Tom Harpur, a Rhodes Scholar, Anglican priest, and Professor of New Testament and Greek at the University of Toronto, had for many years a religion column in the Toronto Star. His commitment to developing a relevant, inclusive and reasonable faith has won him international recognition, in large part confirmed by his 2005 book The Pagan Christ – a bestseller.  Read more

Richard Feynman (1918-1988), co-winner of the 1965 physics Nobel Prize, was famous for his curiosity about everything. His special love was the challenge (he called it fun) of physics. I read the 1985 first edition when I had free time at night shifts during a year of experiments. Now I own it. It is 'as told to' his good friend Ralph Leighton.  Read more

Wesley Buchele is the last survivor of seven sons. Wes and his fraternal-twin brother Luther Buchele decided they needed to write their family’s history. In 2007 they hired Eve Silberman, a writer for the Observer (of Ann Arbor, MI) provide this condensation of the hundreds of pages the twins wrote. Wes gave me this book.  Read more

Marjane Satrapi grew up in Tehran, studied at the Lycee Francais, left for Vienna, then studied illustrations at Strasbourg. She has written several children’s books. Her illustrations appeared in many newspapers and magazines. This book is a graphic memoir read by my wife’s book club.  Read more

Immaculée Ilibagiza lost most of her family during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The story of her survival and escape from the horror to work at the UN in New York is both exceptionally moving and a powerful testament to the inner strength from her faith in God. This gift book was written with Steve Erwin.  Read more