16 Children's Books For 'Spiritual But Not Religious' Families

Updated April 4, 2016 at 12:13 PM

While a growing number of Americans are forsaking traditional religious identities, they're still asking the big questions: What is God? How do I make meaning in my life? What is the purpose of it all?

In fact, although the religiously unaffiliated are now the second-largest religious demographic in the country, Americans' level of spirituality seems to be on the rise. According to Pew Research Center surveys conducted in 2007 and 2014, more people in recent years are reporting feelings of wonder about the universe and spiritual peace and well-being. Among those who identify as "spiritual but not religious," about 67 percent are "absolutely certain" that God exists.

The growth of the unaffiliated is largely driven by the Millennial generation. As this group ages and begins to have kids, Millennial parents will certainly be searching for ways to pass their expansive spirituality to their children.

With that in mind, HuffPost Religion put together this book list for "spiritual but not religious" families who want their kids to look at the universe (and at the possibility of God) with plenty of awe and wonder. Most are books that describe a general sense of spirituality. Some refer to a specific religious tradition in a way that is accessible to people of all faiths. Other books celebrate the values that unite all faiths -- being kind to your neighbor, loving boundlessly, and treating people who are different with respect.

Scroll down for a list that includes books for a variety of ages -- from young children to adolescents -- and add your own favorites to the comments below.

The Three Questions, by Jon J. Muth

"Yearning to be a good person, Nikolai asks, 'When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?' Sonya the heron, Gogol the monkey and Pushkin the dog offer their opinions, but their answers do not satisfy Nikolai. He visits Leo, an old turtle who lives in the mountains. While there, he helps Leo with his garden and rescues an injured panda and her cub, and in so doing, finds the answers he seeks. As Leo explains, 'There is only one important time, and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side.' Moral without being moralistic, the tale sends a simple and direct message unfreighted by pomp or pedantry." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-439-19996-4" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> — "Yearning to be a good person, Nikolai asks, 'When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?' Sonya the heron, Gogol the monkey and Pushkin the dog offer their opinions, but their answers do not satisfy Nikolai. He visits Leo, an old turtle who lives in the mountains. While there, he helps Leo with his garden and rescues an injured panda and her cub, and in so doing, finds the answers he seeks. As Leo explains, 'There is only one important time, and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side.' Moral without being moralistic, the tale sends a simple and direct message unfreighted by pomp or pedantry." -- Publishers Weekly

Cry, Heart, But Never Break, by Glen Ringtved

"This contemplative tale sprang from the depths of [Ringtved's] own experience — when his mother was dying and he struggled to explain what was happening to his young children, she offered some words of comfort: 'Cry, Heart, but never break.' It was the grandmother’s way of assuring the children that the profound sadness of loss is to be allowed rather than resisted, then folded into the wholeness of life, which continues to unfold." -- <a href="https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/03/08/cry-heart-but-never-break/" target="_blank">Brain Pickings</a> — "This contemplative tale sprang from the depths of [Ringtved's] own experience — when his mother was dying and he struggled to explain what was happening to his young children, she offered some words of comfort: 'Cry, Heart, but never break.' It was the grandmother’s way of assuring the children that the profound sadness of loss is to be allowed rather than resisted, then folded into the wholeness of life, which continues to unfold." -- Brain Pickings

Maddi's Fridge, by Lois Brandt

"Hungry after playing in the park, Sofia opens the fridge in Maddi’s apartment and finds only a carton of milk inside. Maddi explains that her mom doesn’t have enough money for much else. Sofia is surprised but promises to keep her friend’s secret ... The bright, friendly illustrations soften the topic while still conveying the characters’ difficult feelings, such as worry and embarrassment. Gentle, age-appropriate humor releases the tension, keeping readers engaged as Sofia discovers how to best help her friend. A note at the end offers suggestions for helping others in need. A thoughtful and well-executed look at the challenge of childhood hunger." -- <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lois-brandt/maddis-fridge/" target="_blank">Kirkus Reviews</a> — "Hungry after playing in the park, Sofia opens the fridge in Maddi’s apartment and finds only a carton of milk inside. Maddi explains that her mom doesn’t have enough money for much else. Sofia is surprised but promises to keep her friend’s secret ... The bright, friendly illustrations soften the topic while still conveying the characters’ difficult feelings, such as worry and embarrassment. Gentle, age-appropriate humor releases the tension, keeping readers engaged as Sofia discovers how to best help her friend. A note at the end offers suggestions for helping others in need. A thoughtful and well-executed look at the challenge of childhood hunger." -- Kirkus Reviews

The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster

“<i>The Phantom Tollbooth</i>‘s message is bracing but benign: it calls on us to rise to the challenge of the world by paying proper attention to its wonder and difficulty. Boredom and depression are far from merely childish demons, not least because an adult has to battle them for so much longer. When [main character] Milo thinks at the book’s beginning that ‘it seemed a great wonder that the world, which was so large, could sometimes feel so small and empty,’ it must strike a chord with every reader, young or old.” — <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/jul/17/phantom-tollbooth-norman-juster" target="_blank" data-beacon="{"p":{"mnid":"entry_text","lnid":"citation","mpid":3}}">The Guardian</a> — “*The Phantom Tollbooth*‘s message is bracing but benign: it calls on us to rise to the challenge of the world by paying proper attention to its wonder and difficulty. Boredom and depression are far from merely childish demons, not least because an adult has to battle them for so much longer. When [main character] Milo thinks at the book’s beginning that ‘it seemed a great wonder that the world, which was so large, could sometimes feel so small and empty,’ it must strike a chord with every reader, young or old.” — The Guardian

