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She has now written a second book, "Aging with Wisdom: Reflections, Stories & Teachings," which is filled with spiritual wisdom drawn from Christianity, Buddhism and other religious traditions.

In this short book Martin urges Catholic leaders to treat the LGBT community with “respect, compassion and sensitivity.” Likewise, he encourages gays to treat the church the same way.

 In “Dying: a memoir,” she delivers a moving reflection on the end of life.

“The Blood of Emmett Till” offers a chilling reminder of the ugly toll of racism, which still infects American culture long after the Civil War. 

The couple hear stories about magical doors that whisk people to distant, safer lands. When someone offers to lead them to such a door, they decide to try it and are instantly transported to a beach on a Greek island, along with countless other refugees.

“King Sugar” has captured the American diet while diabetes and other chronic illnesses have skyrocketed, but is there a link? Author Gary Taubes delivers a resounding “yes” while conceding that more research is needed before we can say for sure how much sugar is too much for a healthy diet.

Kerry Egan has spent endless hours as a hospice chaplain listening to the regrets and memories of dying patients. She shares their stories in this new book, “On Living.”