As we head into the holidays, I thought I would share a few of my favorite things. Very often people ask me for recommendations on books, study resources, and other items. I'd love to share a quick list of some of my favorites right now - starting with books - and hope it inspires you too!
Don't forget - a gift card to Sanctuary Groups (our new name!) is a great thing to add to your wish list or to buy for a friend. Join us for all the fun coming in 2025! While you're there, check out our new website and take a look around.
Most Influential Spiritual / Work Books from this past year:
Sacred Self-Care by Chanequa Walker-Barnes
New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong by Stephanie Harrison
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves by Curt Thompson
The Eternal Current by Aaron Niequist
The Wise Leader by Uli Chi
Life of the Beloved by Henri J. M. Nouwen
Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation Paperback by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes du Mez
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron Phd
Favorite Fun Reads from this past year:Â
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
If We Were Villains: A Novel by M. L. Rio
The Lost Story: A Novel by Meg Shaffer - great second book after her first novel which I loved even more (stories unrelated) - The Wishing Game: A Novel
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
The Fury by Alex Michaelides - particularly good on audio. It is read by Alex Jennings, who play Edward VIII on the series "The Crown." Fun!
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson - light read, but full of history - author lived at the Temple of London while her dad was a Yeoman Warder.
Let me know any questions or thoughts. I'd love to hear about some of your favorite reads as well! Brandi
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