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11 Indie Books on Religion/Spirituality


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 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 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 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 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 >