The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“Disguised as a children’s book, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella <i>The Little Prince</i> offers more wisdom in its very few pages than some authors can hope to produce in a lifetime. The fact that it’s been translated into more than 230 languages from the original French is proof that its message resonates worldwide.” — <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/13/the-little-prince-quotes-wisdom-gps-guide_n_3720394.html" target="_blank" data-beacon="{"p":{"mnid":"entry_text","lnid":"citation","mpid":13}}">The Huffington Post</a> — “Disguised as a children’s book, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella *The Little Prince* offers more wisdom in its very few pages than some authors can hope to produce in a lifetime. The fact that it’s been translated into more than 230 languages from the original French is proof that its message resonates worldwide.” — The Huffington Post

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume

"A few months shy of her 12th birthday, Margaret Simon is starting school in a new town and asking God some serious questions. Like, when is she going to get her period? What bra should she buy? And if her mom is Jewish and her dad is Christian, is she supposed to join the Y or the Jewish Community Center? Blume turned millions of pre-teens into readers. She did it by asking the right questions—and avoiding pat, easy answers." -- <a href="http://entertainment.time.com/2005/10/16/all-time-100-novels/slide/are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret-1970-by-judy-blume/" target="_blank">Time</a><a href="http://entertainment.time.com/2005/10/16/all-time-100-novels/slide/the-assistant-1957-by-bernard-malamud/"><br /></a> — "A few months shy of her 12th birthday, Margaret Simon is starting school in a new town and asking God some serious questions. Like, when is she going to get her period? What bra should she buy? And if her mom is Jewish and her dad is Christian, is she supposed to join the Y or the Jewish Community Center? Blume turned millions of pre-teens into readers. She did it by asking the right questions—and avoiding pat, easy answers." -- Time

One Good Deed, by Terri Fields

"Fields ... present a pay-it-forward story that shows how one kind action -- sharing some fresh-picked mulberries with an elderly neighbor, for instance -- can turn an unfriendly neighborhood into one overflowing with generosity ... A closing reference to these deeds as mitzvahs is the only religious element in the story -- it’s clear that these actions cross all backgrounds and belief systems." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4677-3478-3" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> — "Fields ... present a pay-it-forward story that shows how one kind action -- sharing some fresh-picked mulberries with an elderly neighbor, for instance -- can turn an unfriendly neighborhood into one overflowing with generosity ... A closing reference to these deeds as mitzvahs is the only religious element in the story -- it’s clear that these actions cross all backgrounds and belief systems." -- Publishers Weekly

Steps and Stones: An Anh's Anger Story, by Gail Silver

"Anh is left out of a recess play session, and his companion, Anger, a red-haired fellow wearing shoes remarkably like Anh’s, suggests a way of getting back at the boys who have left Anh out of their game. But Anh finds something else to do with his Anger: walking meditation, which yields some unexpected connections. This offbeat story makes the potentially cerebral topic of dealing appropriately with anger simple and delightfully visual." -- <a href="http://reviews.publishersweekly.com/978-1-935209-87-4" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> — "Anh is left out of a recess play session, and his companion, Anger, a red-haired fellow wearing shoes remarkably like Anh’s, suggests a way of getting back at the boys who have left Anh out of their game. But Anh finds something else to do with his Anger: walking meditation, which yields some unexpected connections. This offbeat story makes the potentially cerebral topic of dealing appropriately with anger simple and delightfully visual." -- Publishers Weekly

Ilyas & Duck Search For Allah, by Omar S. Khawaja

"<i>Ilyas and Duck Search for Allah</i> is an adorable adventure in which the two main characters go on a quest to look for Allah. One night, Ilyas wonders about the location of Allah and after discussing this with his good pal Duck, they concoct some ideas of where they might find Him. After encountering a number of unusual and interesting animals along the way, all of whom tell the duo something unique about themselves that Allah has created, Ilyas and Duck realise that they can’t actually see Allah like they can see the animals… Ilyas comes to the realisation that 'We see Allah through all His creations. And through them we believe Allah to be true.'" -- <a href="http://www.readlittlemuslims.com/book-review-ilyas-and-duck-search-for-allah/" target="_blank">Read Little Muslims</a> — "*Ilyas and Duck Search for Allah* is an adorable adventure in which the two main characters go on a quest to look for Allah. One night, Ilyas wonders about the location of Allah and after discussing this with his good pal Duck, they concoct some ideas of where they might find Him. After encountering a number of unusual and interesting animals along the way, all of whom tell the duo something unique about themselves that Allah has created, Ilyas and Duck realise that they can’t actually see Allah like they can see the animals… Ilyas comes to the realisation that 'We see Allah through all His creations. And through them we believe Allah to be true.'" -- Read Little Muslims

Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, by Emily Haynes and Sanjay Patel

