Cover Stories: Barbara Brown Taylor, Mother’s Day Centennial … and so much more …

‘LEARNING TO WALK IN THE DARK’

• AUTHOR INTERVIEW Best-selling inspirational writer Barbara Brown Taylor returns to ReadTheSpirit to talk about the brand new book featured on TIME magazine’s cover: ‘Learning to Walk in the Dark.’ PLUS: You’re sure to find some great quotable treasures in this week’s interview. (Yes, you’re welcome to share those quotes.)

MOTHER’S DAY

• THE CENTENNIAL Learn how this holiday debuted nationwide in 1914.
• OUR VALUES All this week in the OurValues project, Dr. Wayne Baker looks at how Mother’s experiences are changing today.
  • Part 1: Will you fly the flag?
  • Part 2: Is it Mother’s duty to look after hearth and home?
  • Part 3: Does a child need a home with both a mother and father to grow up happy?
  • Part 4: Are more moms staying home?
  • Part 5: Were moms working 150 years ago?
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• FAITH and BODY IMAGE Good news for young women from the latest research.
• FEED THE SPIRIT An unusual egg recipe recalls Moms from Poland (by way of Australia).
• INTERFAITH PEACEMAKERS Three amazing women!
  • Julia Ward Howe: She wrote the pacifist Mother’s Day Proclamation.
  • Evelyn Underhill: World War I made her a pacifist.
  • Jeanette Rankin: Opposed both World Wars.
• WE ARE CAREGIVERS This year, make time for Mom to make time. Sound unusual? It’s actually a wonderful idea from our caregiving columnist Heather Jose.
• DEBRA DARVICK The Best Words: ‘I had a mother who read to me …’
• SUZY FARBMAN Unforgettable: Memories bind a musician and her mother
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MOMS and MOVIES

• VISUAL PARABLES A salute to all of those memorable Moms portrayed by Susan Sarandon.
  • LITTLE WOMEN 1994 That’s the version of the movie to enjoy over and over again. 5 Stars from faith-and-film columnist Edward McNulty.
  • THE LUNCHBOX From India, a film worthy of 5 stars for surfacing women’s roles.
  • ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE Yes, it’s vampires once again. But it’s a 4-star variation on the theme.
  • LE WEEK-END Nearly a 5-star review for this unusual story of a couple’s journey.
  • THE RAILWAY MAN Don’t miss this movie, starring Colin Firth and set in Asia in WWII.
  • FILM CAPSULES Mini-reviews at a glance. Check ’em out. Take Mom to a movie!
• WORLD’S TOUGHEST JOB Have you seen this online video? If not—go see it now! You’ll definitely want to share it with friends.

AND MORE …

• CHANGING PERCEPTIONS Rediscovering a major city—through the eyes of men and women who once were homeless.
• CINCO De MAYO Do you know the real story behind this largely American holiday?
• ALL HOLIDAYS Don’t miss a date! Bookmark our master index of all holidays and anniversaries.

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