An inspiring chronicle of life-changing encounters, personal transformation and a vision of love that transcends the everyday definition. The book is groundbreaking in its affirmation of love as a pathway for people of widely differing viewpoints.Unexpectedly changed by love, Fran Grace went on a journey to learn more about its power to transform and heal. She interviewed renowned spiritual teachers, scientists, activists and artists, all chosen with the help of her spiritual teach...

THE POWER OF LOVE is an award-winning chronicle of the soul's quest. Dr. Fran Grace, a professor of religion, narrates her life journey and describes her personal encounters with some of the century's most memorable spiritual figures. Reviewers say it "is a masterpiece," "splendid and moving narrative," "reveals love in its many facets," "feeds the heart and soul," "awakens the mind." At age 15, the author had a mystical experience that nearly shattered her. She joined a fundamentalist sec...

There Is No Time Not to Live! is an intimate exploration of Erin Lommen’s journey with terminal cancer, shared through an interview with Fran Grace, author of The Power of Love. Erin reflects on profound questions about life, death, purpose, and healing, offering insights into living authentically, embracing vulnerability, and finding meaning in suffering. She recounts her struggles with addiction, depression, and chronic pain, emphasizing the transformative power of sur...

What is spirituality? Does it enable us to be better persons? Is spirituality related to religion? These days, is it even relevant? On college campuses, does it promote student well-being? Does it further moral growth? Can spirituality make a difference in healthcare? What about social justice and service to the marginalized?This rich collection of essays by respected scholars and practitioners in diverse fields in academic, healthcare, social justice, and interfaith contexts addres...

Tender, funny and unapologetic, Amazing Grace Adams is the fiercest debut, about a woman - and a story - you'll never forget**A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK!********THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**'Littlewood writes with ferocity and compassion. Read it and weep (then cheer)' THE TIMES________Is this the best worst day of her life?Once,...

A MacGregor Family NOVELLAFormer military officer Matthew Daniels has been sent home from the Crimea in disgrace. Mary Frances MacGregor is a Scottish widow who loathes everything about the British military, and yet both Mary Fran and Matthew understand more than they want to about being lonely and isolated even amid family. They yearn to understand each other too, but old secrets and divided family loyalties threaten to cost them their chance at shared happiness.

Brought to you by Penguin.**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**Is this the best worst day of her life?Once, Grace Adams was poised for great things. Now, she barely attracts a second glance as she strides down the street carrying her daughter's sixteenth birthday cake.But behind the scenes, Grace's life is in freefall. Her husband is divorcing her. Her daughter has banned her from her birthday party. And Grace has j...

Astonishing Grace: Eight Stories of God’s Faithfulness has study questions that could be used for the small group.This is a collection of eight amazing stories of people who went through both common and extraordinary circumstances. Step into accounts of everyday hardships interwoven with miraculous endings, as well as stories of God’s light piercing through deep darkness and delivering people from unbearably heavy situations:A young boy from Yugosl...

This is a book about living, even as one is dying. It is a book about the choices we make: choosing spiritual risk rather than security; choosing surrender to a hunger for God, rather than hanging on to life or fighting death. It is a book on how the quality of ones relationships with God, creation, self, and others can either help or hinder the dying process. Living well does indeed contribute to dying well. Dying with Grace: a Conscious Commitment to the Dying Process is the story of Fra...

Elle ira à pied jusqu'à chez Ben. Voilà ce qu'elle va faire. C'est simple. Elle débarquera à l'anniversaire de sa fille sans invitation, avec cette offrande à 200 livres qui a tout d'un pot-de-vin, comme la méchante sorcière d'un conte de fées tordu, venue jeter sa malédiction. Non ! Ce n'est pas ainsi que ça va se passer. Ce gâteau est un acte d'amour et Lotte le verra comme tel. Elle comprendra. Et elle lui pardonnera.Grace Adams n'est qu'à une journée (pourrie) ...

Una poderosa celebración de la honestidad, la rabia y la resistencia femeninas que ha conquistado al gran público internacional.Impactante, emotiva y brutalmente honesta, La extraordinaria Grace Adams cuenta a través de un solo día la historia de cómo se nos puede ir la vida de las manos antes de que nos demos cuenta... y de cómo siempre hay tiempo para recuperarla.En un caluroso día de verano, parada en un atasco infernal de camin...

"Reclaimed by Grace" is a powerful novel that delves into faith, redemption, and transformation. It follows the lives of Marcus and Jonas, two brothers whose once-strong faith wavers as they face life's hardships. Their struggles take a haunting turn when their sins manifest physically, challenging their beliefs. Through encounters with biblical figures and supernatural trials, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, and the end...