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Take Back Your Kids: Confident Parenting in Turbulent Times

9 reviews
William J. Doherty

Sorin Books, 2000

Clear Thinking on Parenting
Let me share a short story about why this book made such good sense to me. I have two friends, who I'll call Candace and Mary. Candace is the kind of mom who jumps every time her daughter says boo, no matter how demanding or rude the request. Mary, on the other hand, was less 'conscientious.' Her husband was, at times, downright gruff with their kids when they got obnoxious. I always assumed ...

Radical Amazement: Contemplative Lessons from Black Holes, Supernovas, And Other Wonders of the Universe

7 reviews
Judy Cannato

Sorin Books, 2006

Fascinating and Pleasureable Read!
As a student of the Universe Story and the New Cosmology, I have read many, many books and articles on the subject. This is by far, the most readable and entertaining, as well as thought provoking and imaginative that I have found. It is at the top of my Most Recommended List for anyone interested in this subject. Based on this volume, I look forward to future works by this author. Joyce ...

The Fabric of Friendship: Celebrating the Joys, Mending the Tears in Women's Relationships

5 reviews
Joy Carol

Sorin Books, 2006

A Must Read for Every Woman!
Joy Carol has done it again - a carefully researched and beautifully written book to help friends, family, colleagues, all kinds of relationships heal and avoid painful communication problems. The sisters chapter is especially powerful and I recommend this book to men as much as women.

Meditation in Motion: Exercise Your Body and Your Soul - At Same Time

7 reviews
Barbara Bartocci

Sorin Books, 2004

Especially recommended for spirituality enhancement
Compiled by freelance writer and public speaker Barbara Bartocci, Meditation In Motion presents forty-eight stories revealing people who discovered (often quite by chance and under unexpected circumstance) connections between their physical activity and the spiritual awareness. Drawn from all backgrounds and life conditions, these stories range from people who engage in cycling, sky diving, and ...

Public Lives, Private Prayers

8 reviews
Mary Reath

Sorin Books, 2001

a different kind of prayer book
This slim volume does not contain advice on how to pray, nor does it represent any particular denomination or faith. Instead, it gives the reader a wonderful variety of short prayers and spiritual comments from public people around the world. On one level, it is a fascinating look at the inner lives of people that we see profiled in the media. On another level, it presents a starting point for ...

From Hurting to Happy: Transforming Your Life After Loss

6 reviews
Barbara Bartocci

Sorin Books, 2002

Anecdotes, recommendations, and soulful advice
From Hurting To Happy: Transforming Your Life After Loss by professional speaker and author Barbara Bartocci, is a profoundly inspiring self-help guide to coping with all forms of loss, specifically including the loss of home, career, marriage, or loved ones. The long journey of learning to accept life and move on is rarely an easy one; anecdotes, recommendations, and soulful advice helps make ...

10 Best Gifts for Your Teen: Raising Teens With Love and Understanding

14 reviews
Patt Saso, Steve Saso, ...

Sorin Books, 1999

Important Read for Parents of Teens
Well written, organized, and an important read for frustrated parents trying to do the best they can. It's a bittersweet time watching my son go through this stage in his life. "10 Best Gifts..." has helped me realize that his moody, sulking, "Aw Mom!", "Whatever!" moments should not be taken too personally. The kid who used to love his mom to pieces probably still does. And now, more than ...

Are You Really Listening?: Keys to Successful Communication

11 reviews
Paul J., Ph.D. Donoghue, Mary E. Siegel

Sorin Books, 2005

Finally!
I feel like I've been waiting forever to find a book that would neatly describe how to listen better. There are so many "self-help" books out there, but nearly all of them are ineffectual. Are You Really Listening, however, is extremely useful. I have found it so helpful in my life, because the authors wrote it using an honest and clear voice that is shared between them. Moreover, I found the ...

When in Doubt, Sing: Prayer in Daily Life

7 reviews
Jane Redmont

Sorin Books, 2008

At last! A book on prayer for out loud types!
Hurray! My home library is full of books on spiritual practice, all read and mostly gathering dust. All that advice to "go off and be quiet" just does not speak to my extraverted and very public self. Jane Redmont's book is the first I've seen that embraces the wildly varied personalities of those who dare to pray. She not only acknowledges the variety, but invites the reader into new ...

A Book of Hours

17 reviews
Thomas Merton

Sorin Books, 2007

Thomas Merton - A Book of Hours
The whole world should read and believe Thomas Merton! This is an artfully put together book. It adds that needed something for every day. It is one of the best inspirational works I have seen or read or used on a daily basis! If you haven't seen it - find it and use it. It will not only change you as an individual but if we could get everyone to believe the truth held here, it could change the ...

