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We live in conflicted times and are entering the final stretch of a contentious election season. Here are some books suitable for this season gathered by Canon Clark and from suggestions around the diocese.
The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World by Sharon Brous
Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect by John Inazu
The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy by Jim Wallis
Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush by Jean Becker
How to Focus: A Monastic Guide for an Age of Distraction (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers) by John Cassian
The Call to Discernment in Troubled Times: New Perspectives on the Transformative Wisdom of Ignatius of Loyola by Dean Brackley