Book, Video, Podcast Recommendations

Book Recommendation: The Winter Wives by Canadian novelist and former journalist Linden MacIntyre (Paperback, Vintage Press, 2022).

This book is a gripping story of secrets, memories, families and friendships. The author introduces characters, very real people, good people with flaws we eventually discover.

Byron is the narrator guiding us through the pages and through his own journey. Events move us between Nova Scotia and Toronto as we interact with his best friend Alan, and their wives, Peggy and Annie. Questions: Do we ever really know people we think we do? Do we really know ourselves?

Eleanor McCloskey, CND

Video Recommendation: The Henri Nouwen Society is committed to introducing Henri Nouwen to a new generation of spiritually hungry readers and seekers through creative programs, partnerships, and initiatives. Their YouTube channel Henri Nouwen and the Art of Living presents Helen Prejean CSJ, a Catholic religious sister and a leading American advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, and author of  “Dead  Man Walking”. ART OF LIVING Conference | SISTER HELEN PREJEAN, "Ask Not for Understanding. Ask for the Fire!" – YouTube.

Mary Myers, Associate

Podcast Recommendation: Hunger for Wholeness with Ilia Delio and 13 year old Gabi Sloan engaging in 30 minute conversations with speakers in interdisciplinary fields of science and religion who are finding answers on how to live wholistic lives and finding love at the centre of the universe. You can access these at https://christogenesis.org/ if you click on Listen Now on the Hunger for Wholeness title.

Kathy Kelly, Associate