Staff Recommendation : Tales of Wonder

In 1958's classic The World's Religions, Huston Smith introduced several generations to Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism. Now, with Tales Of Wonder, Smith pulls back the veil on a life well-lived, from his childhood as the son of missionaries in China to his involvement in the Civil Rights movement, to his first-hand experience of religious practice.

Tales of Wonder: Adventures Chasing the Divine by Huston Smith
Reviewed by: Scott

Staff Recommendation: The Thing About Life Is That One Day You'll Be Dead

This book is part father-son memoir and part biology lesson. The title of the book might be a mouthful, but don't let that put you off. The writing is as clear as the topic is broad. In this book, you'll delve into the life cycle: birth, life, aging, and death. While reading it, you'll reassess your preparation for life's emotional, psychological, and physical trials.

The Thing About Life Is That One Day You'll Be Dead, by David Shields
Reviewed by: Karina

Staff Recommendation: Picking Cotton

Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino, Ronald Cotton & Erin Torneo

Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption is the story of one woman who picked the wrong man out of a line up, how that man fought for 11 years from behind bars to exonerate himself, and how each found both healing and forgiveness in the other. This is an important book for those who are interested in issues of justice, forgiveness, and healing.

Reviewed by: Corinne