Hit the road with Doug this week—
COVER STORY: This week is the national release of one of the most eagerly awaited new books, The Traveler’s Path, by veteran author, teacher and world traveler Douglas J. Brouwer. But, wait! There’s more good news. Not only is this Doug’s big “launch week”—but Doug and his publisher Jeffrey Munroe also have selected a free excerpt of a particularly inspiring chapter to share with readers. If this Cover Story interests you, please share a link to it with friends via social media. You’ll be glad you did—and, as they read this story, you may discover new traveling companions among your friends!
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Good news from other authors—
Rusty Rosman:
‘This is the How to Have the Best Time of Your Life Publishing House’
IN OUR FRONT EDGE PUBLISHING COLUMN, this week, we’re featuring a love letter from author Rusty Rosman—who is out there every week making the world a little better place. And that’s good news we all can use, right?
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Holidays & Festivals
Why We Cover These Stories
EDITOR’S NOTE: The ReadTheSpirit community of writers is proud to find ourselves among the “keepers of living memory” about the special religious and cultural observances that shape the lives of billions of men, women and children around the world. If you feel the same, please share Stephanie’s columns with friends, each week, via social media or email.
Wish Muslim friends ‘Eid Mubarak!’
MOST LIKELY on Sunday March 30, this year, the great Muslim Eid al-Fitr—which in English means “celebration of breaking the fast”—will unfold around the world. However, that festival—involving nearly 2 billion men, women and children—will take place with many special culinary and cultural variations. Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton has the story for us.
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WANT TO SEE ALL OF THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS & FESTIVALS? It’s easy to find our annual calendar of global observances. Just remember the web address: InterfaithHolidays.com
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Faith & film
In honor of the Eid, celebrate with Wadjda
Here’s a timely offering to help all of us think about our Muslim friends and neighbors—stream this inspiring movie that Rotten Tomatoes says has a 99 percent approval rating among critics. Our film critic Ed McNulty was one of those who gave this movie 5 out of 5 stars in his review. It’s easy to see in most homes. You can stream it through Hulu and Disney+ and you can rent it for streaming on Amazon.
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Our online magazine has specialized for many years in covering news about religious and cultural diversity as reflected in new books, holidays & festivals and films. In 2024, our long-time film critic Edward McNulty died. In 2025, we will continue to publish important reviews—sometimes by drawing on Ed’s considerable body of work and sometimes by welcoming other writers.
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