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The Good Spell Book: Love Charms, Magical Cures and Other Practices
by Gillian KempEvery witch needs a book of spells.Bring the power of magic into your everyday with these fun and easy-to-use spells, charms, potions and more. Using common household ingredients, The Good Spell Book provides answers to the problems we all face in our day-to-day lives; from winning a job to attracting the one you love - it will give you all the guidance you need.Whether you're a complete beginner, advanced spell caster, or simply curious, these are the spells that will increase your self-worth, and empower you to lead a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life.
The Good Spell Book: Love Charms, Magical Cures, and Other Practical Sorcery
by Gillian KempTake control of your life with this essential handbook of 85 everyday easy spells for the modern witch, revised with 10 new spells and filled with beautiful illustrations and helpful tips.Every witch needs a book of spells...The world's most popular fortune-telling techniques—crystal balls, tarot cards, and palm-reading—originated with the Romany people, whose belief in magic, spell-casting, and prophecy has endured for nine centuries. Now you can bring the power of these time-honored magical traditions into your everyday life with this beautifully illustrated new edition of Gillian Kemp&’s The Good Spell Book. The 85 easy-to-follow spells, including 10 new ones, make use of common ingredients like candles, flowers, ribbon, and string, and they can help solve problems we all face, from attracting the one you love to improving your health to landing your dream job.Whether you&’re a complete beginner, advanced spell caster, or simply curious, these spells will increase your self-worth and empower you to lead a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life.
The Good Stuff: Delicious recipes and tips for happier and healthier children
by Lucinda MillerHealthy food that children will actually eat? Most parents would go to the moon and back for the secret… In the mad rush of family life, many parents find themselves too busy to cook and rely increasingly on shop-bought convenience foods to get everyone through the day. Drawing on 20 years of clinical practice, top child nutrition expert Lucinda Miller shows how vital it is that we reverse this trend and bring back home-cooked food as a mainstay of family life. She offers a series of simple steps that will help your child build a positive relationship with food and have huge benefits for their long-term health and wellbeing. From Crunchy Lemon Chicken Goujons to Brain-Boosting Pancakes, there are recipes to suit all ages, from toddlers to teens, and they come with useful nutritional notes, as well as clever swaps for the main food allergens. When you know the tricks, home cooking does not need to be time-consuming or expensive. Lucinda’s recipes are quick to prepare and most of the ingredients should be easy to include in your weekly shop. Follow her approach, and you will begin to see a change in your children. They will lose their sugar cravings, have more energy, sleep better, have better concentration and be much less likely to gain unwanted weight. Try The Good Stuff – it’s a recipe for happiness!
The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You
by Erik Ofgang Dr. Harry OfgangBeing healthy is easier, less expensive, and a whole lot more enjoyable than you think.Much of the health advice we receive today tells us that in order to be healthy, we must consume a Spartan diet, exercise with the intensity of an Olympic athlete, and take a drug for every ailment. We constantly worry about the foods we should or shouldn't be eating and the medical tests we have neglected to take. And all that worry costs us dearly--financially, emotionally, and physically.In The Good Vices, prominent naturopathic physician Dr. Harry Ofgang and health journalist Erik Ofgang tear down decades of myth and prejudice to reveal how some of our guilty pleasures are not only okay but actually good for our health. For example: * Like wine, moderate beer and spirit consumption raises our bodies' level of good cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. * Egg yolks are an excellent source of important fat-soluble vitamins. * Research suggests that moderate exercisers can be at least as healthy as, and sometimes even healthier than, those who exercise intensively. Forget what you thought you knew about what's healthy, and enjoy some good vices instead.
The Good, the True, and the Beautiful
by Jean-Pierre ChangeuxIn this fascinating and bold discussion, a renowned neurobiologist serves as guide to the most complex physical object in the living world: the human brain. Taking into account the newest brain research—morphological, physiological, chemical, genetic—and placing these findings in the context of psychology, philosophy, art, and literature, Changeux ventures into the unexplored territories where these diverse disciplines intersect. Changeux's book draws on Plato's notion that the Good, the True, and the Beautiful are celestial essences or ideas, independent but so intertwined as to be inseparable. Placing these essences within the characteristic features of the human brain's neuronal organization, the author addresses unsolved questions in neuroscience today. With imagination and deep insight, Changeux illuminates the evolution of the brain and deciphers what new developments in neuroscience may portend for the future of humanity.
