer physician and master storyteller, uses her luminous stories to remind us of the power of our kindness and the joy of being alive. When doctor and author Rachel Naomi Remen ( Kitchen Table Wisdom ) was young, she was caught between two different views of life: that of her rabbi grandfather and that of her highly academic, research-oriented parents, who believed religion was the opiate of the masses. Through a series of unpretentious, affecting vignettes, the author of the bestseller Kitchen Table Wisdom encourages readers to recognize and celebrate the unexpected blessings in their own lives. Many of her recollections are linked to her experiences as a medical student and a physician working with cancer patients, but the most memorable ones relate to Remen's deep engagement with her grandfather, who died when she was seven.
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"I was very moved by many of the stories as I, like most people, have also been touched by terminal illness and loss in my life."
"The introduction to this book should be required reading for anyone serving in the nonprofit world or the helping professions."
"The condition of the book was excellent & service was wonderful."
"I really love this book."
"It's one I don't want to pass on, because I know I will read it again and again and even mark special pages that will help in challenging times."
"So if you want goosebumps as well as a soul-full book, this is a must read!"
"I am glad I bought the book to read all these stories."
"I read this book a few months ago and enjoyed it."
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Best Miracles & Spirituality

Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The extraordinary saga of Mother Angelica--who passed away on Easter, 2016--founder of the multimillion-dollar Eternal Word Television Network and “the most influential Catholic woman in America” according to Time magazine. In 1981, the year after Ted Turner founded CNN, a simple nun, using merely her entrepreneurial instincts and $200, launched what would become the world’ s largest religious media empire in the garage of a Birmingham, Alabama, monastery. Under her guidance, the Eternal Word Television Network grew at a staggering pace, both in viewership and in influence, to where it now reaches over a hundred million viewers in hundreds of countries around the globe. In a comprehensive and engaging biography, Arroyo chronicles the life and faith of Mother Angelica, the nun who almost singlehandedly created a religious media empire through her Catholic cable network, EWTN. The strength of Arroyo's biography is what he calls his "unfettered access" to records, associates and the nun herself; as an anchor and news director for EWTN, he's known her for years. Read this book and believe.” —Nicholas Sparks, New York Times bestselling author “In this dramatic page-turner, Raymond Arroyo has captured the life and lessons of Mother Angelica, a woman who may well be the patron saint of CEOs. The drama of Mother Angelica’s life is a powerful reminder that the extraordinary lies just beyond the ordinary—if we have eyes to see and ears to hear.” —George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II.
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"For some reason, not quite known to me, something about him, arrogance, hubris something about him just annoys the heck out of me and I can't stand to watch him and I don't - except his interview with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. is what enabled him and only him to write this masterpiece of a biography about Mother Angelica. I stopped reading only long enough to get to Church for Saturday vigil Mass and finished it at 4am on Sunday morning. I have not stopped thinking about Mother and God and Jesus since and heaven and common sense since the book has so much to say and teach."
"Her courage in standing for righteousness and truth, her foresight in the leading of the Liberal agenda and the destruction of America if it continued to follow the Libreral lifestyles."
"What a Great Lady Mother Angelica. is. May God grant her. eternal peace and know how much she is loved."
"Far from untouchable and unrelatedable Mother Angelica struck at the heart of America with her bravery."
"Her courage to stand with the Holy Father and NOT give in to the strong liberal forces which seek to destroy the Church founded by St. Peter is to be greatly admired. Predictably, there are those who have read the book who prefer a "cafeteria-style Catholicism" - where they can pick and choose which parts of Catholic Church teaching to follow and/or believe - and these would never relate to this "Bride of Christ" who stood firm against those who were not in agreement with Rome."
"If you need encouragement, a boost to your faith and the courage to do what the Lord is asking you then read this book and you will be renewed in your faith."
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Best Death, Grief & Spirituality

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
A special 20th anniversary edition of the beloved international bestseller that changed millions of lives Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. An accidental viewing of an interview with Morrie on Nightline led Albom to become reunited with his old teacher, friend, and "coach" at a time when Albom, a successful sportswriter, was struggling to define dissatisfactions with his own life and career. Another reader might have interpreted the professor's aphorisms as droll humor or wrung a wrong note at an inappropriate moment, making the story a maudlin tearjerker; instead it is read for what it is, a tribute to a remarkable teacher.
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"Morrie says, "If you hold back on the emotions - if you don't allow yourself to go through them - you can never get to being detached, you're too busy being afraid. Another quote that I find illuminating... "In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive right?... This line in the book had me stop and think about everything I have in my life rather than anything I am "missing" in life. If you ever find yourself questioning what is important in life or how you should divide your time among the many active aspects of your life, read this book!"
"Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Mitch Albom, is a wonderful book about the meaning of life and life’s most important lessons. Morrie tells various stories and outlooks on life which leave the reader looking for more advice and insight; for example, one of my favorite quotes from the book reads “Death ends a life, not a relationship”."
"This is the book everyone recommends when someone in your family is diagnosed with ALS."
"This book has easy narrative flow even though it switches back and forth in time period."
"So to get him to read a book it must be great."
"This book needs a Million Stars, Morrie needs a Million Stars so does Mitch Albom for putting it all to words and sharing a real Earth Angel with all of us, as well as the Earth Angel he became on his journey with Morrie."
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Best Conduct of Life & Spirituality

