IONE, Ore. (MMD Newswire) April 15, 2009 -- The Literate Spirit: Suggested Reading for Believers and Seekers examines author Lea Mathieu's belief that mindfully choosing what you read helps create a more meaningful and fulfilling life for anyone.
"You are what you read," claims Mathieu, and in The Literate Spirit, she offers 36 reading suggestions to stretch the mind and soothe the spirit. Mathieu divides her book into three sections: "Why Bother to Live?," "Why Does Evil Persist?" and "What Happens After Death?" In each section, she briefly discusses secular literature that has moved her toward answers, or toward more profound questions.
Mathieu suggests readings on topics such as freedom and enslavement, the power of love, a deeper understanding of the universe and more, referencing titles as wide-ranging as The Color Purple, Like Water for Chocolate and The Tao of Physics. A life worth living originates in the mind and soul, believes Mathieu, and reading with discernment is vital to that deeper, more spiritual development. Mathieu leaves the reader with her advice: "Choose good, choose life and read accordingly."
For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at leamathieu@mac.com. The Literate Spirit: Suggested Reading for Believers and Seekers is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
The Rev. Lea Mathieu is ordained in the United Church of Christ and is a nationally certified teacher in language arts. She holds master's degrees in theology and education and has worked as a parish minister and public school teacher. She lives with her husband and children on their farm in Ione, Ore.
MEDIA CONTACT
Lea Mathieu
Email: leamathieu@mac.com
Phone: 541-422-7215
Website: www.dailybreadpress.com
REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE
###
The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of BookSurge or its affiliates.