The Goodful Cookbook: Simple and Balanced Recipes to Live Well
by GoodfulThe first official cookbook from Goodful helps people take simple, intentional steps to eat and live well--with more than 125 recipes that make everyday meals a nourishing, mindful experience.Sometimes holistic lifestyles touted in the media can be expensive, time consuming, or out of reach. Goodful breaks this mold by lending a helping hand to those interested in living well without pretension, judgment, or breaking the bank. We know that nutrition means something different to everyone. All of our recipes indicate if they are vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free. We encourage readers to tailor anything and everything to best suit themselves and their loved ones. The Goodful Cookbook offers more than 125 recipes along with 50 beautiful photos, illustrations, tips, useful charts, and guides for bringing wellness into your whole life such as a "what's in season?" chart, foods for your mood, and a food storage guide. We wrote this book for you and your intentions. The Goodful Cookbook shows how anyone (yes, even you!) can enjoy a mindful, nutritious, and sustainable lifestyle. Half of the recipes are fan favorites and star performers from our videos and the other half are new and never before seen.Want to learn more? Check us out on social media. Our audience loves us not only for our easy recipes based on nourishing whole foods, but also for our home hacks like "How to Regrow Vegetables from Kitchen Scraps" and features on self-care, gardening, fitness, and sustainability.
The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems
by Lady Passion *DiuveiHere is the thoroughly comprehensive, absolutely definitive guide to spells--the basic handbook for anyone looking to practice some hands-on magic. Delightfully well written and practical, filled with atmospheric illustrations and diagrams throughout, it encompasses all the principles and philosophy of spell casting, and gives recipes for charms to solve common contemporary problems. This offers what witchcraft and Wicca books dont: an in-depth understanding of whats behind the spells and why they work. Its amazing how much magic is in here: Geomancy, Elemental Scrying, Tree Divination, Mystic Dance and Drumming, Kitchen Witchery, and lots more. From healing, protection, and attraction spells to spells for discernment, repulsion, and concealing, not a topic goes uncovered.
The Goodness of Garlic: 40 Amazing Immune-Boosting Recipes (The goodness of….)
by Natasha EdwardsGarlic is one of the world's most valued ingredients, synonymous with so many cuisines that most kitchens would be bare without it. Not only does is have an irresistible flavour, it also has astonishing healing powers. Consuming just one clove a day will not only top up your body's supplies of vital vitamins and minerals, but also help maintain a healthy heart and help the body fight off infection. So inspire your culinary creativity with this medicinal marvel. Part of a series of four healthy ingredient-led cookery books, Garlic harnesses the extraordinary health benefits of this mighty bulb in simple and varied recipes, from classic dishes such as Aioli and Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic to salad dressings and immune-boosting winter soups. Growing up with garlic has excited and inspired Natasha Edwards to create dishes that burst with flavour and boost your health.
The Goodness of Garlic: 40 Heart-healthy, Infection-fighting, Immune-boosting Recipes (The\goodness Of... . Ser.)
by Natasha EdwardsGarlic is one of the world's most valued ingredients, synonymous with so many cuisines that most kitchens would be bare without it. Not only does is have an irresistible flavour, it also has astonishing healing powers. Consuming just one clove a day will not only top up your body's supplies of vital vitamins and minerals, but also help maintain a healthy heart and help the body fight off infection. So inspire your culinary creativity with this medicinal marvel. Part of a series of four healthy ingredient-led cookery books, Garlic harnesses the extraordinary health benefits of this mighty bulb in simple and varied recipes, from classic dishes such as Aioli and Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic to salad dressings and immune-boosting winter soups. Growing up with garlic has excited and inspired Natasha Edwards to create dishes that burst with flavour and boost your health.