"[Ganesha is] a kid with a wicked sweet tooth, which combined with his hubris leads him to bite into a jawbreaker candy that breaks his tusk. As he confronts his fear of being ridiculed for his 'lopsided' looks, complaining to his best friend Mr. Mouse, he runs into Vyasa, the poet. The old man tells the young elephant god that he’s been looking for him because he needed a scribe to write his poem about 'the beginning of things,' which was so long that 'all the pens in the world would break before it was done.' The two strike a deal for Ganesha to use his broken tusk to write the poem without stopping, as long as he understood the meaning of it all. And 100,000 verses later <i>The Mahabharata</i> was finished and the broken tusk that Ganesha once tried to toss away now had value and his looks were much less important." -- <a href="http://www.ew.com/article/2012/10/03/ganeshas-sweet-tooth" target="_blank">Entertainment Weekly</a> — "[Ganesha is] a kid with a wicked sweet tooth, which combined with his hubris leads him to bite into a jawbreaker candy that breaks his tusk. As he confronts his fear of being ridiculed for his 'lopsided' looks, complaining to his best friend Mr. Mouse, he runs into Vyasa, the poet. The old man tells the young elephant god that he’s been looking for him because he needed a scribe to write his poem about 'the beginning of things,' which was so long that 'all the pens in the world would break before it was done.' The two strike a deal for Ganesha to use his broken tusk to write the poem without stopping, as long as he understood the meaning of it all. And 100,000 verses later *The Mahabharata* was finished and the broken tusk that Ganesha once tried to toss away now had value and his looks were much less important." -- Entertainment Weekly

The Boy and the Ocean, by Max Lucado

"After playing in the waves with his mother, and hiking through a mountain with his father, the boy hears his parents offer a soothing refrain: 'God's love is like the mountains, my little boy… It's always here./ It's always big. It never ends. God's love is special.' ... While the story communicates the spiritual benefits of parents exposing children to the natural world and sharing their beliefs about God, the artwork brings the message home." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4335-3931-2" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> — "After playing in the waves with his mother, and hiking through a mountain with his father, the boy hears his parents offer a soothing refrain: 'God's love is like the mountains, my little boy… It's always here./ It's always big. It never ends. God's love is special.' ... While the story communicates the spiritual benefits of parents exposing children to the natural world and sharing their beliefs about God, the artwork brings the message home." -- Publishers Weekly

What is God, by Etan Boritzer

"In a world increasingly torn by religious strife, the laudable motive behind this book is to try and answer the question ``What is God?'' and to give children a sense of universal brotherhood by celebrating similarities in differing religions. Boritzer starts off well, explaining some of the historical concepts of God, what the word religion means and how different religious groups worship." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-88925-931-7" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> — "In a world increasingly torn by religious strife, the laudable motive behind this book is to try and answer the question ``What is God?'' and to give children a sense of universal brotherhood by celebrating similarities in differing religions. Boritzer starts off well, explaining some of the historical concepts of God, what the word religion means and how different religious groups worship." -- Publishers Weekly

When God Was A Little Girl, by David Weiss

"The author responds to his young daughter’s questions about God by telling the story of creation using the image of God as a little girl doing an art project. The race, ethnicity and age of the girl change from page to page. The girl-child God uses all manner of paint, song, glitter, colors, darkness, light and clay among her creative tools.People are created in 'bunches' and  'each one was a little different. Some were the color of deep, dark dirt; some looked like the pale sand on the beach. Some were boys and some were girls. Some were taller; some were shorter. Some were thin; some were round. And God thought they all looked just right!'" -- <a href="http://hneumark.com/2014/03/29/when-god-was-a-little-girl-a-review/" target="_blank">Heidi Neumark</a>, Pastor at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrinityLutheranNYC/?pnref=lhc" target="_blank">Trinity Lutheran Church</a> — "The author responds to his young daughter’s questions about God by telling the story of creation using the image of God as a little girl doing an art project. The race, ethnicity and age of the girl change from page to page. The girl-child God uses all manner of paint, song, glitter, colors, darkness, light and clay among her creative tools.People are created in 'bunches' and 'each one was a little different. Some were the color of deep, dark dirt; some looked like the pale sand on the beach. Some were boys and some were girls. Some were taller; some were shorter. Some were thin; some were round. And God thought they all looked just right!'" -- Heidi Neumark, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church

The Apple Tree

"Little Shaima plants a seed with her father in their front yard to grow a beautiful apple tree. Her father attempts to convince her that sharing whatever apples grow would be considered an act of charity. When apples finally grow on her tree, however, she becomes reluctant to share them with others. Then when she notices the happiness the apples bring to her friends, animals and birds, she begins to understand the merits of freely giving them away. This story follows Shaima’s inner struggle to overcome her own selfishness and discover the joy of sharing with others." -- <a href="http://www.ruqayasbookshelf.com/the-prophet-says-series-book-review/" target="_blank">Ruqaya's Bookshelf</a> — "Little Shaima plants a seed with her father in their front yard to grow a beautiful apple tree. Her father attempts to convince her that sharing whatever apples grow would be considered an act of charity. When apples finally grow on her tree, however, she becomes reluctant to share them with others. Then when she notices the happiness the apples bring to her friends, animals and birds, she begins to understand the merits of freely giving them away. This story follows Shaima’s inner struggle to overcome her own selfishness and discover the joy of sharing with others." -- Ruqaya's Bookshelf

The Golden Rule, by Ilene Cooper

"A boy and his grandfather observe the phrase 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' on a billboard and begin to discuss the meaning of the words ... Woven into this intergenerational exchange, Cooper offers interpretations of how the rule is stated in the holy books of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and other major religions." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-8109-0960-1" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> — "A boy and his grandfather observe the phrase 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' on a billboard and begin to discuss the meaning of the words ... Woven into this intergenerational exchange, Cooper offers interpretations of how the rule is stated in the holy books of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and other major religions." -- Publishers Weekly

