HPL 2024 Nonfiction Spotlight | Palos Heights Public Library

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"Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Humanities Medal, presents a thrilling, radiant interpretation of the first book of the Bible"--

2) The exvangelicals: loving, living, and leaving the white evangelical church

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Mccammon, Sarah

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Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the '80s and '90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey him, and not question the faith. Persistently worried that her gay grandfather would go to hell unless she could reach him, or that her Muslim friend would need to be converted, and that she, too, would go to hell if she did not believe fervently enough, McCammon was a rule-follower and--most of the time--a true believer....

3) To be a Jew today: a new guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish people

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Feldman, Noah

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"A guide to contemporary Judaism by law professor and public intellectual Noah Feldman"--

4) Rift: a memoir of breaking away from Christian patriarchy

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West, Cait

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""A powerful meditation on what it means to be trapped and what it takes to break free."Publishers Weekly STARRED ReviewA gripping memoir about coming of age in the stay-at-home daughter movement and the quest to piece together a future on your own terms. Raised in the Christian patriarchy movement, Cait West was homeschooled and could only wear clothes her father deemed modest. She was five years old the first time she was told her swimsuit was too...

5) Lotus girl: my life at the crossroads of Buddhism and America

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Tworkov, Helen

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"From the woman who helped introduce Buddhism to the West and founded Tricycle magazine comes a brilliant memoir of forging one's own path that Pico Iyer calls "unflinching" and "indispensable." The daughter of an artist, Helen Tworkov grew up in the heady climate of the New York School of Abstract Expressionism; yet from an early age, she questioned the value of Western cultural norms. Her life was forever changed when she saw the iconic photo of...

6) Saying no to hate: overcoming antisemitism in America

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Finkelstein, Norman H

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"Saying No to Hate grounds readers in the history of antisemitism in America, emphasizing the strategies Jews have used to address threats and thereby preparing us to recognize, understand, and confront hatred today"--

7) Give me space but don't go far: my unlikely friendship with anxiety

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Weaver, Haley

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"Ever since Haley Weaver was a child, anxiety has been at her side to remind her about what-if and worst-case scenarios, kind of like a bad houseguest who can't read a room. Like most people, Haley saw her anxiety as an obstacle to happiness-she wanted dump it at her therapist's office, or send it on trip far, far away...anything to be rid of it. But what Haley slowly began to understand is that anxiety isn't just an annoying visitor; it's who she...

8) Weird medieval guys: how to live, laugh, love (and die) in dark times

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Swarthout, Olivia

9) Bad therapy: why the kids aren't growing up

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Shrier, Abigail

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"From the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into a mental health industry that is harming, not healing, American children In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost,...

10) The ritual effect: from habit to ritual, harness the surprising power of everyday actions

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Norton, Michael I

11) 15 minute meals: truly quick recipes that don't taste like shortcuts

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Rosen, Ali

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"Discover the ultimate time-saving solution with 15 Minute Meals. This indispensable guide to fast, flavorful, and healthy family recipes by James Beard, IACP, and Emmy-Nominated Ali Rosen features step-by-step instructions for super quick dinner ideas--actually ready in 15 minutes--to satisfy the busiest person. The ultimate convenience. Full of flavorful dishes packed with no-prep vegetables, this quick meals cookbook provides step-by-step instructions...

12) Why we remember: unlocking memory's power to hold on to what matters

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Ranganath, Charan

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"Memory is far more than a record of the past--in this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world's top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from learning and decision-making to trauma and healing, and helps us take control of our unconscious mind to live happier, more deliberate lives. A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In short,...

13) Fairy: the otherworld by many names

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Daimler, Morgan

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"The world of fairy has intrigued humanity across folklore and literature for as long as we have written records and into the modern period. This book seeks to detangle the convoluted history of the world of Fairy by looking at the various cultural beliefs that form the basis of the wider view and explore how those beliefs interact and impact each other. We will explore the Irish Soal Eile, Scottish Elfland, English Fairy, and Welsh Annwn before...

14) Tired of being tired: receive God's realistic rest for your soul-deep exhaustion

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Connolly, Jess

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"Bestselling author, speaker, and Bible teacher helps soul-tired women find the source of their fatigue, set aside shame over their exhaustion, and reset their rhythms and relational patterns to embrace realistic rest"--

15) The Catholic church and the struggle for racial justics: a prophetic call

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Kappadakunnel, Mathew

16) Women behind the wheel: an unexpected and personal history of the car

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Nichols, Nancy A

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"From the adolescent thrill of getting a driver's license to the dreaded commutes of adulthood, from vintage muscle cars to electric vehicles, this groundbreaking book documents the outsized impact the car has had--and will continue to have-- on the lives of women."--

17) The sky was falling: a young surgeon's story of bravery, survival, and hope

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Griggs, Cornelia

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The dramatic, unforgettable, and ultimately cathartic diary of a young pediatric surgeon and mother working on the front lines as the COVID-19 pandemic hit one of New York City's busiest hospitals. In the spring of 2020, many of us were sequestered in our homes, attempting to teach our children and learn to bake while the pings of news alerts and wails of sirens reminded us of the devastation outside. Dr. Cornelia Griggs's experience was nothing like...

18) Big bites: wholesome, comforting recipes that are big on flavor, nourishment, and fun

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Ashmore, Kat

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"Kat Ashmore's mission is to empower hungry readers everywhere to serve themselves and their families well and have fun doing it. Rather than focusing on restriction and what we should take off our plates, she asks: What can we add to our plates? After turning to TikTok for a creative outlet, her series of big, meal-in-a-bowl salads, known affectionately as "Hungry Lady Salads," blew up on social media. In her debut cookbook Big Bites, Ashmore shares...

19) Quick prep cooking using ingredients from Trader Joe's

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Zelesnick, Jordan

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Spend more time eating and less time prepping with these 60 mouthwatering meals made with ingredients from your favorite grocery store. Popular food blogger Jordan Zelesnick loves all the flavor-packed ingredients Trader Joe's has to offer, and in this epic collection she shows you how to utilize them to make quick, delicious meals.

20) Why you, why me, why now: the mindset and moves to land that first job, from networking to cover letters, resumes, and interviews

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Toor, Rachel

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"Getting a job means successfully navigating the application process, and today that requires the right mindset--and the skills to convey it to a potential employer. You need to focus on the organization's needs, not your own, often a challenge for recent and soon-to-be college graduates. In this book, writing professor Rachel Toor shows you how to identify those needs, decide whether you are a good match for a job, and then tell a clear, concise,...