The Goodness of Ginger & Turmeric: 40 flavoursome anti-inflammatory recipes
by Emily JonzenPart of The Goodness Of series, this book is arranged into Drinks, Tonics & Preserves, Light Bites & Sides, Mains and Sweet Treats, with a selection of vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free recipes ranging from Tomato & Ginger Chutney to Turmeric & Cardamom Buns, and from Ginger Chicken Broth to Beef & Ginger Stew. Plus it includes popular drinks such as Golden Chai Latte and Ginger Beer. A love for food and real appreciation of great produce is at the core of these beautiful books. The delicious recipes will inspire you to delve into your store cupboard and transform simple recipes into fantastic dishes.
The Goodness of Ginger & Turmeric: 40 flavoursome anti-inflammatory recipes (The goodness of….)
by Emily JonzenPart of The Goodness Of series, this book is arranged into Drinks, Tonics & Preserves, Light Bites & Sides, Mains and Sweet Treats, with a selection of vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free recipes ranging from Tomato & Ginger Chutney to Turmeric & Cardamom Buns, and from Ginger Chicken Broth to Beef & Ginger Stew. Plus it includes popular drinks such as Golden Chai Latte and Ginger Beer. A love for food and real appreciation of great produce is at the core of these beautiful books. The delicious recipes will inspire you to delve into your store cupboard and transform simple recipes into fantastic dishes.
The Goodness of Nuts and Seeds (The goodness of….)
by Natalie SeldonNuts and seeds are vitamin and mineral powerhouses, offering many health benefits, including keeping your heart healthy, supporting your immune system and keeping your brain in tip-top condition. In The Goodness of Nuts & Seeds, Natalie Seldon uses these versatile nuggets of nutrition to conjure up all kinds of culinary magic. Part of The Goodness Of series, this book is arranged by type into Milks, Butters & Oils, Flours and Whole & Chopped, with recipes ranging from Green Cashew Nut Smoothie to Orange, Poppy Seed & Pistachio Brunch Muffins, and from Roast Chicory and Bean Salad with Turmeric Walnuts to Tahini and Miso-roast Cauliflower Steaks with Sesame. A love for food and real appreciation of great produce is at the core of these beautiful and delicious recipes that will inspire you to delve into your store cupboard and transform simple recipes into delicious dishes.
The Goodness of Nuts and Seeds (The\goodness Of... . Ser.)
by Natalie SeldonNuts and seeds are vitamin and mineral powerhouses, offering many health benefits, including keeping your heart healthy, supporting your immune system and keeping your brain in tip-top condition. In The Goodness of Nuts & Seeds, Natalie Seldon uses these versatile nuggets of nutrition to conjure up all kinds of culinary magic. Part of The Goodness Of series, this book is arranged by type into Milks, Butters & Oils, Flours and Whole & Chopped, with recipes ranging from Green Cashew Nut Smoothie to Orange, Poppy Seed & Pistachio Brunch Muffins, and from Roast Chicory and Bean Salad with Turmeric Walnuts to Tahini and Miso-roast Cauliflower Steaks with Sesame. A love for food and real appreciation of great produce is at the core of these beautiful and delicious recipes that will inspire you to delve into your store cupboard and transform simple recipes into delicious dishes.
