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This section
of the library includes a list of books that are recommended by members
and friends of the Fellowship.
Some of
these books may be available on loan through the Library
of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. All
are available for purchase through the Unitarian
Universalist Association Bookstore. To receive a copy of the UUA Bookstore
Catalog, call 1-800-215-9076, Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm EST.
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Religion
/ Spirituality
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In Your Hand: A Guide for the Spiritually Curious. William H.
Houff. Skinner House Books. 1993.
Great
handbook for those on a quest for spiritual growth. Explores a
range of contemporary religions and philosophies, gleaning valuable
insights along the way. Ponders knowledge and discipline, self-discovery,
sex and the spirit, social action and other issues of spiritual
significance. 248 pp.
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Lifecraft:
The Art of Meaning in the Everyday. Forrest Church. Beacon Press.
Church
challenges us to imagine ourselves as a “consortium of personae”
rather than as a fixed identity—otherwise, we will either think
too much or too little of ourselves. A joyous book on the art
of finding meaning in daily life. 160 pp.
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The
Story of Your Life: Writing A Spiritual Autobiography. Dan Wakefield.
Beacon Press. 1990.
How
to write about meaningful life experiences and share them with
others. 192 pp.
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UU
Theology A Faith For All Seasons: Liberal Religion and the Crises
of Life. Bill Murray. River Road Press.
Thought-provoking
essays explore the crises of life and death. 148 pp.
Available at: UUA
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Religious
Education
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Cakes
for the Queen of Heaven: An Exploration of Women's Power —
Past, Present and Future. Shirley Ann Ranck. Delphi Press. 1995.
Based
on the extremely popular curriculum about gender and religion,
this book form of the program offers its lessons and experiences
to individual women. 180 pp.
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The
Illustrated World's Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions.
Huston Smith. Harper. 1994.
Vividly
brings to life humanity's enduring religious traditions. Presents
the essential elements and teachings of predominant world faiths,
including primal religions, and illuminates each with full-color
photographs and illustrations. 256 pp.
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Thoreau
As Spiritual Guide: A Companion to Walden for Personal Reflection
and Group Discussion. Skinner House Books. Barry Andrews. 2000.
A
fresh reading of Walden as a meditative companion, teaching tool
and guide to personal growth. Discussion questions for group or
personal use. 88 pp.
Available at: UUA
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Unitarian
Universalism - General
Books
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100
Questions That Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism.
John Sias. Transition Publishing. 1994.
Unitarian
Universalist beliefs, customs, history, statistics and more in
a handy format for newcomers, or anyone interested in the UU faith.
The author has based the information on questions heard from outsiders
and from present and former church members and ministers. 56 pp.
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Being
Liberal In An Illiberal Age: Why I Am A Unitarian Universalist.
Jack Mendelsohn. Skinner House Books. 1995.
A
UU minister of more than 50 years, the author explores the power
of liberalism in our changing society, what drew liberals to Unitarian
Universalism in the first place, how this denomination came to
be and what it stands for today. 208 pp.
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A
Chosen Faith: An Introduction To Unitarian Universalism. John
A Buehrens and Forrest Church. Beacon Press. 1998.
Thoughtful,
entertaining handbook for searchers, newcomers and lifelong learners.
Revised edition features two new chapters about Unitarian Universalism's
earth-centered traditions, new foreword by Robert Fulghum and
new preface by Denise Davidoff. 240 pp.
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The
Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide. Edited by John Buehrens.
Skinner House Books. 1999.
An
enlightening introduction to UU beliefs, practices and history.
Essays on our faith, Unitarian Universalist roots, worship, religious
education and important dates in Unitarian Universalist history
make the Pocket Guide a broadly appealing resource for visitors,
newcomers and other readers who want an inviting, accessible overview
of our rich liberal religious tradition. 128 pp.
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With
Purpose And Principle: Essays About The Seven Principles Of Unitarian
Universalism. Edited by Edward Frost. Skinner House Books. 1998.
How
did the Unitarian Universalist principles come to be? How is each
one used today? Here, Unitarian Universalists probe into the meaning
of each. Excellent for use in new-member classes, as well as for
those seeking insight into this essential piece of our living
tradition. 128 pp.
Available at: UUA
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Unitarian
Universalism - History
Books
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Congregational
Polity: A Historical Survey of Unitarian and Universalist Practice.
Conrad Wright. Skinner House Books. 1997.
Traces
congregational self-governance as understood by Unitarian Universalists
and their forebears. Starting with the creation of the Cambridge
Platform in 1648, Wright, a leading historian of American Unitarianism,
provides a provocative and carefully documented study that is
essential reading for students of UU history and polity. 280 pp.
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The
Epic of Unitarianism: Original Writing from the History of Liberal
Religion. Edited by David B. Parke. Skinner House Books. 1992.
Landmark
writings from the 16th to the 20th century take us to the very
roots of liberal religion. Vivid portrait of early Unitarian thought.
164 pp.
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For
Faith and Freedom: A Short History of Unitarianism in Europe.
Charles A. Howe. Skinner House Books. 1997.
Explores
the birth of Unitarianism in Europe. By tracing the lives of Francis
Dávid, Michael Servetus, Faustus Socinus, the rise of Polish Socinianism
and other significant milestones, Howe helps Unitarian Universalists
today appreciate not only where we might go from here, but where
we have come from. Excellent for adult RE and other reading groups.
232 pp.
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The
Larger Faith: A Short History of American Universalism. Charles
A. Howe. Skinner House Books. 1993.
Universalism
from 1793 to the present. Details the early struggles to form
a new religion, missionary work, the achievements of women pioneers
in the faith and more. Includes bibliography and appendices. 168
pp.
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Norbert
Fabian Capek: A Spiritual Journey. Richard Henry. Skinner House
Books. 1999.
Unitarian
Universalists today know Norbert Capek as the creator of the Flower
Communion. Now they will know Capek the man -- a deeply religious,
courageous figure whose life spanned one of the most turbulent
periods in modern history and ended while he was a prisoner in
a Nazi concentration camp. An engrossing story of political upheaval,
murder, religious freedom, great heroism and loss. 336 pp.
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The
Unitarians and the Universalists. David Robinson. Greenwood
Press. 1985.
The
compelling story of two faiths that were finally united. Contains
thorough biographical dictionary. 384 pp.
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