Category: Nonfiction

Adult nonfiction reviews.

"When Catholic hear mention of St. Josemaria, too many think, 'Oh, he's the Opus Dei saint,' and then relegate his life and teachings as only applicable to Opus Dei members. What a shame." Eric Sammons, author of Holiness for Everyone

Bonnie Way December 2, 2024

Holiness for Everyone: The Practical Spirituality of St. Josemaria Escriva

Catholicism

"Pablo was a person of deep faith who also carried the memory, hopes and dreams of his people with confidence and steadfast courage." quote from Meet Pablo Tac by Christian Clifford.

Bonnie Way August 3, 2023

Meet Pablo Tac: Indian from the Far Shores of California

Catholicism

In this book I will be your guide on a tour of the autistic brain. ~ Temple Grandin (book review of The Autistic Brain.)

Bonnie Way April 1, 2023

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin

Nonfiction

Women Made New book review

Bonnie Way March 1, 2023

Women Made New: Reflections on Adversity, Transformation, and Healing

Catholicism

"I'd sit with these children's classics, my own babies tucked in close, and as I read, these books saved my life." Jennifer Pepito, Mothering by the Book.

Bonnie Way October 6, 2022

Mothering by the Book by Jennifer Pepito

Nonfiction

God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew (expanded edition)

Bonnie Way May 29, 2022

God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew

Nonfiction

Everything in this book, every little fact, detail and story about Mary, is actually intended to help you grow closer to Jesus! That's what Mary's job is! ~ Katherine Bogner, author of Through the Year with Mary

Bonnie Way May 1, 2022

Through the Year with Mary: Ponder and Pray Together with Children

Catholicism

"This book aims to accompany the reader through the artistic wonderland that is Josephine iconography." The Silent Knight by Elizabeth Lev

Bonnie Way March 19, 2022

The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph, Depicted in Art

Catholicism

Discover, or rediscover, what you need to be able to “pray without ceasing.”

Bonnie Way November 13, 2021

The Handy Little Guide to Prayer by Barb Szyszkiewicz

Catholicism

You find your path to holiness in your state of life. You do not finish homemaking tasks so that you can get to "holy" activities, but you find spiritual meaning even in manual labour. ~ Kimberley Hahn

Bonnie Way October 25, 2021

Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker’s Heart

Catholicism