As a Man Thinketh: Classic Wisdom for Proper Thought, Strong Character, & Right Actions
Each of the aphorisms and quotes in this book reveals simple yet revelatory techniques that will empower you to strengthen your character, harness constructive thoughts, and create the life you've always wanted. ``This little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written upon subject of the power of thought.
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"I am well educated by modern western standards - I have a masters degree in electrical engineering, and a masters degree in business (MBA)...I am middle-aged so I have had plenty of time to witness life on earth...I was also in the US Navy at an early age...I hope this gives you a context for my review........I have to honestly say, without any reservation, from the bottom of my heart - that this is the single MOST IMPORTANT book - rather EDUCATION - of my entire life...Nothing else comes close....If you are seeking true happiness, inner peace, would like to really internalize "why you are here", this is the best work around....If you want to learn how to deal with your resentment, prejudices, and maybe most-importantly, ego - this book will do it for you."
"The first time I was able to put the knowledge I learned from this book into practice was a emotionally explosive moment as I realized that I finally was able to control my thoughts and take a hold of my mind."
"The most shocking thing you'll notice if you open A Course In Miracles is the deceivingly pretentious introduction that never fails to spark intrigue. It takes browsing a few pages to realize that actually, it is required, because it is the only spiritual message there is. It is the same message we hear from anyone that has ever grown into spiritual high levels and tried to tell us how to join them. BUT, to my surprise, and unlike the stories I heard in both, catholic-elementary AND catholic-high-school (such was my luck) --- this book interprets things correctly. You do the right thing, but you do not take revenge because the results of the actions of s/he, whom you perceive as your perpetrator, are NOT up to you, but up to a higher power. Here they are: 1.- INFINITE PATIENCE DELIVERS IMMEDIATE RESULTS. The first time I read this one I laughed. I needed to open a new bank account, and I knew these things take forever. When the bank representative asked for the usual documents and apologized for the computer being slow, I took it as a sign. Stepping into the present with an open heart (as you would if you really wanted it to work), gives you an advantage... You are operating from infinity. 2.- A MIRACLE IS A SHIFT IN PERCEPTION. The power of an alchemist lies not in turning dust into gold. That is just a metaphor to show the strength of the mind that lies behind such a miracle. A real miracle is one that happens when in spite of desperation, hurt, defeat, bankruptcy, we still shift our perception from lack, to abundance. We have our feet on the ground, we know where we are, but we also trust the infinite force that is keeping us alive right now, and we know we are abundant, in this moment, because we are here. The stuff of alchemists... 3.- I DON'T PERCEIVE MY OWN BEST INTERESTS. This one blew my mind right of its skull. There is a story of that enlightened monk who, one night, gets a visit from the parents of the teen-age girl that lives next door. A year later the parents come back and apologize, they tell him their daughter confessed that the child was fathered by the butcher. Check out the next two lines... "The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance.""
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Best Dating, Relationships & Spirituality

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This Jesus Calling book is for anyone who needs that special reminder of God’s peace and grace in any situation that pops up or tries to linger in our lives."
"The only thing I hadn't noticed before I purchased it was that the scripture references aren't written out."
"Hi, I have purchased 5 copies for friends who love to read positive scriptures from the bible written in a personal way!"
"The words received by the author after she would pray and then wait and listen for the Lord's words."
"If you are looking for the perfect devotional this one is it."
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Best Men's Inspirational Spirituality

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
A special 20th anniversary edition of the beloved international bestseller that changed millions of lives Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. An accidental viewing of an interview with Morrie on Nightline led Albom to become reunited with his old teacher, friend, and "coach" at a time when Albom, a successful sportswriter, was struggling to define dissatisfactions with his own life and career. Another reader might have interpreted the professor's aphorisms as droll humor or wrung a wrong note at an inappropriate moment, making the story a maudlin tearjerker; instead it is read for what it is, a tribute to a remarkable teacher.
Reviews
"Most of all, (being a retired teacher), I reflect on the Morrie in my life, as well as hope that I am Morrie to at least one of my former students."
"Read it again."
"Sometimes you have to stop and take time to look at the big picture."
""Tuesdays with Morrie" was an excellent, easy 199 pages to read, words that make you think about what's of value in your daily life and what's not."
"A book that'll make you pause and zoom out to take a good look at where you are in life."
"I love this book!"
"Morrie and the philosophy that carried him through life no death are so different and so worth reading and thinking about and living with."
"(As one also dying of a malignant brain tumor at 50 (started at 45)) , since being diagnosed 4.5 years ago, and 4 brain operations, perhaps I connected with Morrie more than others might."
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Best Family & Inspirational Spirituality

