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New Seeds of Contemplation (New Directions Paperbook)
Thomas Merton
New Directions, 2007
"To hope is to risk frustration. So make up your mind in advance to risk frustration."
Thomas Merton's "New Seeds of Contemplation" is nothing short of life-changing: the complexity of his relationship with the interior life and titanic inward spirituality makes this the kind of book you will refer to for your entire life and may never understand it ...
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With Open Hands
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Ave Maria Press, 2006
excellent
When you can't sleep at night due to
worries, anxiety, lack of faith . . .
open your hands!
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God's Joyful Surprise: Finding Yourself Loved
Sue Monk Kidd
HarperOne, 1989
the right book at the right time
I read this book years ago and have re-read it many times since. Not only did Sue Monk Kidd's experience resonate with me, but she introduced me to some fantastic writers. I highly recommend this book for anyone searching to know God better.
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The Mermaid Chair
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2006
The Mermaid Chair: The Seat of Questions of Ethics
The story begins with Jesse Sullivan returning home to Egret Island to care for her aging mother who had just purposefully cut off her finger. Discovering that her mother had done this as part of a mysterious ritual, Jesse ultimately discovers secrets about her ...
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Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings of Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd
GuidepostsBooks, 2006
"Blessings he read and reread."
In a word, this book is inspirational. The tone is evident even in the book's packaging: its beach-sunrise jacket photo and its airy page design. If you need an emotional lift --- or know someone who does --- FIRSTLIGHT will provide it.
Over her writing career of ...
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
Bees AIN'T a Bust!
I surveyed my class and 80% gave it two thumbs up: 5 stars. That's 28 out of 35 students. The rest of the class gave it an OK: 3 or 4 stars. So my giving it 5 stars has been backed by research into the general public's taste. ;=)
Now, I'm not much for spending time ...
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Firstlight: The Early Inspirational Writings
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Insightful reading
Sue Monk Kidd's work continues to delight. Her short, honest, writings show her to be attentive to the moment as well as to the world around her. This book would be a start to a group discussion for people seeking to live mindful, but interactive, lives. She enjoys ...
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When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions (Plus)
Sue Monk Kidd
HarperOne, 2006
When the heart rates - first rate
A wonderful book, a good companion to Dance of the Dissident Daughter by the same author. Great study material for the Christian woman interested in growing spiritually.
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd, 2000
THE POWER OF THE SISTERHOOD OF WOMEN...
This New York Times best selling novel is a beautifully written, coming of age story, set in rural South Carolina in 1964 against the back drop of the civil rights movement. It is the touching story of a young white girl, fourteen year old Lily Owens, whose mother died ...
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The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine (Plus)
Sue Monk Kidd
HarperOne, 2007
Dance of the Dissident Daughter
Finally, a book about the female goddess written by a woman with great knowledge and wisdom AND amazing research. The research allows us to believe that we are NOT being duped by a woman...like we've been duped by all the men.
This is an excellent book with such ...
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES.
Sue Monk. Kidd
Review, 2004
My new favorite book
This book pulled my heart out from the first page. I loved it from beginning to end. The language and images are so fresh and real and beautiful that I was transported back to 1964, to the smells and sounds of the rural south. This is a must-read. My heartfelt thanks ...
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La vida secreta de las abejas
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005
THE POWER OF THE SISTERHOOD OF WOMEN...
This is the Spanish text edition of the New York Times best selling novel, "The Secret Life of Bees". It is a beautifully written, coming of age story, set in rural South Carolina in 1964 against the back drop of the civil rights movement. It is the touching story of a ...
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Sue Monk Kidd Collection (The Mermaid Chair & The Secret Life of Bees)
Sue Monk Kidd, 2003
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd
High Bridge, 2001
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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
SUE MONK KIDD
PENGUIN BOOKS, 2001
Includes 15 page Penguin Reader's Guide with questions and discussion with author.(in rear of book)
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