From the Rector's Bookshelf
Reading That Feeds the Soul
If you've attended Sunday worship at Emmanuel, you know that Rev. Brett has a gift for weaving the wisdom of authors, theologians, and thinkers into his sermons—connecting the gospel to the books that help us make sense of our lives and our world. Parishioners often ask: "What was that book he mentioned?"
This page is our answer. Here you'll find books Rev. Brett has referenced from the pulpit, along with places to purchase them that support local, independent businesses. Because at Emmanuel, we believe in investing in our community—
one book at a time.
Where to Buy
We encourage you to support these local and independent booksellers:
The Book Oasis
A beloved independent bookstore serving Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, and Melrose
New and gently used books, gifts, and greeting cards.
311 Main Street, Stoneham, MA
(781) 438-0077 thebookoasis.com
Bookshop.org
A wonderful online alternative to Amazon that shares its profits with independent bookstores nationwide. bookshop.org
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
Don't forget that many of these titles may be available right here in Wakefield at no cost!
345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA
Book Title | Author Name |
|---|---|
The Aramaic Jesus | Neil Douglas-Klotz |
Falling Upward | Richard Rohr |
Learning to Fall | Philip Simmons |
The Cost of Discipleship | Dietrich Bonhoeffer |
Emergent Strategy | Adrienne Maree Brown |
All about Love | bell hooks |
Micro Activism | Omkari L. Williams |
The Road to Character | David Brooks |
Dare to Lead | Brené Brown |