Jo Petty

A treasure trove of inspiration, perspective and encouragement reflect Ms. Petty's lifetime pursuit of wisdom. A selection full of hope and praise. Truly a popular compendium of inspiration.

Apples of Gold

Kirsten Simkiss

Personally, I didn't care for this one. I'm not really the type to read books made up of quotes to begin with, but the fact that none of the quotes or poems were sourced as to who said them was bothersome. Always source your quotes. It's just good form. Additionally, this is a collection put together long before I was born. It mildly but consistently reinforces gender stereotypes that are no longer accepted in today's view (thank goodness) and much of those quotes fall back on the idea that god is the only way that people can access things like peace and love. I know that when this was published it likely had to have those things to be taken seriously but I truly felt that it's a book best left as an example of the times.

This is a book I would recommend to someone looking for spiritual guidance on the topics covered in the book. This is not for someone simply looking for personal inspiration or for anyone who isn't particularly religious.

Apples of Gold

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