With Jesus Through Galilee according to the Fifth Gospel: spoiler - the 5th Gospel is the land. I bought this on Michael Card's recommendation right beside the Sea of Galilee last January on our trip to Israel. So many insights.
One Two Three Four: I've read a number of books on The Beatles over the years but was super surprised to find so much fresh material in this volume.
On Grief: this very short book is powerful and amazing. Jennifer Senior is a reporter who spoke with a family who lost their son/brother in the 9/11 tragedy. Highly recommend it.
Love Matters More: Jared Byas is a cohost of The Bible for Normal People podcast (which I listen to) and I think this book gets to the heart of what it means to be a Jesus follower. Will be rereading it in 2024.
White Too Long: So eye-opening and troubling to learn about the roots of racism in the churches of America.
Three of the books were ones that I've read before, and continue to appreciate:
Wonder: the only fiction book on the list and one I discovered in my last years of teaching. A powerful and engaging story about a young boy with severe facial deformities who goes to school for the first time. I've read it multiple times and cry every time.
Tattoos on the Heart: Father Greg Boyle works with the gangs of Los Angeles and has many powerful stories about the tragedy and hope he finds there, along with lots of humour as well. He also is an amazing example and encouragement for serving others.
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: this is the saltiest of the books shown here, but Offerman is hilarious and insightful and so wise here. Keyword: nuance.