God's Paintbrush, by Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

"This classic ... uses questions and drawings to invite children to encounter God during moments and activities in their own lives. One kid thinks of a sunbeam as God's paintbrush and wonders what color to paint the world today. Two children at the beach imagine that the rain is God's tears and the giant waves with white foam on the top make God laugh. The author asks, 'What do you think would make God cry or laugh?' ... The interactive approach of this wonder-inducing book encourages adults to join in the quest to discover God in the everyday." -- <a href="http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/books/reviews/view/5673" target="_blank">Spirituality & Practice </a> — "This classic ... uses questions and drawings to invite children to encounter God during moments and activities in their own lives. One kid thinks of a sunbeam as God's paintbrush and wonders what color to paint the world today. Two children at the beach imagine that the rain is God's tears and the giant waves with white foam on the top make God laugh. The author asks, 'What do you think would make God cry or laugh?' ... The interactive approach of this wonder-inducing book encourages adults to join in the quest to discover God in the everyday." -- Spirituality & Practice

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The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster

<p>"<em>The Phantom Tollbooth</em>'s message is bracing but benign: it calls on us to rise to the challenge of the world by paying proper attention to its wonder and difficulty. Boredom and depression are far from merely childish demons, not least because an adult has to battle them for so much longer. When [main character] Milo thinks at the book's beginning that 'it seemed a great wonder that the world, which was so large, could sometimes feel so small and empty,' it must strike a chord with every reader, young or old." -- <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/jul/17/phantom-tollbooth-norman-juster" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></p> — "*The Phantom Tollbooth*'s message is bracing but benign: it calls on us to rise to the challenge of the world by paying proper attention to its wonder and difficulty. Boredom and depression are far from merely childish demons, not least because an adult has to battle them for so much longer. When [main character] Milo thinks at the book's beginning that 'it seemed a great wonder that the world, which was so large, could sometimes feel so small and empty,' it must strike a chord with every reader, young or old." -- The Guardian

The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories, by Marina Keegan

<p>"When Marina Keegan wasn’t tapped to join one of Yale’s secret societies, she gave herself less than two hours to wallow in disappointment, then pledged to spend the time she would have spent 'chatting in a tomb' writing a book. Five days after graduation, Keegan was killed in a car accident on Cape Cod. She was 22.</p> <p>'The Opposite of Loneliness' is a record of that time better spent. The book of nine short stories and nine essays takes its title from Keegan’s last essay to appear in the Yale Daily News, which went viral in the days after her death when it was read by 1.4 million people in 98 countries. In it Keegan writes with an eerie urgency: 'We can’t, we MUST not lose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have.'" -- <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/books/2014/04/07/review-the-opposite-loneliness-essays-and-stories-marina-keegan/u9gvKsB0d25xY9cf6jDwZI/story.html" target="_blank">The Boston Globe</a></p> — "When Marina Keegan wasn’t tapped to join one of Yale’s secret societies, she gave herself less than two hours to wallow in disappointment, then pledged to spend the time she would have spent 'chatting in a tomb' writing a book. Five days after graduation, Keegan was killed in a car accident on Cape Cod. She was 22.

'The Opposite of Loneliness' is a record of that time better spent. The book of nine short stories and nine essays takes its title from Keegan’s last essay to appear in the Yale Daily News, which went viral in the days after her death when it was read by 1.4 million people in 98 countries. In it Keegan writes with an eerie urgency: 'We can’t, we MUST not lose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have.'" -- The Boston Globe

Sophie's World, by Jostein Gaarder

"Sophie Amundsen arrives home from school to find two cryptic messages in her mailbox: 'Who are you?' and 'Where does the world come from?' Soon she is receiving lectures in the mail on ancient thought from an unknown correspondent. ... A climactic philosophical garden party becomes the novel's most comic and memorable set piece, inserting into this Norwegian book of virtues, with its homage to the Western intellectual canon and its spirit of common sense, a counterspirit of carnival and sexual anarchy." -- <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1994/09/25/books/hooked-on-philosophy.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> — "Sophie Amundsen arrives home from school to find two cryptic messages in her mailbox: 'Who are you?' and 'Where does the world come from?' Soon she is receiving lectures in the mail on ancient thought from an unknown correspondent. ... A climactic philosophical garden party becomes the novel's most comic and memorable set piece, inserting into this Norwegian book of virtues, with its homage to the Western intellectual canon and its spirit of common sense, a counterspirit of carnival and sexual anarchy." -- The New York Times

Thirst: Poems, by Mary Oliver

<p>"Throughout the poems in Thirst, Oliver explores her sense of God, her understanding of faith... In 'On Thy Wondrous Works I Will Meditate,' one of her best poems, she offers a riff on the 145th psalm, stepping through the thickets of soul-searching, attempting to locate and believe in belief itself... The poem ends with a colloquy with God: 'O Lord of melons, of mercy, though I am / not ready, nor worthy, I am climbing toward you.'" -- <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/books/2007/oct/06/featuresreviews.guardianreview27" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></p> — "Throughout the poems in Thirst, Oliver explores her sense of God, her understanding of faith... In 'On Thy Wondrous Works I Will Meditate,' one of her best poems, she offers a riff on the 145th psalm, stepping through the thickets of soul-searching, attempting to locate and believe in belief itself... The poem ends with a colloquy with God: 'O Lord of melons, of mercy, though I am / not ready, nor worthy, I am climbing toward you.'" -- The Guardian

Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life From Dear Sugar, by Cheryl Strayed