The Goose Is Out
by Osho Osho International FoundationThat which is never lost cannot be found, and to search for it is absurd. But the moment this absurdity is understood all seeking stops by itself and that which is never lost is found!That is why I say: Seek and you will not find, because the very seeking is the barrier. The search itself is the hindrance because it creates the seeker, the ego, the illusion that "I am."And I am not.Do not seek and you will find it: the I-am-not-ness. This nothingness is the gate. The Gateless gate.Riko once asked Nansen to explain to him the old problem of the goose in the bottle. If a man puts a gosling into the bottle, he said, and feeds the gosling through the bottle's neck until it grows and grows and becomes a goose - and then there is simply no more room inside the bottle, how can the man get it out without killing the goose or breaking the bottle?RIKO! shouted Nansen, and gave a great clap with his hands.Yes master! said Riko with a start.See! said Nansen. The goose is out!Osho
The Gorgeously Green Diet
by Sophie UlianoFrom the New York Times bestselling author, a 30-day plan to a leaner body In the follow-up book to her bestselling Gorgeously Green, Sophie Uliano reveals the secrets to getting slim while being good to the planet . It turns out that eating local, organic, foods doesn't have to be expensive, and a healthy meal can be made in 30 minutes or less, all while shedding pounds. In her relatable, girlfriend-to-girlfriend tone, Uliano pledges that anyone can go green and lean, no matter where they live or what resources they have. Uliano recognizes that dieting and going green are big lifestyle changes and makes it easy for readers to commit to both by allowing them to personalize their plans according to their needs. The book has three diet plans-light green, bright green and deep green- that depend on how much time, travel, and money readers want to commit to going green. The three plans promise the same amount of weight loss, but the darker green the plan is, the greater the commitment the reader makes to reducing waste, going organic and staying carbon neutral. Each diet plan emphasizes natural, seasonal, whole foods that are not only better for the planet, but better for the body. Uliano explains how over-processed, over-produced foods contain fewer nutrients, are harder to digest and are more likely to be stored as fat. With 4-week eating plans for each shade of green, she shows readers how to wean themselves off of processed, manufactured foods and onto fresh vegetables and meat. The book recommends products, brands and websites and has over 100 recipes-every tool readers need to get lean while going green. .
The Gospel & the Zodiac: The Secret Truth About Jesus
by Bill Darlison&“Darlison elucidates the zodiac&’s significant place in the Gospels, most specifically in the Book of Mark . . . An intriguing leap into faith&” (Kirkus Reviews). For millennia the world has been driven by the differences between the great patriarchal religions. Western civilization—or Christendom, as it was once called—received its values and its confidence from a belief in God, the Father, and Jesus, his only son. But what if this conviction were founded on an error? Who is the man in the factually inconsistent Gospel stories? And who is the man who makes a brief appearance carrying a jar of water? This extraordinary study by a Unitarian minister suggests that Jesus never existed historically; he was simply a representation of an astrological theology—a representation, simply put, of the zodiac sign of Aquarius. In The Gospel & the Zodiac, Rev. Bill Darlison demonstrates that all the other signs are present too, in perfect zodiacal order. The Gospel story is not the product of historians or eyewitnesses, but an older, mystical text produced by an ancient, esoteric school as a guide to the Age of Pisces. Every bit as revelatory and controversial as it sounds, The Gospel & the Zodiac will shake up the religious status quo, and in doing so, provide both a new look at a religious icon and a deeper understanding of the faith that binds millions together. &“Darlison begins by looking at different scholarly approaches to the gospels, then outlines his astrological interpretation logically and lucidly, matching the zodiacal signs to the narrative of Mark.&” —Fortean Times
The Gospel of Food: Why We Should Stop Worrying and Enjoy What We Eat
by Barry GlassnerFor many Americans, eating is a religion. We worship at the temples of celebrity chefs. We raise our children to believe that certain foods are good and others are bad. We believe that if we eat the right foods, we will live longer, and if we eat in the right places, we will raise our social status. Yet what we believe to be true about food is, in fact, quite contradictory.Part exposé, part social commentary, The Gospel of Food is a rallying cry to abandon the fads and fallacies in favor of calmer, more pleasurable eating. By interviewing chefs, food chemists, nutritionists, and restaurant critics about the way we eat, sociologist Barry Glassner helps us recognize the myths, half-truths, and guilt trips they promulgate, and liberates us for greater joy at the table.
