The Satanic Verses (1988) by Salman Rushdie & the 3 Million Dollar Fatwā, Padma, & the 12 Prostitutes of the holy Prophet
“What did that say about the quality of the divine poetry? Look, I swear, I was shaken to my soul.”
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***160th Post*** Mars and Venus in the Bedroom (1995) by Dr. John Gray and the Rhythms of Romance
Dr. Gray focuses mostly on sexual aspects in the relationship.
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Then Cherish Pity (2015) by CG FEWSTON – An Original Short Parable
A story
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Invisible: The Dangerous Allure of the Unseen (2014) by Philip Ball & the World We Cannot See
From Tolkien’s and Gyge’s magic rings, morals of Glaucon, cloaks of invisibility, invisible children, occult forces and sacred magic, theological thermodynamics, the invisible men of science fiction, natural camouflage, time bandits, the Holy Spirit, X-rays, and to the mythic and magical connotations of invisibility, Ball does wonders as he crosses time and space to bring readers a semi-full spectrum encompassing the historical and contemporary implications involving the “unseen” in our everyday lives.
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Mars and Venus In Love (1996) by Dr. John Gray & True Stories of Relationship Lessons Learned
A collection of stories from men and women who either read Dr. Gray’s Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus or attended his conferences in order to improve their relationships.
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The Art of Loving (1956) by Erich Fromm & Thoughts on Defining Faith & Love
“Love is an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.”
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Mars and Venus on a Date (1997) by Dr. John Gray & Tips to a More Loving Relationship
“A soul mate is someone who has the unique ability to bring out the best in us. Soul mates are not perfect, but perfect for us.”
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Warrior of the Light (2002) by Paulo Coelho & the Joy of Persevering
A Warrior of the Light “is someone capable of understanding the miracle of life, of fighting to the last for something he believes in—and of hearing the bells that the waves set ringing on the seabed.”
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By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept (1994) by Paulo Coelho & the Art of Loving Well
“He turned to me. ‘It’s a very simple sentence,’ he said. ‘I love you.’”
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If Life is a Game, These are the Rules (1998) by Chérie Carter-Scott & the Power of Integrity, Forgiveness and Compassion
“I promise you that your life will magically transform, and that you will learn the secrets to manifesting your heart’s desire.”
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Notes from the Universe (2003) by Mike Dooley & the Secret to Dreams Coming True
“Learn from your dreams, because the stuff of time and space is no different. Forget your past. Pitch the logic. And drop the cursed hows.”
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Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus (1992) by John Gray, including Man’s Intimacy Cycle & What’s in Her Head vs. the Truth of a Man’s Heart
A remarkable, eye-opening book that dispels any belief that men and women are in fact the same.
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A Risk I’m Willing to Take (2014) by Kristiana Purnama Sari
An Essay
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Dark Matter (2011) by Gregory Sholette & the Emergence of Humanity’s Evolving Spirit
“Digital technology also functions like a prosthetic memory permitting the excluded to document and narrate ephemeral, every day activities and overlooked forms of expression or resistance.”
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It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want to Be (2003) by Paul Arden & the Attitude of Champions
Taking risks is all about seeking a better life and realizing dreams into reality. Not about failure.