Riding the Dragon: 10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times

3 reviews
Robert J. Wicks

Sorin Books, 2005

Very good book
I read this book during a book study class at my church. It provided a lot of insight that really spoke to me. I had always thought I could handle stress by control or sheer will. Now I jump on the dragon and enjoy the ride. Life will happen, it is up to us to decide whether it happens with us or in spite of us! God bless you all.

In My Mother's Closet; An Invitation to Remember

5 reviews
Eugenia Zukerman

Sorin Books, 2003

A Powerful and Poignant Treasure
I don't know if Ms. Zukerman meant to create a new kind of connection and common ground with the other women in her readers' lives. But she has, in this intimate, powerful and poignant treasure. Not only did I gain entre to the childhood and adolescent memories of these creative and accomplished women -- memories I hazard many of those interviewed for the book rarely shared with others before -- ...

Why the Mystics Matter Now

3 reviews
Frederick Bauerschmidt

Sorin Books, 2003

Showcasing the wisdom of Christian mystic spirituality
Compiled and written by Frederick Bauerschmidt (Associate Professor of Theology, Loyola College, Maryland), Why The Mystics Matter Now is an introductory primer showcasing the wisdom of Christian mystic spirituality. Invitingly simple yet keenly insightful commentaries respecting seven great Christian mystics down through history, induct the readers into the art of opening their own minds and ...

Miles from the Sideline: A Mother's Journey With Her Special Needs Daughter

3 reviews
Maura Weis, Jessica Trobaugh Temple

Sorin Books, 2008

Inspiring and heartwarming
In the last 5 years I've read as many books as possible on autism and cerebral palsey... as one of my boys is autistic, and the other has CP. Some books lay claims to "curing" these disorders, others walk you through how to deal with schools and therapists... Maura Weis' book walks you through her families journey so incredibly honest and real, that I felt by the end of the book that I, too, ...

Through Good Times and Bad: Prayers for a Lifetime Together

3 reviews
Robert M. Hamma, Kathryn A. Schneider

Sorin Books, 2000

Fr. Carroll reviews "Through Good Times and Bad" Prayers for a Lifetime together.
I send this lovely prayer book to all the couples that I marry. Robert Hamma and Kathryn Schneider have written and gathered some very beautiful prayers and poetry for the various phases of wedded life. The book is beautifully illustrated with patterns of quilts. Early in the book the authors clarify the meaning of prayer and encourage the people to pray and to work on building their love. ...

Taking Care of Dad

3 reviews
John B. Reynolds

Sorin Books, 2004

A must-read for caregivers and their siblings
I met this author purely by coincidence on line. I believe that those who are supposed to come into our lives will do so by whatever means God intended. John's book, Taking Care of Dad was so profoundly affirming to me(I am my mother's caretaker)~ and my sisters are now reading it. I have also emailed all my caregiving friends encouraging them to own this book. John's tender way of relating his ...

Tired of Arguing With Your Kids: Wisdom from Parents Who Have Been There

5 reviews
Dolores Curran

Sorin Books, 1999

From whining to monster spray...Curran does it again
Wisdom and humor are typical of Curran, but she really outdoes herself this time in "Tired of Arguing". This book gives practical suggestions to parents around issues from chronic whining to monster spray. I underlined most of it and laughed out loud over and over again at her ingenious responses to children's tedius arguments. Curran gives practical help to parents who fall into the ...

When the Trees Say Nothing: Writings on Nature

4 reviews
Thomas Merton

Sorin Books, 2003

Spiritually rewarding for readers of all faiths
Compiled and edited by Kathleen Deignan ( Sister of the Congregation of Notre Dame), enhanced with drawings by John Giuliani (Founder and Overseer of The Benedictine Grang, a spiritual center in West Redding, Connecticut), and featuring an informative foreword by Thomas Berry, When The Trees Say Nothing: Writings On Nature is an impressively thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of ...

Sparks of the Divine: Finding Inspiration in Our Everyday World

4 reviews
Drew Leder

Sorin Books, 2004

...breath of fresh air
"Sparks of the Divine: Finding Inspiration in Our Everyday World" is a breathe of fresh air. In my role as pastoral associate, I often find myself in conversation with those who are seeking to deepen their relationship with God and asking for ways to establish a deeper prayer life. I readily recommended this book to a friend who claimed to be having difficulty finding God in the everydayness of ...

Touching the Holy: Ordinariness, Self-Esteem, and Friendship

4 reviews
Robert J. Wicks

Sorin Books, 2007

Gift Worthy
There is nothing that we could do that would make God love us any more than God does right now. We don't hear that enough. Robert Wicks reminds us of our holiness in our ordinariness. It's what God works best with. It's what God needs for us to be so God can introduce God's self to others through us. Wicks will reaquaint the reader with their goodness and the goodness of others simply by ...

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