The Gospel of Germs: Men, Women, and the Microbe in American Life
by Nancy TomesAIDS. Ebola. "Killer microbes. " All around us the alarms are going off, warning of the danger of new, deadly diseases. And yet, as Nancy Tomes reminds us in her absorbing book, this is really nothing new. A remarkable work of medical and cultural history, The Gospel of Germs takes us back to the first great "germ panic" in American history, which peaked in the early 1900s, to explore the origins of our modern disease consciousness. Little more than a hundred years ago, ordinary Americans had no idea that many deadly ailments were the work of microorganisms, let alone that their own behavior spread such diseases. The Gospel of Germs shows how the revolutionary findings of late nineteenth-century bacteriology made their way from the laboratory to the lavatory and kitchen, with public health reformers spreading the word and women taking up the battle on the domestic front. Drawing on a wealth of advice books, patent applications, advertisements, and oral histories, Tomes traces the new awareness of the microbe as it radiated outward from middle-class homes into the world of American business and crossed the lines of class, gender, ethnicity, and race. Just as we take some of the weapons in this germ war for granted--fixtures as familiar as the white porcelain toilet, the window screen, the refrigerator, and the vacuum cleaner--so we rarely think of the drastic measures deployed against disease in the dangerous old days before antibiotics. But, as Tomes notes, many of the hygiene rules first popularized in those days remain the foundation of infectious disease control today. Her work offers a timely look into the history of our long-standing obsession with germs, its impact on twentieth-century culture and society, and its troubling new relevance to our own lives.
The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism
by Ravi RavindraExplores St. John’s Gospel from an Eastern perspective to reveal the interconnectedness of all faiths and the need for interfaith dialogue• Takes readers beyond academic and historical analyses by exploring the mystical foundation of the Gospel• Includes the full text of the Gospel of John interwoven with passage-by-passage interpretationsThe Gospel of John is different from the other canonical gospels in its overall point of view concerning Jesus Christ and his mission on earth. It is much more cosmological in scale and mystical in nature and has long been considered more esoteric. The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism presents an unusual and rewarding exploration of this Christian text from a Hindu perspective as Ravi Ravindra takes us into the heart of St. John’s words, eloquently and convincingly revealing the interconnectedness of all faiths and the growing need in today’s world for interfaith dialogue. For those concerned with the emergence of a universal spirituality, Ravindra provides a source of light, a translucent pool of wisdom that offers from its depths an immense and lasting spiritual vision.
The Gospel of Philip: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Gnosis of Sacred Union
by Jacob Needleman Jean-Yves LeloupA new translation and analysis of one of the most controversial of the apocryphal gospels • Emphasizes an initiatic marriage between the male and female principles as the heart of the Christian mystery • Bears witness to the physical relationship shared by Jesus and Mary Magdalene • Translated from the Coptic and analyzed by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene (over 90,000 sold The mainstream position of the Christian church on sexuality was perhaps best summed up by Pope Innocent III (1160-1216) when he stated that “the sexual act is so shameful that it is intrinsically evil.” Another Christian theologian maintained that the “Holy Ghost is absent from the room shared by a wedded couple.” What Philip records in his gospel is that Christ said precisely the opposite: The nuptial chamber is in fact the holy of holies. For Philip the holy trinity includes the feminine presence. God is the Father, the Holy Ghost is the Mother, and Jesus is the Son. Neither man nor woman alone is created in the image of God. It is only in their relationship with one another--the sacred embrace in which they share the divine breath--that they resemble God. The Gospel of Philip is best known for its portrayal of the physical relationship shared by Jesus and his most beloved disciple, Mary of Magdala. Because it ran counter to the direction of the Church, which condemned the “works of the flesh,” Philip’s gospel was suppressed and lost until rediscovered at Nag Hammadi in 1947. Orthodox theologian Jean-Yves Leloup’s translation from the Coptic and his analysis of this gospel are presented here for the first time in English. What emerges from this important source text is a restoration of the sacred initiatic union between the male and female principles that was once at the heart of Christianity’s sacred mystery.
