Real-life shepherd James Rebanks shares a behind-the-scenes look at a life spent caring for sheep in this fascinating memoir. But more than that, he offers a view of life lived in connection with the created world and the people who have gone before us. Because of the many sheep/shepherd metaphors in the Bible, I am fascinated by sheep, so I was delighted to gain a deeper understanding into their ways But this memoir also helped me understand the importance of a good shepherd and gave me a deeper appreciation for God as my Good Shepherd.

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A beautifully-written, hope-filled, and honest memoir that seeks to reconcile the dissonance between what is and what is meant to be. With impressive creativity and deep insight, Stephanie Duncan Smith juxtaposes the story of human life, with its joys and losses, against the Christian liturgical calendar. In doing so, she reveals the mysterious way that God is with us in every space and season, the constant factor in our ever-changing world, and the source of hope.

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Co-authors and spouses Jay & Katherine alternate sharing about their journey to healing following Katherine’s devastating, life-altering stroke at age 26. Through their life-altering experience, (in their words) God "disrupted the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life.” Amen.

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This is one of my all-time favorite stories. Louis Zamperini demonstrated a remarkable spirit of adventure, resilience, and grit throughout his wild ride of a life. But it’s when he came to the end of himself that his story became the most powerful and memorable. The movie didn’t do his story justice - read the book!

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When committed atheist Carolyn Weber arrived at Oxford University, academic and intellectual pursuits were the only passions she had in mind. Instead, she was surprised by ideas that challenged her belief that faith in God was incompatible with reason. This lovely memoir also offers a fascinating glimpse into storied Oxford and a sweet love story.

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It isn’t surprising that this book is both lyrical and descriptive since the author, Andrew Peterson, is a talented singer and songwriter. Peterson creatively weaves his passion for trees into tales from his past and present, encouraging readers to look for God’s comfort, provision, and power through His creation.

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Well-known Bible study author and speaker Beth Moore vulnerably shares her life story in this highly-anticipated memoir. Sadly, her childhood involved tragic abuse by a close family member. When recent political events brought that pain to the surface, what followed was a season that rocked her ministry and her world.

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Philip Yancey’s story begins in early childhood with the death of his father from polio. From there, he relays his painful story of growing up in poverty with a dysfunctional family deeply involved in churches that sometimes got Biblical theology very wrong. His story is one of grace and how God can overcome fear and brokenness to heal even the deepest wounds.

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This detailed biography offers glimpses into the life and mind of famous German pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed for his role in a conspiracy to overthrow Hitler’s regime during WWII. Of equal interest to Bonhoeffer’s life story is the sobering history of the church’s decisions and divisions during the unconscionable rise of National Socialism and its accompanying evil.

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Beloved pastor, author, and blogger Tim Challies processed his deep grief in the year following the tragic death of his college-age son, Nick, in this hope-filled memoir. His reflections capture not only a grieving father’s thoughts and emotions in the terrible months after losing his child but also his convictions - his assurance of God’s comfort, hope, and healing. The result is a shining light for anyone grieving and suffering, pointing us to our only hope in life and death.

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