<p>"What makes a great advice columnist? The Portland writer Cheryl Strayed has proved during her tenure at the website the Rumpus, where she has helmed the Dear Sugar column since 2010, that the only requirement is that you give great advice -- tender, frank, uplifting and unrelenting. Strayed's columns, now collected as 'Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life From Dear Sugar,' advise people on such diverse struggles as miscarriage, infidelity, poverty and addiction, and it's really hard to think of anyone better at the job." -- <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/books/article/Tiny-Beautiful-Things-by-Cheryl-Strayed-3706272.php" target="_blank">SFGate</a></p> — "What makes a great advice columnist? The Portland writer Cheryl Strayed has proved during her tenure at the website the Rumpus, where she has helmed the Dear Sugar column since 2010, that the only requirement is that you give great advice -- tender, frank, uplifting and unrelenting. Strayed's columns, now collected as 'Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life From Dear Sugar,' advise people on such diverse struggles as miscarriage, infidelity, poverty and addiction, and it's really hard to think of anyone better at the job." -- SFGate

The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

<p>"Disguised as a children's book, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella <em>The Little Prince</em> offers more wisdom in its very few pages than some authors can hope to produce in a lifetime. The fact that it's been translated into more than 230 languages from the original French is proof that its message resonates worldwide." -- <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/13/the-little-prince-quotes-wisdom-gps-guide_n_3720394.html" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a></p> — "Disguised as a children's book, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella *The Little Prince* offers more wisdom in its very few pages than some authors can hope to produce in a lifetime. The fact that it's been translated into more than 230 languages from the original French is proof that its message resonates worldwide." -- The Huffington Post

The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion

"Joan Didion's memoir 'The Year of Magical Thinking' is about grieving for her husband, fellow writer John Gregory Dunne. ... In her memoir, Didion contemplates how the rituals of daily life are fundamentally altered when her life's companion is taken from her. Her impressions, both sharply observed and utterly reasonable, form a picture of an intelligent woman grappling with her past and future." -- <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4956088" target="_blank">NPR</a> <!--EndFragment--> — "Joan Didion's memoir 'The Year of Magical Thinking' is about grieving for her husband, fellow writer John Gregory Dunne. ... In her memoir, Didion contemplates how the rituals of daily life are fundamentally altered when her life's companion is taken from her. Her impressions, both sharply observed and utterly reasonable, form a picture of an intelligent woman grappling with her past and future." -- NPR

The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

<p>"The charming tale of Santiago, a shepherd boy, who dreams of seeing the world, is compelling in its own right, but gains resonance through the many lessons Santiago learns during his adventures. He journeys from Spain to Morocco in search of worldly success, and eventually to Egypt, where a fateful encounter with an alchemist brings him at last to self-understanding and spiritual enlightenment." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-250217-9" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a></p> — "The charming tale of Santiago, a shepherd boy, who dreams of seeing the world, is compelling in its own right, but gains resonance through the many lessons Santiago learns during his adventures. He journeys from Spain to Morocco in search of worldly success, and eventually to Egypt, where a fateful encounter with an alchemist brings him at last to self-understanding and spiritual enlightenment." -- Publishers Weekly

The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant

<p>"In 'The Red Tent,' [Diamant] imagined a fuller life for Dinah, daughter of Jacob, whose relationship with the prince Schechem led to a brutal massacre carried out on the royal family by two of her brothers. The 'red tent' is the traditional retreat for menstruating women, and a symbol of their mutual love and support in a world dominated by men... Having given voice to one of the Bible’s silent women, she believes both genders can appreciate the perspective: 'We’ve been reading it from men’s point of view for thousands of years.'" -- <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2014/12/04/xxxxxx/KWZrTANDP6X2Lt7TgztWeJ/story.html" target="_blank">The Boston Globe</a></p> — "In 'The Red Tent,' [Diamant] imagined a fuller life for Dinah, daughter of Jacob, whose relationship with the prince Schechem led to a brutal massacre carried out on the royal family by two of her brothers. The 'red tent' is the traditional retreat for menstruating women, and a symbol of their mutual love and support in a world dominated by men... Having given voice to one of the Bible’s silent women, she believes both genders can appreciate the perspective: 'We’ve been reading it from men’s point of view for thousands of years.'" -- The Boston Globe

Mortality, by Christopher Hitchens

<p>"When a consummately articulate, boundlessly bold journalist stricken with stage 4 esophageal cancer reports from the front lines about facing what he calls, among other things, 'hello darkness my old friend,' you sit up and pay attention. Mortality, by virtue of its ultimate unavoidability, raises questions about the very meaning of life, making it as challenging a subject as any tackled by Christopher Hitchens in his brilliant career." -- <a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/159995528/how-christopher-hitchens-faced-his-own-mortality" target="_blank">NPR</a></p> — "When a consummately articulate, boundlessly bold journalist stricken with stage 4 esophageal cancer reports from the front lines about facing what he calls, among other things, 'hello darkness my old friend,' you sit up and pay attention. Mortality, by virtue of its ultimate unavoidability, raises questions about the very meaning of life, making it as challenging a subject as any tackled by Christopher Hitchens in his brilliant career." -- NPR

The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy

"This book shows that how small things in life can affect a person's life but there is always a ray of hope sent by the almighty himself. ... A simple story of the complicated Ipe family set in the backdrop of social discrimination, communism and caste system, this book is mainly based on the betrayal and always pops the question into the mind of the reader 'Can we trust anyone? Can we trust ourselves?'" -- <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2012/mar/20/review-god-small-things-arundhati-roy" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> — "This book shows that how small things in life can affect a person's life but there is always a ray of hope sent by the almighty himself. ... A simple story of the complicated Ipe family set in the backdrop of social discrimination, communism and caste system, this book is mainly based on the betrayal and always pops the question into the mind of the reader 'Can we trust anyone? Can we trust ourselves?'" -- The Guardian

