In Sunday's Sun: spiritual readings
In Sunday's Arts & Life section, check out a review of The Other, the latest from David Guterson, whose debut novel was the hit Snow Falling on Cedars. His provocative new novel is about the transitory nature of choice and identity: how we become who we are destined to be, and what gets us to that place and keeps us there.
You can also get some recommended reading that will allow you to recharge your spiritual side. Among them:
Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs by Mattie J.T. Stepanek. Stepanek, a Maryland boy who died of a neuromuscular disease before he reached age 14, produced books of extremely insightful poetry. This is a child's amazingly mature faith-based perception of what is important in life.
Forgiveness: A Legacy of the West Nickel Mines Amish School by John L. Ruth.
Many people were surprised by the response of an Amish community to the shooting deaths and wounding of their schoolchildren in 2006. Forgiveness is basic to their Christian tradition and is described and clearly discussed by a Mennonite writer who relates it to other religions as well.
My Life With the Saints by the Rev. James Martin. The saints can be our friends and role models as we go about our daily lives.
