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Religion Book Summaries

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask
by Mark Mittelberg • 2010
Nine questions Christians dread, and the counter-questions that turn skeptics into seekers.
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500+
The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask Summary
The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask
Nine questions Christians dread, and the counter-questions that turn skeptics into seekers.
by Mark Mittelberg 2010 352 pages
3.95
500+ ratings
Cynicism
by Ansgar Allen • 2014
Cynicism once meant tearing everything down. Now it just means giving up.
3.71
146
Cynicism Summary
Cynicism
Cynicism once meant tearing everything down. Now it just means giving up.
by Ansgar Allen 2014 280 pages
3.71
146 ratings
Zen Lessons
by Thomas Cleary • 1989
Zen's manual for leaders: influence without ego, authority without force, clarity without dogma.
3.87
231
Zen Lessons Summary
Zen Lessons
Zen's manual for leaders: influence without ego, authority without force, clarity without dogma.
by Thomas Cleary 1989 169 pages
3.87
231 ratings
Kingdoms in Conflict
by Charles W. Colson • 1987
Two rival kingdoms shape every society. Push one aside, and the other becomes a tyrant.
4.08
317
Kingdoms in Conflict Summary
Kingdoms in Conflict
Two rival kingdoms shape every society. Push one aside, and the other becomes a tyrant.
by Charles W. Colson 1987 448 pages
4.08
317 ratings
Carl Gustav Jung
by Frank McLynn • 1996
The theories that made Jung famous grew from the very madness he feared was consuming him.
4.18
330
Carl Gustav Jung Summary
Carl Gustav Jung
The theories that made Jung famous grew from the very madness he feared was consuming him.
by Frank McLynn 1996 640 pages
4.18
330 ratings
The Sabbath
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1951
The first holy object was a day. The Sabbath offers liberation from a civilization of things.
4.37
7k+
The Sabbath Summary
The Sabbath
The first holy object was a day. The Sabbath offers liberation from a civilization of things.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1951 118 pages
4.37
7k+ ratings
Have a New Husband by Friday
by Kevin Leman • 2009
Three things your husband needs more than love: figure them out and he'll chase you again.
3.78
500+
Have a New Husband by Friday Summary
Have a New Husband by Friday
Three things your husband needs more than love: figure them out and he'll chase you again.
by Kevin Leman 2009 224 pages
3.78
500+ ratings
Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State
by Andrew Gelman • 2008
Wealthy states lean left; within them, wealth predicts right. The data that reconciles the split.
3.64
376
Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State Summary
Red State, Blue State, Rich State, Poor State
Wealthy states lean left; within them, wealth predicts right. The data that reconciles the split.
by Andrew Gelman 2008 240 pages
3.64
376 ratings
In the Presence of My Enemies
by Gracia Burnham • 2003
Captured by Abu Sayyaf on their 18th anniversary, she survived 376 days. Her husband did not.
4.30
8k+
In the Presence of My Enemies Summary
In the Presence of My Enemies
Captured by Abu Sayyaf on their 18th anniversary, she survived 376 days. Her husband did not.
by Gracia Burnham 2003 340 pages
4.30
8k+ ratings
The Temperament God Gave You
by Art Bennett • 2005
Your inborn temperament is the key to better relationships, motivation, and a deeper spiritual life.
4.26
1k+
The Temperament God Gave You Summary
The Temperament God Gave You
Your inborn temperament is the key to better relationships, motivation, and a deeper spiritual life.
by Art Bennett 2005 265 pages
4.26
1k+ ratings
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick • 2001
Fear targets women in predictable ways. The biblical route from anxiety to genuine confidence.
4.32
500+
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety Summary
Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
Fear targets women in predictable ways. The biblical route from anxiety to genuine confidence.
by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick 2001 230 pages
4.32
500+ ratings
In the Name of Jesus
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 1989
Jesus asked Peter three questions before making him a leader. Not one was about results.
4.31
13k+
In the Name of Jesus Summary
In the Name of Jesus
Jesus asked Peter three questions before making him a leader. Not one was about results.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 1989 120 pages
4.31
13k+ ratings
The Tao of Daily Life
by Derek Lin • 2007
Taoist parables that reveal harmony hiding inside your grudges, your setbacks, and the mundane.
