Glory Road is compilation of autobiographical sketches by ten prominent African-American pastors, focusing specifically on their journey from the traditional Black Church into Reform Theology, which is widely viewed as “white people’s religion.” Some of these stories necessarily encompass the difficult faith journeys of their congregations, as the pastor’s shift in theological base took them… Continue reading Glory Road: The Journeys of 10 African-Americans into Reformed Christianity, by Anthony J. Carter
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Cross Creek Cookery, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
This is one of my favourite memoir cookbooks. The stories mingle humour, nostalgia, and snapshots of history. The recipes sound marvellous, and the ones I’ve tried have fulfilled that promise. Chef Huston’s Lemons Chiffon Pie and Evadne’s Gingerbread are my personal favourites. And the story of the man digging turtle-eggs who was caught by a… Continue reading Cross Creek Cookery, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Giuliano
French Women Don’t Get Fat, and after reading Mireille Guiliano’s book, I now know why. This is a fascinating book on many levels. Part memoir, part diet book, part cookbook, it it a wholly satisfying read. Mireille (meeRAY) was a normal teenager until she came to America as an exchange student. When she returned home… Continue reading French Women Don’t Get Fat, by Mireille Giuliano
One Life
The story of the first human heart transplants and how the protocols for performing them were developed. Far from being as dry as that sounds, this is a compelling and interesting story of the life of the man who performed the very first human heart transplant. Did you know that the first heart transplant was… Continue reading One Life