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Great Non-fiction of the Past Year
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What's So Great About ChristianityWhat's So Great About Christianity by Dinesh D'Souza
Buy new: $20.12 / Used from: $5.98
An intelligently considered response to the recent plethora of atheistic manifestos.
Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to SeeCrashing Through: A True Story of Risk, Adventure, and the Man Who Dared to See by Robert Kurson
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $0.01
A book that gains power as it moves along, poignant and life-affirming.
Steve and Me: Life with the Crocodile HunterSteve and Me: Life with the Crocodile Hunter by Terri Irwin
Buy new: $25.95 / Used from: $0.01
An inspiring, romantic, and sometimes hilarious look at a famous couple and their love for life.
Jesus of NazarethJesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $3.10
A thoughtful and theological look at the personal and historical Jesus.
Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About God, Dreams, and Talking VegetablesMe, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About God, Dreams, and Talking Vegetables by Phil Vischer
Buy used from: $7.00
A thought-provoking look at the rise and fall of a ministry--and the man behind the wheel. Amazing stuff.
Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on FaithGrace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $3.16
As always, Lamott challenges, inspires, and demands a reaction.
Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 by Marcus Luttrell
Buy new: $9.97 / Used from: $2.30
A pulse-pounding account, following a Navy SEAL trapped behind enemy lines.
unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It MattersunChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters by David Kinnaman
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $5.50
Though unimaginative in its telling, this book should be a wake-up call to all who call themselves Christians.
Generation NeXt Parenting: A Savvy Parent's Guide to Getting it RightGeneration NeXt Parenting: A Savvy Parent's Guide to Getting it Right by Tricia Goyer
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $0.01
An honest, thoughtful, and humorous look at parenting for those who want to rise above.
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small TownThe Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham
Buy new: $19.11 / Used from: $0.01
Although somewhat dry in delivery, the issues in this book are important and powerful.