In “Persians” Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones sets out to tell a fresh history, in his words “This history uses genuine, indigenous, ancient Persian sources to tell a … Read More ›
Tag: non-fiction
I have always enjoyed books and movies of about the 1920s. The similarities with the 1920s and the 2020s have only increased my curiosity. The … Read More ›
I have read, and loved, several of the Kew Gardener’s Guides and this one on growing trees is no exception. With gorgeous photos and illustrations, … Read More ›
“The Black Intellectual Tradition” is a collection of fascinating essays which “concentrate on the ideas that Black artists and intellectuals, performers and protest activists, institutions … Read More ›
Kel’s Review: “The Monastic Heart”, by Joan Chittister, is written with the pandemic and all the recent global trauma in mind. As such, it opens … Read More ›
By the time I hit the 10% mark in “Why Do I Feel Like This?”, by Peace Amadi, I knew I’d love the book but … Read More ›
“Approaching the Gospel, contemplating it, and embodying it in daily life is the best way to come to know Jesus and to bring him to … Read More ›
I am not a fan of biographies, however, I loved this one! David Horgan is the son of Helmi of “Helmi’s Shadow” and defines the … Read More ›
David G. Benner has refreshed his book “Opening to God” and I’m glad, it brought it to my attention! He unpacks the essence of prayer … Read More ›
To summarise “Women Rising” by Meghan Tschanz is a challenge. It is a memoir of a girl becoming a woman in a brutal and broken … Read More ›
The recent war in the Middle East between Palestine and Israel drew me to “Checkmate: The King’s Game in the Middle East” by Gennaro Buonocore. … Read More ›
Dr. Tony Evans has created a collection of 55 prayers in “Prayers for Knowing God.” Each prayer begins with verses of Scripture around which it … Read More ›
Roses are my favourite flower and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed learning more about them over the last four years when we moved to our new home. … Read More ›