4.38
500+
The Tao of Daily Life Summary
The Tao of Daily Life
Taoist parables that reveal harmony hiding inside your grudges, your setbacks, and the mundane.
by Derek Lin 2007 244 pages
4.38
500+ ratings
Modern Buddhism
by Kelsang Gyatso • 2010
The step-by-step path to dismantling the self and awakening a boundless compassion.
3.67
2k+
Modern Buddhism Summary
Modern Buddhism
The step-by-step path to dismantling the self and awakening a boundless compassion.
by Kelsang Gyatso 2010 420 pages
3.67
2k+ ratings
Seeds of the Word
by Robert Barron • 2015
Your favorite movie already knows the Gospel. Not a coincidence: it is the opening.
4.31
372
Seeds of the Word Summary
Seeds of the Word
Your favorite movie already knows the Gospel. Not a coincidence: it is the opening.
by Robert Barron 2015 288 pages
4.31
372 ratings
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
by Henry Kaestner • 2021
Your business is not second best to ministry. Build a God-honoring company without the burnout.
4.35
345
Faith Driven Entrepreneur Summary
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
Your business is not second best to ministry. Build a God-honoring company without the burnout.
by Henry Kaestner 2021 192 pages
4.35
345 ratings
Do It for a Day
by Mark Batterson • 2021
Faith meets habit science: a 30-day plan where one small daily act rewires automatic behavior.
4.25
351
Do It for a Day Summary
Do It for a Day
Faith meets habit science: a 30-day plan where one small daily act rewires automatic behavior.
by Mark Batterson 2021 272 pages
4.25
351 ratings
Buddhist Boot Camp
by Timber Hawkeye • 2012
The Buddhist art of not needing a vacation: train your mind, drop your expectations.
4.25
5k+
Buddhist Boot Camp Summary
Buddhist Boot Camp
The Buddhist art of not needing a vacation: train your mind, drop your expectations.
by Timber Hawkeye 2012 160 pages
4.25
5k+ ratings
The Fall of the House of Bush
by Craig Unger • 2007
An alliance of faith and force corrupted intelligence to start a war that broke American power.
4
204
The Fall of the House of Bush Summary
The Fall of the House of Bush
An alliance of faith and force corrupted intelligence to start a war that broke American power.
by Craig Unger 2007 448 pages
4
204 ratings
Miracles - C. S. Lewis
by C.S. Lewis • 1947
A worldview that reduces reason to brain chemistry demolishes its own claim to truth.
4.05
20k+
Miracles - C. S. Lewis Summary
Miracles - C. S. Lewis
A worldview that reduces reason to brain chemistry demolishes its own claim to truth.
by C.S. Lewis 1947 170 pages
4.05
20k+ ratings
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find?
by Philip Yancey • 2000
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
4.17
3k+
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? Summary
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find?
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
by Philip Yancey 2000 302 pages
4.17
3k+ ratings
Accidental Pharisees
by Larry Osborne • 2012
Zeal for God can curdle into pride and judgment. The warning signs, and the way back.
4.33
1k+
Accidental Pharisees Summary
Accidental Pharisees
Zeal for God can curdle into pride and judgment. The warning signs, and the way back.
by Larry Osborne 2012 209 pages
4.33
1k+ ratings
Leonardo and the Last Supper
by Ross King • 2012
Leonardo almost refused the mural. He painted it with a doomed technique. It became immortal anyway.
3.93
3k+
Leonardo and the Last Supper Summary
Leonardo and the Last Supper
Leonardo almost refused the mural. He painted it with a doomed technique. It became immortal anyway.
by Ross King 2012 336 pages
3.93
3k+ ratings
A Quaker Book of Wisdom
by Robert Lawrence Smith • 1998
Silence, truth, simplicity: a Quaker guide to integrity in a noisy world.
4.10
500+
A Quaker Book of Wisdom Summary
A Quaker Book of Wisdom
Silence, truth, simplicity: a Quaker guide to integrity in a noisy world.
by Robert Lawrence Smith 1998 210 pages
4.10
500+ ratings
Kundalini Awakening
by John Selby • 1992
Dormant energy at the spine: breath, mantra, and mandala methods to unblock seven inner centers.
4.03
125
Kundalini Awakening Summary
Kundalini Awakening
Dormant energy at the spine: breath, mantra, and mandala methods to unblock seven inner centers.
by John Selby 1992 234 pages
4.03
125 ratings
The Light We Give
by Simran Jeet Singh • 2022
Find the sacred in every person, even those who hurt you: the Sikh practice that rewires conflict.
