Comments | primsong: Christian book recs?

primsong

Christian book recs?

Jun 01, 2011 06:51

As a part of rebuilding and giving my church library a new life, I would love to have a short list of really good books to add gradually over the remainder of this year, though I haven't any budget I'm always an optimist. ;-)

While I have some favorites myself, what I really want is *other* people's favorites (fiction or non-fiction). SO - My dear ( Read more... )

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meneleth June 1 2011, 15:44:13 UTC

What a nice idea!

"He Chose The Nails" by Max Lucado is very well written and thought-provoking.

primsong June 1 2011, 21:22:09 UTC

Good old Max! Where would our libraries be without him? ;-) I have maybe three of his, but I don't think this is one of them - will have to watch for a copy.

shirebound June 1 2011, 15:59:39 UTC

I'm not a Christian, but these three paperbacks are among my favorite books:

The Simple Joy of St. Francis by Felix Timmermans
Appointment in Jerusalem by Lydia Prince
Born Again by Charles W. Colson

primsong June 1 2011, 21:31:57 UTC

I remember "Born Again", great story of how God can literally work with anyone - and the "Appointment in Jerusalem" looks rather intriguing, I wonder if I can find it...too bad it's out of print!

shirebound June 2 2011, 13:29:52 UTC

Here are three more of my favorites -- Christian families living extraordinary lives.

The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp
Who Gets the Drumstick? by Helen Beardsley
Karen by Marie Killilea

curuchamion June 1 2011, 16:00:40 UTC

Have you got a good basic GK Chesterton collection? Because that is Important. ;-)

(I... don't read a lot of newer Christian whatnot. *g* But Regina Doman's modern-fairy-tale series - Catholic worldview - is pretty good if a bit Srs Bsnss. They're aimed at a YA/upper teen audience, and probably too intense / issues-oriented for younger readers. "The Midnight Dancers" is my favorite of hers so far, and "Waking Rose" is worth skipping IMO.)

primsong June 1 2011, 21:33:53 UTC

I feel slightly ashamed, for I must admit I DO have a collection of Chesterton.... *at home*.... erm...

Seeing as I can't seem to pry them out of my own hands, I guess I'll have to find copies just for the church now!

piplover June 1 2011, 16:58:19 UTC

The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds was an amazing read. I'm not certain if it's the kind of book you're looking for, but I think it touches on some very profound things, while at the same time making people rethink some of what they take for granted.

Here is the link with a better summary than I can give.

http://www.amazon.com/Rapture-Canaan-Sheri-Reynolds/dp/0425162443

primsong June 1 2011, 21:40:10 UTC

Huh! Certainly quite unusual in its premise, I'll have to read some reviews - thanks for the pointer!

ravenskyewalker June 1 2011, 17:11:50 UTC

Oh, let's hope I'm not too controversial, but I'm very fond of the books written by the Quaker pastor Philip Gulley, If Grace is True, If God is Love (those two cowritten with Jim Mulholland), and If the Church Were Christian.

primsong June 1 2011, 21:45:57 UTC

I've heard of Gulley before, but I can't remember where - will have to look these up. I used to go to a Friends church in my college days, so I don't mind Quaker. ;-)

ravenskyewalker June 2 2011, 00:40:52 UTC

Oh, good. You actually strike me as Quaker-influenced and very sensible, so... ;-)

It's just that Gulley is considered controversial because he's deeply tired of extreme right-wingers hijacking everything and seeming to neglect compassion and mercy and grace. Personally, his message feels right to me, but then, I've never fit with the mainstream, so I probably don't have a clue... *gulp*