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Over the last months of 2023, I received several interesting books with religious themes.

(RNS) — These stories of tenacity from people of several faiths and no faith offer guidance for surviving tough times.  

From memoirs to motivational and cookbooks to kids books, theres something for every reader on your list.

From child custody lawsuits to Nation of Islam bean pies, author Christina Ward’s new book shows how Chicago’s food world connects with various organizations

EARTH Art of Nature at The Domes, a lesson in food history, the inaugural Riverwest Jazz Fest, Jerry Harrison and Stop Making Sense at the Oriental, Ex Fabula, Ringo Starr and more—This Week in Milwaukee!

(RNS) — 'Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat,' by Christina Ward, is both history book and cookbook, with over 75 recipes.

Enjoy this Q&A with the witty and prolific Christina Ward about one of the most elusive aspects of human existence.

Allison Mack was serving a three-year sentence for her role in the NXIVM cult case.