4.19
1k+
The Light We Give Summary
The Light We Give
Find the sacred in every person, even those who hurt you: the Sikh practice that rewires conflict.
by Simran Jeet Singh 2022 319 pages
4.19
1k+ ratings
The Book of Knowing and Worth
by Paul Selig • 2013
A channeled text reveals Christ as a consciousness within you, not a figure of history.
4.64
500+
The Book of Knowing and Worth Summary
The Book of Knowing and Worth
A channeled text reveals Christ as a consciousness within you, not a figure of history.
by Paul Selig 2013 336 pages
4.64
500+ ratings
Taoism for Beginners
by Elizabeth Reninger • 2020
Taoism without clichés: how effortless action works, and the virtues that reframe daily life.
3.94
238
Taoism for Beginners Summary
Taoism for Beginners
Taoism without clichés: how effortless action works, and the virtues that reframe daily life.
by Elizabeth Reninger 2020 124 pages
3.94
238 ratings
The Marriage of Sense and Soul
by Ken Wilber • 1998
The war between science and religion is a category error. Fix the method, conflict dissolves.
4.11
500+
The Marriage of Sense and Soul Summary
The Marriage of Sense and Soul
The war between science and religion is a category error. Fix the method, conflict dissolves.
by Ken Wilber 1998 142 pages
4.11
500+ ratings
The Incomparable Christ
by John R.W. Stott • 2001
The church painted Jesus as monk or liberator, but the original witness outshines them all.
4.22
279
The Incomparable Christ Summary
The Incomparable Christ
The church painted Jesus as monk or liberator, but the original witness outshines them all.
by John R.W. Stott 2001 264 pages
4.22
279 ratings
There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness
by Carlo Rovelli • 2018
A physicist finds echoes of black holes in Dante, free will, and the future of our planet.
4.02
3k+
There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness Summary
There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness
A physicist finds echoes of black holes in Dante, free will, and the future of our planet.
by Carlo Rovelli 2018
4.02
3k+ ratings
Girl at the End of the World
by Elizabeth Esther • 2014
Her grandfather's cult taught her the world was ending. Motherhood taught her otherwise.
4.02
2k+
Girl at the End of the World Summary
Girl at the End of the World
Her grandfather's cult taught her the world was ending. Motherhood taught her otherwise.
by Elizabeth Esther 2014 213 pages
4.02
2k+ ratings
The Creedal Imperative
by Carl R. Trueman • 2012
Every church has a creed. The unwritten ones are the most dangerous.
4.37
500+
The Creedal Imperative Summary
The Creedal Imperative
Every church has a creed. The unwritten ones are the most dangerous.
by Carl R. Trueman 2012 208 pages
4.37
500+ ratings
52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles
by Karen Casey • 2016
Fifty-two weeks of practice in the one shift that ends resentment and returns you to now.
4.37
207
52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles Summary
52 Ways to Live the Course in Miracles
Fifty-two weeks of practice in the one shift that ends resentment and returns you to now.
by Karen Casey 2016 242 pages
4.37
207 ratings
Gay Girl, Good God
by Jackie Hill Perry • 2018
A lesbian poet heard God. He wasn't calling her to be straight.
4.36
27k+
Gay Girl, Good God Summary
Gay Girl, Good God
A lesbian poet heard God. He wasn't calling her to be straight.
by Jackie Hill Perry 2018 193 pages
4.36
27k+ ratings
Happiness
by Randy Alcorn • 2015
God commands happiness, not just joy: the 2,000 Bible passages most Christians misread.
4.24
387
Happiness Summary
Happiness
God commands happiness, not just joy: the 2,000 Bible passages most Christians misread.
by Randy Alcorn 2015 496 pages
4.24
387 ratings
Lord, Change My Attitude
by James MacDonald • 2001
Five attitudes that trap you in spiritual wilderness, and the biblical swaps to make now.
4.36
1k+
Lord, Change My Attitude Summary
Lord, Change My Attitude
Five attitudes that trap you in spiritual wilderness, and the biblical swaps to make now.
by James MacDonald 2001 312 pages
4.36
1k+ ratings
This Changes Everything
by Jaquelle Crowe Ferris • 2017
The gospel doesn't begin when you're grown. Eight ways it rewrites your teenage life today.