Mother Night, by Kurt Vonnegut

<p class="MsoNormal">"Howard Campbell, Jr., the narrator of 'Mother Night,' is an American writer living in Germany when the Nazis come to power. He is recruited by United States military intelligence to be a spy when World War II begins. As a respected playwright married to a popular German actress, Campbell easily ingratiates himself to the Nazis and offers his services as an anti-semite... The author reminds us that no matter how righteous our cause, no matter how insane and evil our enemy, we must be careful how we act if we want to keep our souls as artists and humans.  True in World War II, true in the sixties, true now." -- <a href="http://marklindquist.net/wp/?page_id=312" target="_blank">Mark Lindquist</a></p> — "Howard Campbell, Jr., the narrator of 'Mother Night,' is an American writer living in Germany when the Nazis come to power. He is recruited by United States military intelligence to be a spy when World War II begins. As a respected playwright married to a popular German actress, Campbell easily ingratiates himself to the Nazis and offers his services as an anti-semite... The author reminds us that no matter how righteous our cause, no matter how insane and evil our enemy, we must be careful how we act if we want to keep our souls as artists and humans. True in World War II, true in the sixties, true now." -- Mark Lindquist

The Shack, by Wm. Paul Young

<p>"America often gets lampooned as a nation of Jesus freaks, but it's even more a country caught up in the never-ending search for authenticity. Young's too-weird-for-the-pulpit thoughts about how Adam's rib and the female uterus form a 'circle of relationship' have the appeal of knobby heirloom-produce in a world where much religion arrives vacuum-packed. His theories -- how to believe in Adam while supporting particle-physics research; why the Lord is OK with your preference for lewd funk more than staid church music -- accomplish what mainstream faiths tend to fail at: connecting recondite doctrine to the tastes, rhythms, and mores of modern life." -- <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2010/06/why_we_love_the_shack.2.html" target="_blank">Slate</a></p> — "America often gets lampooned as a nation of Jesus freaks, but it's even more a country caught up in the never-ending search for authenticity. Young's too-weird-for-the-pulpit thoughts about how Adam's rib and the female uterus form a 'circle of relationship' have the appeal of knobby heirloom-produce in a world where much religion arrives vacuum-packed. His theories -- how to believe in Adam while supporting particle-physics research; why the Lord is OK with your preference for lewd funk more than staid church music -- accomplish what mainstream faiths tend to fail at: connecting recondite doctrine to the tastes, rhythms, and mores of modern life." -- Slate

The Dude and the Zen Master, by Jeff Bridges and Bernie Glassman

<p>"At a party about 15 years ago, Jeff Bridges found himself seated between spiritual leaders Bernie Glassman and Ram Dass, which led to an unexpected conversation about the parallels between The Dude, Bridges' iconic character in 'The Big Lebowski,' and the tenets of Buddhism... That conversation evolved into The Dude and the Zen Master, a book by Bridges and Glassman that captures their dialogue about the nature of spirituality." -- <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/02/jeff-bridges-big-lebowski-zen_n_6599352.html" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a></p> — "At a party about 15 years ago, Jeff Bridges found himself seated between spiritual leaders Bernie Glassman and Ram Dass, which led to an unexpected conversation about the parallels between The Dude, Bridges' iconic character in 'The Big Lebowski,' and the tenets of Buddhism... That conversation evolved into The Dude and the Zen Master, a book by Bridges and Glassman that captures their dialogue about the nature of spirituality." -- The Huffington Post

How Should a Person Be?, by Sheila Heti

<p>"Heti has cited 'The Hills,' the bygone MTV show about young people in Los Angeles, as one of the primary influences on 'How Should a Person Be?'... The novel shares with much reality television a kind of episodic aimlessness, and a focus on young, self-involved characters who spend a lot of time thinking about how they look to other people. In the hands of another novelist, this debt to reality television might lead to a biting indictment of the shallowness of the culture. But that is not what happens here. Heti sees the silliness in the desire for fame that drives such fare, but she also knows that same desire is involved in the impulse to make art." -- <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/books/review/how-should-a-person-be-by-sheila-heti.html?_r=1" target="_blank">The New York Times</a></p> — "Heti has cited 'The Hills,' the bygone MTV show about young people in Los Angeles, as one of the primary influences on 'How Should a Person Be?'... The novel shares with much reality television a kind of episodic aimlessness, and a focus on young, self-involved characters who spend a lot of time thinking about how they look to other people. In the hands of another novelist, this debt to reality television might lead to a biting indictment of the shallowness of the culture. But that is not what happens here. Heti sees the silliness in the desire for fame that drives such fare, but she also knows that same desire is involved in the impulse to make art." -- The New York Times

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are, by Alan Watts

<p>"Envisioned as a packet of essential advice a parent might hand down to his child on the brink of adulthood as initiation into the central mystery of life, this existential manual is rooted in what Watts calls 'a cross-fertilization of Western science with an Eastern intuition.' Though strictly nonreligious, the book explores many of the core inquiries which religions have historically tried to address -- the problems of life and love, death and sorrow, the universe and our place in it, what it means to have an 'I' at the center of our experience, and what the meaning of existence might be." -- <a href="http://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/27/alan-watts-taboo/" target="_blank">Brain Pickings</a></p> — "Envisioned as a packet of essential advice a parent might hand down to his child on the brink of adulthood as initiation into the central mystery of life, this existential manual is rooted in what Watts calls 'a cross-fertilization of Western science with an Eastern intuition.' Though strictly nonreligious, the book explores many of the core inquiries which religions have historically tried to address -- the problems of life and love, death and sorrow, the universe and our place in it, what it means to have an 'I' at the center of our experience, and what the meaning of existence might be." -- Brain Pickings

