"There is a voice of longing inside every woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good mothers, daughters, partners, employees, citizens, and friends. We believe all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. We look at our lives, relationships, and world, and wonder: Wasn't it all supposed to be more beautiful than this? We quickly silence that question, telling ourselves to...

On the occasion of his 70th birthday, the renowned Marcus J. Borg shares his "convictions" about Christianity and America, contending that they are both at their best when they focus on hope and transformation, and shares his thoughts on how American Christians can return to what matters most. Reflecting on what matters most, both for the church and for Americans, leading biblical scholar and premiere teacher for Protestant churches, Marcus Borg surveys...

"In Anne Lamott's new book, she confronts the harsh truth that many of us grapple with every day: How can we recapture the confidence we once had in the world and in the future as we stumble through the dark times that seem increasingly bleak? As bad news piles up every day -- from climate crises to threats to democracy to daily assaults on civility -- how can we mere mortals cope? We begin, Lamott explains, by accepting our flaws and embracing our...

With the trademark wisdom, humor, and honesty that made Anne Lamott's book on faith "Traveling Mercies" a runaway bestseller, "Plan B" is a spiritual antidote to anxiety and despair in our increasingly fraught times.--back cover.

Laurie's dreams had been shattered before she came to work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch — the ranch of rescued dreams — where broken horses and broken children encounter healing every day. In an attempt to soothe her aching soul, Laurie reached out to save a dog in need. And she soon began to realize that the dog was rescuing her. An inspiring true story told through the engaging voice of Kim Meeder, Blind Hope reveals poignant life lessons Laurie...

"World cup-winning soccer player Julie Ertz will teach your child the value of sacrifice, hard work, having a good attitude, and other character traits as she shares her own stories and the lessons she has learned in childhood and now in her playing career"--Provided by publisher.