{"product_id":"world-of-wonders-a-spirituality-of-reading-9781640609457","title":"World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld of Wonders: The Transformative Power of Reading as a Spiritual Discipline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy should we read?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e It's a question Jeff Crosby both poses and beautifully answers through engaging personal stories, literary reflections, and spiritual insights, within this rich, thought-provoking book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld of Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartfelt tribute to the power of books and reading's ability to unfurl the glory of God, transform our lives, open windows to the world, inspire our imaginations, and help us be more faithful Christ followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrosby explores how reading bridges differences, fosters understanding, and brings healing in a fractured world. Whether you're a lifelong reader or just beginning to explore the joy of books, this compelling work reveals reading as a sacred practice--a means to encounter God, navigate life's seasons, and cultivate a more meaningful faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow reading shapes our spiritual journey\u003c\/b\u003e--with wisdom from C.S. Lewis, Dostoyevsky, Maya Angelou, and other great thinkers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCurated book recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e at the end of each chapter to expand your literary and faith horizons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStories that inspire, challenge, and uplift\u003c\/b\u003e--reminding us that books are not just entertainment but a form of divine companionship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for book lovers, spiritual seekers, and anyone looking to rediscover the joy of reading, \u003ci\u003eWorld of Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion for those who long to see God's presence revealed through the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeff Crosby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.43h x 5.63w x 0.54d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781640609457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeff Crosby\u003c\/b\u003e is the President of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishing, and has worked in bookselling and publishing roles for more than four decades. Among cherished books on his personal library's \"shelf of honor\" you would find books by Dostoyevsky, John Steinbeck, Maya Angelou, Kent Haruf, Marilyn McEntyre, Frederick Buechner and Luci Shaw, among others. He resides in the Chicago area with his wife, Cindy Crosby. JeffreyCrosby.net \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jeff Crosby \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47282478645405,"sku":"9781640609457","price":37.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_0ea356bd-89ff-472f-9144-1ebad9acc98b.jpg?v=1759951176","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/world-of-wonders-a-spirituality-of-reading-9781640609457","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}