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"So far so good, some of the days aren't that great, but with 365 days it's hard to be perfect 100% of the time."
"A blessing that was gifted to me and now I have sent several of these daily devotions to grateful recipients!"
"I purchased this little book a year ago."
"I pray that all who read this devotional will be greatly blessed and will find a more personal relationship with the Lord."
"I love this little book and look forward to using it everyday. for my Bible study."
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Best Women's Inspirational Spirituality

Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful
When Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls through the miracle of adoption, she determined to weave her life together with the people she desired to serve. But joy often gave way to sorrow as she invested her heart fully in walking alongside people in the grip of poverty, addiction, desperation, and disease. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.” —Jefferson Bethke , author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.” —Angie Smith , speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.”. —Jefferson Bethke, author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. “Every page of this book is a piece of Katie’s heart. It’s another thing to wrestle with Him in the trenches and come out assured on the other side.”. —Korie Robertson, New York Times best-selling author and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.”. —Angie Smith, speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless.
Reviews
"At first I didn't think I would like this book as much as I did the first one, "Kisses from Katie," but towards the end I loved it just as much. The sadness came when people had to suffer and God did not heal them here on earth."
"No matter what phase of life you are in - hurting, healing, grieving, mending, brokenness, pain - I can promise that God will reach out, hold you, and shape you as you read Daring to Hope."
"Sometimes people cannot find meaning in their struggle and they lose hope. She gives you the raw truth of her pain and disappointments, but she does not leave you there. She seeks and finds His purpose, His lesson, His love, and His redemption."
"Majors dares you to hope even in the hard and challenges you to look for God in your darkness."
"Where is God when "bad" things are happening all around you?"
"Amazing true story of serving God by serving others; both in the massive, and in the mundane."
"I was motivated by the focus on serving others even in the seemingly mundane daily tasks or the bigger challenges Katie chose to tackle head-on supported by her faith."
"I would love to know more about her situation, life in Africa, but i know enough to marvel at her life!"
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Best Spiritual Biography

Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgery–and authenticated that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital while he was being operated on. Retold by his father, but using Colton’s uniquely simple words, Heaven Is for Real offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, “Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses.”. To see a brand new note from Colton regarding the truth behind other "Heaven" stories, go to heavenlive.org/colton.
Reviews
"It's a great story, and offers such encouragement to Christians and non-Christians alike. It offers explanations of the knotty questions most thoughtful people wrestle with: Why do bad things happen to good people? I found it refreshing that the narrator, a Christian preacher and pastor, had these same questions."
"While the underlying story of Colton Burpo's brush with death; his parents' renewed faith in God's eternal plan; and a perspective of Heaven, death/dying, eternal life, Christ from the eyes of a child is truly inspiring - it is difficult not to take this story with a heavy dose of skepticism."
"Many of my friends and family have read this book and I had always meant to read it."
"When I finished reading it I weeped in love for Abba Father, our Lord Jesus and the Precious Holy Spirit. I feel as if The Burpos are my family and I am truly honored and glad they were so couragous in sharing this wonderful devine experience with the world. My heart is being lead to purchase more of these books and give this to my grandson and granddaughter and other children that God sends cross my path."
"I know heaven is real."
"This book may not be the best for you."
"Years later in my twenties I saw photo of grandma and told Mom and Dad it was grandma not the lady that lived next door. I cried and told them grandma has been watching over me."
"It starts off with his Father who is a Pastor telling us all about his troubles and woe's, never having enough money and so many other things I lost count."
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Best Inspirational Spiritual Fiction

Two From Galilee: The Story Of Mary And Joseph
The extraordinary bestselling classic that tells the greatest love story of all— the story of Mary and Joseph—as it has never been told before. Here from Marjorie Holines, one of the most beloved authors of our day, is the extraordinary bestselling novel that tells the story of Mary and Joseph as it has never been told before--the greatest love story of all.
Reviews
"The story of Mary and Joseph, their life together from the time of their engagement to the time of the flight into Egypt."
"As many times I read the same story by different authors I never get tired of the thought-provoking presentation by another causing me to reflect anew about the story."
"I don't worship her, she called Jesus her Savior- but appreciate her !!"
"Unfortunately, the Bible doesn’t give us much information about the lives of Mary and Joseph prior to Jesus’ birth."
"The best part was how the book brought it to a personal level...things I had never thought of before...what I liked least was there were times it was a little too personal..TMI."
"A really nice telling of a familiar story."
"It is an amazing, imagined tale of Mary and her betrothed Joseph - how they cope in sorrow and joy with the incredible gift of God, his own son, Jesus."
"This is a very good retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of the Christ child."
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Best Inspirational Personal Testimonies

Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This Jesus Calling book is for anyone who needs that special reminder of God’s peace and grace in any situation that pops up or tries to linger in our lives."
"The only thing I hadn't noticed before I purchased it was that the scripture references aren't written out."
"Hi, I have purchased 5 copies for friends who love to read positive scriptures from the bible written in a personal way!"
"The words received by the author after she would pray and then wait and listen for the Lord's words."
"If you are looking for the perfect devotional this one is it."
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