Spirituality and Religion
January 2022

Recent Releases
The Jesus I Know: Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions About Him
by Kathie Lee Gifford

What it is: A heartwarming and engaging collection of conversations about Jesus between television personality Kathie Lee Gifford and celebrities from a diverse group of religious traditions. 

Featuring: Kris Jenner, Jimmie Allen, Megyn Kelly, and Kristen Chenowith, and many more.
 
Muhammad, the World-Changer: An Intimate Portrait
by Mohamad Jebara

What it is:  An accessible and inspiring biography of the Prophet Muhammad, with a focus on the more personal aspects of his life story. 
 
Read it for: The discussion of Muhammad's story in a wider historical context and as possible inspiration for readers to go on their own journeys to change the world.  

Also available in eBook on CloudLibrary
Sex Cult Nun: Breaking Away from the Children of God, a Wild, Radical Religious Cult
by Faith Jones

What it is: A candid and thought-provoking memoir about author Faith Jones's childhood in and escape from the Children of God (now called The Family International).

Is it for you? Accounts of life within the Children of God regularly involve physical and/or sexual abuse, something potential readers may want to know in advance.

Also available in eBook on CloudLibrary
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet
by Thich Nhat Hanh

What it's about: Ways to practice mindfulness and find moments of peace amidst the struggle to mitigate the fallout of climate change and the social upheaval that follows in its wake.

About the author: One of the world's most revered spiritual leaders, Thich Naht Hanh is a Vietnamese monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village school of Engaged Buddhism.
 
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