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Brian’s 2024 Year in Books
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Brian Allain
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We can respond with thoughtfulness at every turn
From “We Become What We Normalize: What We Owe Each Other in Worlds That Demand Our Silence” by David Dark
We demonize people when we feel powerless. We demonize when we don’t know what to do with our own despair. But mad, we noted, is ever a form of sad, and our channels for engaging despair thoughtfully can’t be controlled by nor are they dependent upon any elected official. We can make our own m
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| There are many faith books written about "deconstruction" or criticizing various aspects of today's faith in society, or coming from sources of toxicity. By contrast, Bruce's new book describes a faith that you may actually want to be associated with ...more | |
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The Boy from the Cave: A Soul-Stirring Journey from Hopelessness to Faith
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| Nothing short of amazing! Mark's story is crazy wild. It is incredible that he survived it all. But now as he reflects on it all, it is so encouraging to see where he ended up. Mark is role model to help others' through trying times. It is so wonderf ...more | |
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| I couldn't put it down! I usually don't read books on topics such as grief, but I'm so glad I read this one. It is filled with compelling stories, including several role models for us to deal with grief. One of the great aspects of the book is that e ...more | |
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| This is such a wonderful book! My wife (children's book expert) says that it is great and will appeal to both boys and girls because of the way it is written and illustrated. And such a great theme... I know our grandkids will love it! ...more | |
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| Unfortunately there are not many books written directly on this topic. I can understand why. This one is very helpful. I've taken several excerpts from it to use on my blog and email newsletters for Find Your Next Calling. Nouwen's experiences are ex ...more | |
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| One of the best and most important business books I've ever read. And totally applicable to non-business relationships as well, including societal relationships. I have taken many excerpts from the book and used them in my blog articles and email new ...more | |
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| One of the most helpful business books I've ever read. The author used research and analysis to confirm and expand upon what my intuition was already telling me: that good ideas come from your interactions, oftentimes unexpected, with other people. J ...more | |
“Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid.”
― Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC's of Faith
― Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC's of Faith
“You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you.”
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“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”
― Wishful Thinking: A Seeker's ABC
― Wishful Thinking: A Seeker's ABC
“Go where your best prayers take you.”
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“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it, because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.”
― Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation – Intimate Reflections on Faith, Seminary, Ministry, and Writing
― Now and Then: A Memoir of Vocation – Intimate Reflections on Faith, Seminary, Ministry, and Writing
