Paul Born is a veteran community organizer, best-selling author, and recipient of the Order of Canada. Paul’s vision and life’s work has taken him throughout Canada and the U.S., actively engaging with communities, helping residents find collective, lasting solutions to problems such as poverty and homelessness. Continue reading
An inspiring and candid autobiography, which features many intriguing anecdotes from the life of Dr. François Mai. Written with candour and depth, it also sheds light on historical events, including the story of the emerging field of psychiatry in the 20th century. Continue reading
Popular author Bill Bryson’s latest bestseller takes the reader on a wild, witty ride, exploring pretty much every facet – in incredible detail – of that miracle called the human body. Continue reading
Walter Brueggemann is surely one of the most influential and treasured Bible interpreters of our time. In this newly updated version of his 2010 book Journey to the Common Good, he links the wilderness experience in the book of Exodus to our current societal crises – proposing the same advice that God gave to the Israelites thousands of years ago: love your neighbour.
An extraordinary and very personal look at the life of an astronaut, written by one who is now using the lessons she learned in space to instill Earthlings with a greater sense of both responsibility and hope for our planet’s future. Continue reading
Laura Locke takes a look at this spiritual classic, which presents the simple, refreshing and joy-filled wisdom of a 17th century monk who discovered a path to holy contentment. Continue reading
Franciscan Sister Ilia Delio, a prolific author and popular speaker, has written a captivating new book. An intimate memoir, it recounts her journey from a life of science to her trailblazing work as a theologian on the leading edge of dialogue between religion and science. Continue reading
Travel with best-selling author Brian McLaren, as he follows his love of nature (especially tortoises) all the way to the Galápagos Islands, to experience the fragility and magnificence of this extraordinary place. Continue reading
Join us as we take time out for coffee and eggs with acclaimed singer/songwriter Brian Doerksen, and discuss the stories ‘behind the scenes’ of his first Christmas album, and the collection of new arrangements of his best-known songs. Continue reading
In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön has written an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these challenging times. Continue reading
