Here are my reviews of books that have helped me on the journey home to myself.
This book is sitting at the feet of a master and absorbing a lifetime of wisdom about communicating when the subject and circumstances are hard. It is written by a palliative care doctor, so includes examples from her work as a medic, but is applicable to anyone who wants to improve …
This book is a thoughtful, practical guide to the path to forgiveness. Born out of apartheid, the Truth and reconciliation Project in South Africa, and personal experience, it does not give easy answers, but rather invites the reader to face reality and our common humanity. The book leads the reader …
The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Gregoire, Rebecca Lindenbach and Joanna Sawatsky This book is written for Christians who were brought up in the Purity Culture of the Evangelical church, reading marriage books that taught that sex is just for men, that wives should engage in uncomfortable sex, or perform …
This little book is a gem, that encourages the reader towards greater self-compassion and kindness, and less self-criticism. The author’s goal is for the reader to experience more joy in their life. The book is designed to be read slowly, during the course of a month, with a daily practice …
The Shack Wm. Paul Young Hodder and Stoughton 2008 This bestselling novel has also been made into a film. It tells the story of a man whose little girl has been kidnapped and murdered during a camping trip. He receives an invitation to visit God in a shack to talk. …
Book review – Working from a Place of Rest by Tony Horsfall, BRF 2010 This book is written for people who are serving in Christian ministry, who are perhaps starting to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or are heading for burnout. The first part of the book develops the metaphor of life …
Henri Nouwen was a Dutch-born Catholic priest. He was a professor, pastor and prolific writer. This book is one of my favourites. He wrote it as a journal at a time when “within me there was one long scream coming from a place I didn’t know existed.” It is a …
