Bob Smietana Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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National religion writer @rns. Red Sox, Patriots and sci-fan. Ex-musician. Proud Granda. Author of Reorganized Religion. Former pres. @religionreport DMs open.
Melody Of Love
Carolyn GriffinBob SmietanaAfter writing about the late Sister Janet Mead and her unlikely rock version of the Lord's Prayer - which sold millions in the 1970s, I started thinking about other unlikely 1970s hits. Like this: Bobby Vinton's hit - "My Melody of Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfnBxbDz77U
Paperback, 2001
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The Invisible Life of Addie Larue
V. E. SchwabBob SmietanaAm relaxing with coffee and The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by @veschwab and it is lovely and sad. Am worried about Addie
Paperback, 2023
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The Toll
Neal ShustermanBob SmietanaOver the weekend, I finished The Toll by @NealShusterman, the third book in his "Arc of a Scythe" series. And why has no one told me about these books? So much religion and sci-fi. And an AI god. And a ton of ideas about the meaning of life and death and mortality. Mercy.
Paperback, 2020
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The Hiding Place
Corrie Ten BoomBob SmietanaDied: ‘The Hiding Place’ and ‘The Cross and the Switchblade’ Coauthor Elizabeth Sherrill https://t.co/VyqkrBzyJt via @CTmagazine
Paperback, 2006
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
Ben MontgomeryBob SmietanaAm reading “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” - the story of Emma Gatewood’s first thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. At age 67. In 1955. Told her kids she was going for a walk. Here is some of her story. https://t.co/s0uFKHwa9i
Paperback, 2016
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American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country
Jack JenkinsBob SmietanaAmerican Prophets, a great book by @jackmjenkins is on sale at Amazon! Get it now - https://t.co/vrY6siPifN
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Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction
Jon FranklinBob Smietana@RuthMBuchanan The Art and Craft of Feature Writing by William Blundell. Writing for Story by Jon Franklin.
Paperback, 1994
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken?: Reflections on Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith
Studs TerkelBob SmietanaThe crowd is singing along to “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” - ( which was one of the late Studs Terkel’s favorite hymns” https://t.co/tm5g3fhRZD
Paperback, 2014
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Gerald L. K. Smith: Minister of Hate
Glen JeansonneBob SmietanaWant to know more about the roots of Christian nationalism? Glen Jeansonne's 1988 biography of Gerald LK Smith -- subtitled "Minister of Hate" -- is a good place to start. It's available online for free and is remarkable. https://t.co/SrDKM7QNey
Paperback, 1997
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Waco: A Survivor's Story
David ThibodeauBob SmietanaDavid Thibodeau, a Waco survivor, believes that Waco and Ruby Ridge led to the rise of militia -- and says the concerns about government militarization: "There's a point where that madness has to be dealt with. " #RNA2023
Paperback, 2018
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