4.41
1k+
This Changes Everything Summary
This Changes Everything
The gospel doesn't begin when you're grown. Eight ways it rewrites your teenage life today.
by Jaquelle Crowe Ferris 2017 160 pages
4.41
1k+ ratings
Not Forgotten
by Kenneth Bae • 2016
North Korea sentences a missionary to 15 years hard labor. His jailers become his congregation.
4.13
1k+
Not Forgotten Summary
Not Forgotten
North Korea sentences a missionary to 15 years hard labor. His jailers become his congregation.
by Kenneth Bae 2016
4.13
1k+ ratings
Brilliant Moon
by Dilgo Khyentse • 2008
He walked out of Tibet with goats and monks, then became the Dalai Lama's teacher.
4.48
132
Brilliant Moon Summary
Brilliant Moon
He walked out of Tibet with goats and monks, then became the Dalai Lama's teacher.
by Dilgo Khyentse 2008 402 pages
4.48
132 ratings
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet
by Sara Hagerty • 2014
God's goodness isn't waiting past the pain. It's inside the barren decade itself.
4.06
2k+
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet Summary
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet
God's goodness isn't waiting past the pain. It's inside the barren decade itself.
by Sara Hagerty 2014 196 pages
4.06
2k+ ratings
Soil and Sacrament
by Fred Bahnson • 2013
What if the holiest ground you'll ever touch is in a garden?
4.17
264
Soil and Sacrament Summary
Soil and Sacrament
What if the holiest ground you'll ever touch is in a garden?
by Fred Bahnson 2013 288 pages
4.17
264 ratings
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours
by Chuck Missler • 2000
The Bible's most audacious claim: prophecy proves its message comes from outside our space-time.
4.46
500+
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours Summary
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours
The Bible's most audacious claim: prophecy proves its message comes from outside our space-time.
by Chuck Missler 2000 352 pages
4.46
500+ ratings
The Prayer of Protection
by Joseph Prince • 2016
Psalm 91 promises invincibility. But quoting it and inhabiting it are two different things.
4.58
489
The Prayer of Protection Summary
The Prayer of Protection
Psalm 91 promises invincibility. But quoting it and inhabiting it are two different things.
by Joseph Prince 2016 194 pages
4.58
489 ratings
Self to Lose, Self to Find
by Marilyn Vancil • 2020
Jesus says lose one self to find another. The Enneagram shows which is which.
4.15
500+
Self to Lose, Self to Find Summary
Self to Lose, Self to Find
Jesus says lose one self to find another. The Enneagram shows which is which.
by Marilyn Vancil 2020 256 pages
4.15
500+ ratings
Activist Theology
by Robyn Henderson-Espinoza • 2019
You can’t think your way to justice. A queer theologian’s charge to turn belief into action.
3.96
81
Activist Theology Summary
Activist Theology
You can’t think your way to justice. A queer theologian’s charge to turn belief into action.
by Robyn Henderson-Espinoza 2019 137 pages
3.96
81 ratings
Seven Masters, One Path
by John Selby • 2003
Seven teachers, five traditions, and the meditation practice they all shared. No theology needed.
4.03
188
Seven Masters, One Path Summary
Seven Masters, One Path
Seven teachers, five traditions, and the meditation practice they all shared. No theology needed.
by John Selby 2003 224 pages
4.03
188 ratings
Seven More Men
by Eric Metaxas • 2020
Seven men who changed the world refused fame and fortune. Here is what they chased instead.
4.46
500+
Seven More Men Summary
Seven More Men
Seven men who changed the world refused fame and fortune. Here is what they chased instead.
by Eric Metaxas 2020 256 pages
4.46
500+ ratings
The Complete Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson
by Ralph Waldo Emerson • 1844
Trust your private thought over all scripture: the source that made the world put it there.
4.23
2k+
The Complete Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson Summary
The Complete Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson
Trust your private thought over all scripture: the source that made the world put it there.
by Ralph Waldo Emerson 1844 1141 pages
4.23
2k+ ratings
The Mission of God
by Christopher J.H. Wright • 2006
Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.
4.37
1k+
The Mission of God Summary
The Mission of God
Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.
by Christopher J.H. Wright 2006 582 pages
4.37
1k+ ratings
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