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, by Marjane Satrapi

<p>"Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' is the latest and one of the most delectable examples of a booming postmodern genre: autobiography by comic book... Satrapi's book combines political history and memoir, portraying a country's 20th-century upheavals through the story of one family. Her protagonist is Marji, a tough, sassy little Iranian girl, bent on prying from her evasive elders if not truth, at least a credible explanation of the travails they are living through... The book is full of bittersweet drawings of Marji's tête-à-têtes with God, who resembles Marx, 'though Marx's hair was a bit curlier.'" -- <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/11/books/god-looked-like-marx.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a></p> — "Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' is the latest and one of the most delectable examples of a booming postmodern genre: autobiography by comic book... Satrapi's book combines political history and memoir, portraying a country's 20th-century upheavals through the story of one family. Her protagonist is Marji, a tough, sassy little Iranian girl, bent on prying from her evasive elders if not truth, at least a credible explanation of the travails they are living through... The book is full of bittersweet drawings of Marji's tête-à-têtes with God, who resembles Marx, 'though Marx's hair was a bit curlier.'" -- The New York Times

The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells

<p>"The book was a brilliant combination of scientific speculation, sociological treatise and exciting storytelling. It not only gave popular culture the notion of time as a physical dimension; it also offered a parable of class warfare in which two futuristic races, the above-ground Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks, stood in for the working and leisure classes of Wells's time... The novel is a pessimistic look into the future and a downbeat statement about human evolution." -- <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2002/03/03/movies/film-wells-s-future-is-forever-recurring.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a></p> — "The book was a brilliant combination of scientific speculation, sociological treatise and exciting storytelling. It not only gave popular culture the notion of time as a physical dimension; it also offered a parable of class warfare in which two futuristic races, the above-ground Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks, stood in for the working and leisure classes of Wells's time... The novel is a pessimistic look into the future and a downbeat statement about human evolution." -- The New York Times

The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Zaslow

<p style="outline: none; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 23px !important; font-size: 16px !important;">"[This] last lecture, which Pausch entitled 'Really achieving your childhood dreams,' takes as its theme his youthful ambitions: how he achieved them, and how he helped others to achieve theirs. He doesn't discuss spirituality or religion, but speaks with the simple authority of a man who is looking death in the face and assessing what's really important about life. 'Never lose the childlike wonder,' he advises. 'Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.'" -- <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/randy-pausch-the-dying-man-who-taught-america-how-to-live-800182.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a></p> — "[This] last lecture, which Pausch entitled 'Really achieving your childhood dreams,' takes as its theme his youthful ambitions: how he achieved them, and how he helped others to achieve theirs. He doesn't discuss spirituality or religion, but speaks with the simple authority of a man who is looking death in the face and assessing what's really important about life. 'Never lose the childlike wonder,' he advises. 'Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.'" -- The Independent

Letters to a Young Poet, by Rainer Maria Rilke

<div class="widget storyContent article widget-editable viziwyg-section-1024 inpage-widget-8939454 articleContent" style="outline: none; font-size: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-top: -3px !important;"> <p style="outline: none; line-height: 23px !important; font-size: 16px !important;">"A letter written to Rilke by a young man entering a military career who secretly wished to become a poet himself forms the basis of this slim, jewel of a volume of ten letters, written in response by the Bohemian-Austrian poet over six years in the early 1900s when he was still cementing his reputation... The letters capture an enduring warmth and wisdom (be patient, he advises, write as if you have an eternity) that will give heart to aspiring poets today." -- <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/letters-to-a-young-poet-by-rainer-maria-rilke-2264689.html" target="_blank">The Independent</a></p> </div> — "A letter written to Rilke by a young man entering a military career who secretly wished to become a poet himself forms the basis of this slim, jewel of a volume of ten letters, written in response by the Bohemian-Austrian poet over six years in the early 1900s when he was still cementing his reputation... The letters capture an enduring warmth and wisdom (be patient, he advises, write as if you have an eternity) that will give heart to aspiring poets today." -- The Independent

Long Day's Journey into Night, by Eugene O'Neill

“By common consent, <i>Long Day’s Journey into Night</i> is Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece. ... The helplessness of family love to sustain, let alone heal, the wounds of marriage, of parenthood, and of sonship, have never been so remorselessly and so pathetically portrayed, and with a force of gesture too painful ever to be forgotten by any of us.” -- <a href="http://yalepress.yale.edu/book.asp?isbn=9780300093056" target="_blank">Harold Bloom, from the foreword to the Yale University Press edition</a> — “By common consent, *Long Day’s Journey into Night* is Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece. ... The helplessness of family love to sustain, let alone heal, the wounds of marriage, of parenthood, and of sonship, have never been so remorselessly and so pathetically portrayed, and with a force of gesture too painful ever to be forgotten by any of us.” -- Harold Bloom, from the foreword to the Yale University Press edition

Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda

<p>"Yogananda is best known for his groundbreaking memoir, 'Autobiography of a Yogi.' It has sold well over four million copies since its publication in 1947, and I suspect it has been read by two or three times that many, because it is the sort of book people lend to their friends. This was especially true in the 1960s and '70s, when Baby Boomer seekers were thirsty for Eastern wisdom and couldn't afford the five bucks to buy the AY, as it has come to be known... The AY prompted more Americans to explore Indian spirituality than any other text." -- <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/philip-goldberg/autobiogrpahy-of-a-yogi-tribute-yogananda_b_1319059.html" target="_blank">Philip Goldberg, The Huffington Post</a></p> — "Yogananda is best known for his groundbreaking memoir, 'Autobiography of a Yogi.' It has sold well over four million copies since its publication in 1947, and I suspect it has been read by two or three times that many, because it is the sort of book people lend to their friends. This was especially true in the 1960s and '70s, when Baby Boomer seekers were thirsty for Eastern wisdom and couldn't afford the five bucks to buy the AY, as it has come to be known... The AY prompted more Americans to explore Indian spirituality than any other text." -- Philip Goldberg, The Huffington Post

A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, by Santideva

<p>"This book is a translation of a famous and universally loved poem for daily living composed by the 8th century Buddhist Sage Shantideva. It charts the spiritual journey of a Bodhisattva, one who is committed to attaining full enlightenment for the sake of all living beings. The poem is written from the point of view of a practitioner and provides an extraordinary insight into the process of inner transformation one goes through while traversing the Bodhisattva path." -- <a href="http://kadampa.org/books/guide-to-the-bodhisattvas-way-of-life" target="_blank">Kadampa.org</a></p> — "This book is a translation of a famous and universally loved poem for daily living composed by the 8th century Buddhist Sage Shantideva. It charts the spiritual journey of a Bodhisattva, one who is committed to attaining full enlightenment for the sake of all living beings. The poem is written from the point of view of a practitioner and provides an extraordinary insight into the process of inner transformation one goes through while traversing the Bodhisattva path." -- Kadampa.org

A Gift of Love: Sermons from Strength to Love and Other Preachings, by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"This volume of sermons. ... is important because here we encounter King the preacher," <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/a-gift-of-love-martin-luther-king-sermons-from-strength-to-love-excerpt_n_2499321.html" target="_blank">writes</a> the Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, in the foreword to this volume. In one of the sermons, "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life," Warnock says that King issued "the clarion call of a spiritual genius and sober-minded sentinel who insists that we pray with our lips and our feet, and work with our heads, hearts, and hands for the beloved community, faithfully pushing against the tide of what he often called 'the triplet evils of racism, materialism and militarism.'" "In a divided world," writes Warnock, "and amid religious and political pronouncements in our public discourse that erroneously divide the self, we still need that message." — "This volume of sermons. ... is important because here we encounter King the preacher," writes the Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, in the foreword to this volume. In one of the sermons, "The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life," Warnock says that King issued "the clarion call of a spiritual genius and sober-minded sentinel who insists that we pray with our lips and our feet, and work with our heads, hearts, and hands for the beloved community, faithfully pushing against the tide of what he often called 'the triplet evils of racism, materialism and militarism.'" "In a divided world," writes Warnock, "and amid religious and political pronouncements in our public discourse that erroneously divide the self, we still need that message."

Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl

<!-- [if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <p>"The book begins with a lengthy, austere, and deeply moving personal essay about Frankl's imprisonment in Auschwitz and other concentration camps for five years, and his struggle during this time to find reasons to live. The second part of the book, called 'Logotherapy in a Nutshell,' describes the psychotherapeutic method that Frankl pioneered as a result of his experiences in the concentration camps. Freud believed that sexual instincts and urges were the driving force of humanity's life; Frankl, by contrast, believes that man's deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose... 'Our generation is realistic, for we have come to know man as he really is,' Frankl writes. 'After all, man is that being who invented the gas chambers of Auschwitz; however, he is also that being who entered those gas chambers upright, with the Lord's Prayer or the Shema Yisrael on his lips.'" -- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0671023373" target="_blank">Amazon review</a> </p> — "The book begins with a lengthy, austere, and deeply moving personal essay about Frankl's imprisonment in Auschwitz and other concentration camps for five years, and his struggle during this time to find reasons to live. The second part of the book, called 'Logotherapy in a Nutshell,' describes the psychotherapeutic method that Frankl pioneered as a result of his experiences in the concentration camps. Freud believed that sexual instincts and urges were the driving force of humanity's life; Frankl, by contrast, believes that man's deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose... 'Our generation is realistic, for we have come to know man as he really is,' Frankl writes. 'After all, man is that being who invented the gas chambers of Auschwitz; however, he is also that being who entered those gas chambers upright, with the Lord's Prayer or the Shema Yisrael on his lips.'" -- Amazon review

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brené Brown

<p>"Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, is the first to admit that vulnerability makes her uncomfortable, but posits that daring to fail is the only true way to be wholeheartedly engaged in any aspect of life. 'Experiencing vulnerability isn’t a choice -- the only choice we have is how we’re going to respond when we are confronted with uncertainty, risk and emotional disclosure,' she says." -- <a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-592-40733-0" target="_blank">Publishers Weekly</a> </p> — "Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, is the first to admit that vulnerability makes her uncomfortable, but posits that daring to fail is the only true way to be wholeheartedly engaged in any aspect of life. 'Experiencing vulnerability isn’t a choice -- the only choice we have is how we’re going to respond when we are confronted with uncertainty, risk and emotional disclosure,' she says." -- Publishers Weekly

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