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11 Indie Books on Religion/Spirituality


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Cover art for A ROMP THROUGH DIVINITY SCHOOL
INDIE
Released: June 29, 2012

"A refreshingly rebellious exploration of Christianity that is well-written, thoughtful and totally unpretentious."
Trang's debut memoir relates her four years at Yale Divinity School, where she examined the sacraments, sacrifice and sex within the tenets of Christianity. Read full book review >
Cover art for A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MINISTRY GROWTH
INDIE
Released: June 8, 2012

"Down-to-earth, Christ-inspired advice on leading a congregation."
FitzGibbon draws on Scripture, the life of Jesus and 25 years in the ministry to give a wise, sometimes entertaining and always practical guide to growing a ministry from the ground up. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE NEW DAY
INDIE
Released: May 30, 2012

"Engaging leap-of-faith answers to the big questions."
Entrepreneurial advice and astonishing tales from a tire company founder and pitchman retracing his spiritual journey. Read full book review >
Cover art for GRIEVING HEARTS IN WORSHIP
INDIE
Released: May 29, 2012

"An enlightening though unpolished take on a universal subject, which could prove useful for pastors and worship leaders trying to reach their own grieving members."
Landon's debut Christian devotional book goes where relatively few such books have gone by examining how grief can influence Christian worship. Read full book review >
Cover art for AN ORDINARY CATHOLIC
INDIE
Released: May 4, 2012

"A thoughtful, deeply personal reflection on a controversial institution. "
In Nelson's debut memoir, a committed Catholic comes to terms with the fact that his son's gay. Read full book review >
Cover art for MUHAMMAD'S ALLAH
INDIE
Released: May 2, 2012
by Ahmed Hulusi, translated by Aliya Atalay

"Readers interested in learning about the Sufi spiritual philosophy hinted at in Rumi's poetry might profit from this deeply considered study but only after reading the Quran in an accessible English translation."
A contemporary mystical Islamic philosopher offers clarification about common misconceptions of the Islamic concept of God. Read full book review >
Cover art for A LOVE UNRIVALED
INDIE
Released: April 23, 2012

"Well written with a couple of surprises, despite some narrative distance and overly familiar themes."
Touched by a higher power through dreams and visions, Works uses her experience as a seer to illustrate God's love. Read full book review >
Cover art for GOOD MORNING! HAVE A NICE DAY...
INDIE
Released: April 13, 2012

"A heartwarming, inspirational read."
In her debut religious title, Wynn takes postings from her online presence and compiles a daily devotional. Read full book review >
Cover art for BIOPSIES OF THE BIBLE
INDIE
Released: March 7, 2012

"A sustained, well-reasoned argument that biblical viewpoints unsubstantiated by scientific proof should be discarded as superstition."
Silvers' extended essay examines the complex relationship between biblical and scientific perspectives. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE DISCIPLE'S GUIDEBOOK
INDIE
Released: March 1, 2012

"Believers and nonbelievers alike will appreciate this light, modern-day approach to understanding the Bible."
Chance's step-by-step introduction to biblical scripture breaks down ambiguous, abstract concepts--like righteousness and faith--into friendly, interpretable bits. Read full book review >
Cover art for PRAISE AND WORSHIP WITH FLAGS
INDIE
Released: Nov. 2, 2011

"A sincere, practical guide for adding flags to faith."
A primer on the spiritual side of flags. Read full book review >