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BOOKS – Non FictionThe Railway Man by Eric Lomax. (02709)The autobiography of a WWII POW detailing his searing account of war, brutality, and forgiveness. A good way to explore forgiveness during this Year of Mercy.

The Kiss of Jesus by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle.(02698) Discover the beauty of the cross through this candid and poignant account of an extraordinarily difficult life. Here you will find encouragement, hope, and a model of how to move beyond anger and resentment.

Seeds of the Word by Bishop Robert Barron.(02704) You’ll remember Bishop Barron from his DVD series, Catholicism. In Seed of the Word Bishop Barron uncovers connections between contemporary culture and the timeless teachings of Jesus. How do Superman, Gran Torino, and The Hobbit illuminate the figure of Christ? Where can we detect the ripple of original sin in politics, sports, and the Internet culture? This is a thought-provoking book which encourages us to look at our culture through Catholic glasses.

Freddie Steinmark. Faith, Family, Football by Bower Yousse and Thomas Cryan. (02699) Freddie Steinmark was the starting safety for the 1969 undefeated, national-champion Texas Longhorns. Two days after the thrilling “Game of the Century” come-from-behind win over Arkansas, this gritty fan-favorite was diagnosed with osteosarcoma; within a week his leg was amputated at the hip in an effort to save his life. This is the story of a remarkable young man on and off the field that became the 2015 movie, My All-American.

Books – FictionTobit’s Dog by Michael Nicholas Richard. (02705) Tobit’s Dog is a fresh and vibrant retelling of the ancient biblical story of Tobit. Set in North Carolina during the Great Depression, the characters are realistic and very convincing. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself connecting with the characters, even though they are from another time, place, race, and culture.

The Accidental Marriage by Roger B. Thomas. (02706) The Accidental Marriage plunges into the hot-button social issues of the day and, “…fearlessly explores questions about what ‘love’ and ‘marriage’ really mean, all the while drawing us into the lives of eminently relatable characters” (Jennifer Fulwiler, author of Something Other Than God)

DVDsConvinced. Why would successful, intelligent people give up careers and alienate friends and family to become Catholic? See interesting, insightful, and thought-provoking interviews of people you will recognize, including Abby Johnson, Francis Beckwith, Patrick Madrid, Jennifer Fulwiler, Jeff Cavins, Scott Hahn and more.

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