Book Club
Welcome to The Stumbling Spirit Book Club.
Below is a list of my latest reading picks based on wonderful books
I have read from authors interviewed on my podcast.
I hope you enjoy them just as much as I do.
Children's Literature
Church Hat
by Debra Williams
Canadian Author Debra Williams' debut children's book is trailblazing and beautifully illustrated. Inspired by her family, Church Hat is about a Black boy who admires his mother and one day gets caught wearing her colourful “crown” reserved for Sunday service. This is a heartwarming story about self-expression, identity, acceptance, diversity, and above all the loving bond between a parent and child.
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Fiction
Lost Village
by Michael Saver
Lost Village is a brilliantly conceived queer coming-of-age murder mystery set in 1973. This fast-paced thriller dissects the underbelly of small town life with precision and a suitable amount of dark humour. Author Michael Saver meticulously captures an era marked by transformative social change in this fictional ‘good vs. evil’ novel inspired by real events. It is a universal story that is quintessentially Canadian and the perfect summer read. The first installment of a promising series, Lost Village is more than entertaining; it has substance and is grounded by well rounded characters that lift off of every page. It is a timeless tale about the bonds of friendship and young love backed by a glam rock soundtrack that will have you coming back for more.
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Personal Growth
Welcome to the Creative Club
by Pia Mailhot-Leichter
In this soul-nourishing book, Pia reflects on her past struggles, salutes her former self as a globetrotting nomad and totally re-writes her script, all in the name of creativity and manifesting her dreams. This bestseller is equal parts memoir, poetry collection and personal development guide to help us harness the power of creative rebellion and paint our one-of-a-kind masterpiece called life.
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Poetry
The Lost Book of Mystical Insights
by Stephen D'amico
If you like the writings of Rumi and Hafez, then Stephen D’amico's collection of intricately crafted modern mystical poetry will resonate with you for its depth, relevance and transcendence. Stephen is an enlightened spiritual teacher and author who has written several books on the true nature of existence and he believes that humanity will collectively awaken in this lifetime.
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Spiritual
Releasement: Learning to Dance with Life
by Lucille Joseph
“Am I in the world, or is the world in me?” This is the life-long existential question that Lucille Joseph asked herself ever since experiencing a heightened glimpse of conscious awareness when she was a little girl. This inexplicable event led her on a path of questioning the nature of reality and God under the spiritual mentorship of Dr. Kenneth Mills. In her spellbinding memoir, Lucille recounts her lifelong quest to uncover life’s greatest mystery - consciousness.
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Spiritual
Heaven on Earth
by Stephen D'amico
Part memoir, part spiritual development guide, Stephen D'amico shines a spotlight on his astonishing spiritual awakening and offers practical tips on how to attain enlightenment.
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Transformational
The Incredible State of
Absolute Nothingness
by Stephen D'amico
Spiritual teacher Stephen D'amico recounts his extraordinary life from childhood and explores his transformational journey of enlightenment. He also breaks down his experiences of awakening into step by step exercises to help readers develop their own spiritual practice.
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Grief
Habits of Widows
by Rondalyn Whitney
After Rondalyn Whitney’s husband tragically died in a car accident, she grappled with anguish while navigating the jarring bereavement process and mundane routines of life. Rondalyn diarizes her healing journey through grief with dark humour and poetry in this heartrending memoir.
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Grief
Lies in the Afterlife
by Rondalyn Whitney
Once again, Rondalyn Whitney uses wit and humour to explore her experiences of grief and offers us tips on how to forge ahead after loss and navigate the afterlife.
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Healing
Getting Here From There: The First 10 Years
by Donna Armstrong
Donna Armstrong recalls her painful childhood which included witnessing her mother being taken away to a psychiatric hospital. This sets the scene of family dysfunction that included emotional neglect, sexual abuse and silence. Donna breaks her silence in this raw account that explores her trauma and heartache, and her rise to becoming a successful Crown attorney.
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Medical
Purpose in Paralysis
by Jaisa Sulit
In this inspirational memoir, occupational therapist Jaisa Sulit describes her traumatic motorcycle accident that left her temporarily paralysed and recounts her healing journey to overcome her physical injuries and reclaim her spirit.
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