Nurturing for Community

Reading Program 1999

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: HOPE FOR HEALING

Harold Shaw Publishers, 1997
208 pages
Maxine Hancock and Karen Burton Mains
#4913/$12.00

Weaving current research with personal stories of women wounded by childhood abuse, the authors discuss what constitutes child sexual abuse and problems that haunt survivors as adults. They offer spiritual and emotional encouragement for the journey toward healing.

COMING OUT AS PARENTS: YOU AND YOUR HOMOSEXUAL CHILD

Westminster John Knox Press, 1996
101 pages
David K. Switzer
#4915/$13.00

This book is a guide for parents who learn their child is gay or lesbian. The author, a professor of pastoral theology, explores recent information about homosexuality and emphasizes the need for reconciliation.

THE DITCHDIGGER’S DAUGHTERS (Easy reading)

Plume/Penguin Books USA, 1996
261 pages
Yvonne S. Thornton, M.D.
#4920/$12.95

Readers will find inspiration in this loving tribute to a father whose common sense, folk wisdom and insights gave his six daughters the skills they would need to overcome obstacles to success. Inspired with the dream that his girls would become doctors, Donald Thornton guided, coached and coaxed them to fulfilling careers.

40 WAYS TO RAISE A NONRACIST CHILD

HarperPerennial, 1996
154 pages
Barbara Mathias and Mary Ann French
#4927/$11.00

Children are still learning the lessons of prejudice, hate and bigotry. This practical book gives specific tools for parents to teach toddlers and teens that color is not an indication of a person’s worth.

GRAND LOVING: MAKING MEMORIES WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDEN (Easy reading)
Fairview Press, 1996
279 pages
Sue Johnson and Julie Carlson
#4932/$14.95

This collection of activities, ideas, motivators and lively play creations, can enhance loving relationships between small children and adults. Although written especially for grandparents, the book is also a practical source for parents, teachers and other caregivers of children.

GRIT AND GRACE: PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN’S LIFE

Harold Shaw Publishers, 1997
188 pages
Joy Jordan-Lake
#4933/$13.00

The author shares true stories of women facing life’s joys and struggles -- giving birth, entering adolescence, facing grief. In their mistakes and weaknesses, in their triumphs and strengths, we find extraordinary hope and a reason to celebrate.

HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Free Spirit Publishing, 1996
112 pages
William C. Kroen and Pamela Espeland, editors
#4934/$13.95

This book offers sound advice, comfort and compassion to any adult helping a child face the death of a loved one. Weaving in anecdotes about actual children and their families, the author explains how children from infancy through the teen years react to death and offers suggestions for adults to help children through the grieving process.

HOW WE DIE: REFLECTIONS ON LIFE’S FINAL CHAPTER

Vintage Books, 1995
278 pages
Sherwin B. Nuland
#4936/$14.00

In an age when death occurs in sterile seclusion and is cloaked in euphemism and taboo, a distinguished surgeon describes clearly and frankly, yet compassionately, how most of us are likely to die -- and suggests how we may live more fully and meaningfully.

THE POWER OF ONE: AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES (Easy reading)

New Society Publishers, 1995
89 pages
Sharif M. Abdullah
#4955/$10.00

This small, thoughtful book challenges readers to examine their lives, to move beyond their frustration with problems large and small, and to create a society based on love and compassion.

SISTERS LISTENING TO SISTERS: WOMEN OF THE WORLD SHARE STORIES OF PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT

Bergin and Garvey, 1996
184 pages
Peggy Andrews
#4958/$15.00

Stories from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States present a compelling picture of women’s struggle for empowerment, which include discussions of women’s spirituality, violence against women, sexual harassment and women’s peace movements.

SUCCEEDING WITH LD: 20 TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WITH LD (Easy reading)

Free Spirit Publishing, 1997
160 pages
Jill Lauren
#4964/$14.95

In this inspiring book, people with learning differences (LD) invite us into their lives, share their successes and offer advice. An excellent resource for children with LD, parents and those working with youth.

TRUE INTIMACY: 52 DEVOTIONS FOR MARRIED COUPLES

Dimensions for Living, 1996
160 pages
Robert Lauer and Jeanette Lauer
#4969/$9.00

This series of devotions and activities can help couples grow as Christians and make their commitment to Christ and to each other stronger. Each week’s devotion includes Scripture, a focus verse for the week, a meditation, prayer and a suggested activity.

WHO CARES? SIMPLE WAYS YOU CAN REACH OUT

Ave Maria Press, 1997
156 pages
Marcy Heidish
#4972/$9.95

The author draws on her experience as a chaplain and counselor to offer simple, specific ways to practice the art of caring with families, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Highlighting the roadblocks, she helps readers focus on how to develop a ministry of presence.

WISDOM’S DAUGHTERS: CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN ELDERS OF NATIVE AMERICA

HarperPerennial Library, 1994
320 pages
Steve Wall
#4974/$17.00

Women spiritual leaders of 10 Native-American tribes talk about their ancestral knowledge, philosophies and traditions. These daughters of wisdom express the need for unity and harmony with the earth and all living things, and share their concern that for humankind and the earth, time is running out.