5700 Rudnick Ave. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 346-6968 Home > Resources > Book Recommendations > Recommendations from Pastor Kathie RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PASTOR KATHIE         Jan Karon, The Mitford Series.   All of them are great!   The Red Tent by Anita Diamant   This is a novel written from the "voice" of Dinah, daughter of Jacob, from the book of Genesis. A new view of biblical women's society.   Amazing Grace and The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris   Both are good books for spiritual growth and development.   Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress   It is a wonderful tool for prayer and meditation especially for those who find it hard to sit and who want to keep on moving.   The Practice of Prayer by Margaret Guenther   This is an excellent book for anyone. It is part of the new Church's Teaching Series. Very practical and helpful.   Dear Heart, Come Home-The Path of Midlife Spirituality by Joyce Rupp   Joyce Rupp has many published books, all of which are excellent. Each one takes the reader further in their spiritual journeys and has reflective questions at the end of each chapter. Great for small groups as well.   Susan Howatch has written a series of novels about Anglican spirituality, its development and influence on spirituality throughout western Anglicanism. They follow the lives of specific characters so it is recommended that you begin with the first book.