Books Build Friendships
BIG NEWS Those amazing journalism students at MSU are dramatically expanding their series of books that answer the real cross-cultural questions people ask every day. Their latest books celebrate Asian-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. Read about the latest MSU trio of books—and how you can meet the MSU team in August.- ADAM HAMILTON ReadTheSpirit magazine looks far and wide to highlight authors promoting healthy communities. Here is our interview with Adam Hamilton, whose new books are published by HarperOne and Abingdon.
UNITED AMERICA and A LETTER The good news about the groundbreaking books by Dr. Wayne Baker and Ken Wilson is spreading nationwide. Here is a fascinating update on the many ways readers are spreading this news nationwide.- OUR VALUES This week, in his five-part OurValues series, Dr. Wayne Baker takes us to Belfast, Maine—and beyond—to show us that civil conversations are, indeed, possible. And isn’t that good news?
- KEEP PAYING IT FORWARD Come on! Give Heather Jose a moment in WeAreCaregivers and she’ll convince you to keep it going.
- LAUGHTER IS THE BEST … You know! It’s often the best medicine. That’s true especially in hard economic times. The Poynter Institute welcomed author Rodney Curtis to talk online about his humorous book about … losing his job. That’s right. Check it out.
- SERVE SOMETHING TASTY Sharing food is a universal act of hospitality and our FeedTheSpirit columnist Bobbie Lewis, this week, shows us how to make traditional Persian tahdig,or crispy rice.
- LOOKING TO NATURE Author Debra Darvick shares her latest His Lens/My Pen, a playfully head-over-heels look at nature.
- LOOKING TO THE MOON Godsigns author Suzy Farbman tells a real-life story of a woman whose fondness for the moon changed her life.
INTERFAITH PEACEMAKERS
REMEMBERING GLEN STASSEN A global giant among peacemakers, Glen Stassen turned “Just War” theory into “Just Peacemaking.” Friends share a tribute to Stassen, who died recently.- SIMONE WEIL Artist Frank Mayo honors the visionary writer Simone Weil.
- YOUNG PEACEMAKER Meet Nehemiah Rosell, a young man who already is circling the globe.
- ALL OF OUR PEACEMAKERS See all of the inspiring profiles in this long-running series at a glance.
MOVIES and MORE
- SEE ‘JOE’ Faith and film author Edward McNulty says this is a 5-star drama.
- ‘TRANSCENDENCE’ It’s a 4-star look at a troubling future.
- ‘UNDER THE SKIN’ McNulty gives it 3 stars.
MAY HOLIDAYS
- MAY CELEBRATES Asian Americans, Jewish Americans and much more!
- ALL HOLIDAYS Visit our complete index of upcoming holidays and anniversaries.
