…the smell of books grips me, that faint aroma of earthy vanilla that wafts up at you when you flip a page.
-Kevin Dickenson
FAVORITES
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A daily meditation book which focuses on life lessons from birds and their habits. The book is divided into months and days of the calendar year to simplify its sincere discussion of life as I have been privileged to enjoy it.
This is the first book I wrote. It explores life in an honest and celebratory way.
Poems to highlight thoughts to weave into the everyday for more fulfilled and abundant living.
Poetry to encourage sharing the stories of our lives.
A collection of prose and poetry which highlight relationship to God, family, humankind and nature.
Stories from daily life composed by a physician who counsels cancer patients. Wisdom may be an understatement.
An honest discussion by the author of ways she has survived and even thrived during the wintering periods of life.
Hands down one of the best books I have ever read on belonging. A sincere discussion of our need to understand and appreciate the humanity of belonging.
An incredible work of fiction intertwined with some of the most poignant philosophy on life and living I have ever encountered.
This book contains an enveloping plot filled with a cast of the most complex characters I’ve ever met in literature. It was like an all inclusive vacation from the minutiae of my everyday life.
The words of Mary Oliver add layers to my soul. A gifted poet, she possessed a pure sincerity and shared it generously in her work.
This volume is a translation of certain prose and poetry pieces written by Rilke. There are 365 selections, one for every day of the year. I have read it over many years and am still discovering treasures.
A very simple approach to a rich relationship with our Creator.
A beautiful story of following the journey of intuition on an action by action basis.
A metaphorical tale of learning to discover our own priorities and living close to them every day.
A beautiful invitation to recognize and embrace the sacred in our everyday lives.