The Gospel of Sustainability: Media, Market and LOHAS
by Monica M. EmerichFrom organic produce and clothing to socially conscious investing and eco-tourism, the lifestyles of health and sustainability, or LOHAS, movement encompasses diverse products and practices intended to contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle for people and the planet. In The Gospel of Sustainability, Monica M. Emerich explores the contemporary spiritual expression of this green cultural shift at the confluence of the media and the market. This is the first book to qualitatively study the LOHAS marketplace and the development of a discourse of sustainability of the self and the social and natural worlds. Emerich draws on myriad sources related to the notions of mindful consumption found throughout the LOHAS marketplace, including not just products and services but marketing materials, events, lectures, regulatory policies, and conversations with leaders and consumers. These disparate texts, she argues, universally project a spiritual message about personal and planetary health that is in turn reforming capitalism by making consumers more conscious.
The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus
by Jacob Needleman Jean-Yves LeloupA new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus• Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel• Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned • Translated and interpreted by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of PhilipOne of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Instead it is a collection of his teachings--what he actually said. These 114 logia, or sayings, were collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, whom some claim to be Jesus's closest disciple. No sooner was this gospel uncovered from the sands of Upper Egypt than scholars and theologians began to bury it anew in a host of conflicting interpretations and polemics. While some say it is a hodgepodge from the canonical gospels, for others it is the source text from which all the gospel writers drew their material and inspiration. In this new translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the "infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing" Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus of Thomas invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.
The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care
by Rina RaphaelHow did a modest industry of diets and calisthenics evolve into this mammoth business of luxe self-care?In this fun-filled dive into the wellness industry, journalist Rina Raphael looks at the roots of a sector that is now worth $4.5 trillion dollars and explores why it's been so alluring to women all over the globe, promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package.At times both fun and funny, from interviews with leading players in the industry to adventures in more bizarre practices such as desert dancing while drinking your own urine, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how its growth is a direct result of gender inequalities and structural sexism within medicine and society, forcing women to lookelsewhere for health solutions. In theory a huge force for good, women are now looded with offerings from more exploitative areas of the industry, peddling snake oil and questionable ideas for a pretty price.For anyone who values their exercise but has raised an eyebrow at the use of a certain jade egg, The Gospel of Wellness balances the bad with the good and offers a cool and steady look at a powerful player in today's society.
The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care
by Rina Raphael“Next-level revelatory."—Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck“Excellent...Rina really knows her shit...I'm so thankful for this book.”—Jameela Jamil, actress and host of I WeighJournalist Rina Raphael looks at the explosion of the wellness industry: how it stems from legitimate complaints, how seductive marketing targets hopeful consumers–and why women are opening up their wallets like never before.Wellness promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control.Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it’s juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell?The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care—hidden beneath layers of clever marketing—wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control.Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened. Women are told they can manage the chaos ruling their life by following a laid-out plan: eat right, exercise, meditate, then buy or do all this stuff. And while wellness may have sprung from good intentions, we are now relentlessly flooded with exploitative offerings, questionable ideas, and a mounting pressure to stay devoted to the divine doctrine of wellness. What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease?With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation. She knows: Raphael was once a disciple herself—trying everything from “clean eating” to electric shock workouts—until her own awakening to the troubling consequences. Balancing the good with the bad, The Gospel of Wellness is a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us, knocking down the false idols and commandments that have taken hold and ultimately showing how we might shape a better future for the movement—and for our well-being.
The Gospel of Winter: A Novel
by Brendan Kiely“In a lyrical and hard-hitting exploration of betrayal and healing, the son of a Connecticut socialite comes to terms with his abuse at the hands of a beloved priest” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).As sixteen-year-old Aidan Donovan’s fractured family disintegrates around him, he searches for solace in a few bumps of Adderall, his father’s wet bar, and the attentions of his local priest, Father Greg—the only adult who actually listens to him. When Christmas hits, Aidan’s world collapses in a crisis of trust when he recognizes the darkness of Father Greg’s affections. He turns to a crew of new friends to help make sense of his life: Josie, the girl he just might love; Sophie, who’s a little wild; and Mark, the charismatic swim team captain whose own secret agonies converge with Aidan’s. The Gospel of Winter maps the ways love can be used as a weapon against the innocent—but can also, in the right hands, restore hope and even faith. Brendan Kiely’s unflinching and courageous debut novel exposes the damage from the secrets we keep and proves that in truth, there is power. And real love.