Christian Bookswap?

[Notquitegrownup]

I am trying to clear out some of my books, but would also appreciate some more inspirational reading too. I rarely get to browse the Church library as the kids are usually fairly loopy by the end of the service!

Would anyone fancy joining me in a post-on-a-book to another Christian thread? It doesn't have to be a straight swap, it could just be a "does anyone want this book" thread. Or we could post comments here and discuss the books, recommend other titles if we wanted! I am aware that not everyone find the same books helpful, so you might want to briefly describe a book, so see if there are any takers.

I am happy to start off. I have copies of:

Joyce Huggett - Listening to God - 227 pages of Biblically based teaching on ways of refreshing/deepening your prayer life.

Lionel Blue - A backdoor to Heaven - very lighthearted book, about discovery of Jewish faith rather than Christian faith (although ironically, Blue comes to rediscover his lost faith, when falling through an unlocked door into a Quaker meeting!)

Hope and Suffering (1983)- Letters and discussions from Desmond Tutu, prior to the lifting of apartheid in S Africa

Christianity Rediscovered - Vincent J. Donovan - a reappraisal of what missionary work should entail, and in fact of what faith is for a Christian and what it isn't too - from an evangelical Roman Catholic missionary (?!) I really recommend this book for anyone going into ministry.

I would love to inherit a copy of the Sword and the Switchblade to pop onto ds1's bookshelf, if anyone else is tidying out?

[Wolfgirl]

Well! we have zillions of christian books which we need to sell. if there is an interest I will start listing them too (no swaps though, really do need to sell).

I know what you mean about needing space and doing a clear out! Hope you manage to swap or sell. all the best. xx

[bobsmum]

Fab idea - I used to work above a Christian bookshop and when they got a new manager he cleared out the entire stock in order to start again. So I filled boxes of decent but unsod stuff. It's still at my parent's house because we haven't got storage yet, but I'll have a rummage ASAP. I'm quite happy to send out free for postage if I don't swap.

[bobsmum]

There is a fairtrade shop not too far from me which runs a second hand Xian bookshop - they would be happy for stock I'm sure. This will hopefully get me organised and siciplined enough to declutter.

But if anyone's got a copy of "No Compromise" by Keith GReen I'd happily buy/swap it - we keep giving our copies away, but I really want to read it again!

[canmummy]

I, too never get chance to browse with 3 kids racing round the church and up the altar!

The only problem is I have nothing to swap so could someone sell me something to start me off?

I've been back at church almost a year after finding it too hard to get there with kids for the last 7 years Really could do with some good reading material

[Wolfgirl]

If we all need extra pennies, maybe we should try Amazon? Has anyone sold books on Amazon before? Bobsmum, I have the Keith Green book, but no idea where it is. I shall endeavour to try and find in the next few days, but if anyone else in the meantime can help, then take theirs.

[SueAndHerAmazingWobbles]

Wolfgirl, wotcha got? Name some titles for me...

[Wolfgirl]

oh zillions. now I know theres some interest I'll do some sorting. hold on to yer norks and I'll be back, prob tomorrow night tho! LOL

[Milliways]

NotQuiteGrownUp - did you mean "The Cross and the Switchblade" - Nicky Cruz/David Wilkerson story?

[Notquitegrownup]

Yes I did Milliways. Doh!

So we need to start a list like this, saying what is available, and whether it is free, whether the poster would like P & P, or whether it is for sale (if so how much) - though as Wolfgirl says, it can always be sold via Amazon.

Joyce Huggett - Listening to God - 227 pages of Biblically based teaching on ways of refreshing/deepening your prayer life. Free to a good home.

Lionel Blue - A backdoor to Heaven - very lighthearted book, about discovery of Jewish faith rather than Christian faith (although ironically, Blue comes to rediscover his lost faith, when falling through an unlocked door into a Quaker meeting!) Free to a good home.

Desmond Tutu. Hope and Suffering (1983)- Letters and discussions, prior to the lifting of apartheid in S Africa. Free to a good home.

[Notquitegrownup]

Oops. That should have said:

So we need to start a list like this, saying what is available, and whether it is free, whether the poster would like a swap or P & P, or whether it is for sale (if so how much) - though as Wolfgirl says, it can always be sold via Amazon.

Joyce Huggett - Listening to God - 227 pages of Biblically based teaching on ways of refreshing/deepening your prayer life. Swap or free to a good home.

Lionel Blue - A backdoor to Heaven - very lighthearted book, about discovery of Jewish faith rather than Christian faith (although ironically, Blue comes to rediscover his lost faith, when falling through an unlocked door into a Quaker meeting!) Swap or free to a good home.

Desmond Tutu. Hope and Suffering (1983)- Letters and discussions, prior to the lifting of apartheid in S Africa. Swap or free to a good home.

[Wolfgirl]

Im trying to think how we could create a spreadsheet maybe, and upload the link. any ideas anyone? might be an idea, else we will ALL get confused

[Milliways]

I Have "The Cross & The Switchblade" and "Run Baby Run" which is the same story but written by Nicky Cruz - more of his story, gangs etc - better read for kids I think.

I can lend either of them if you want to borrow & post back after reading.

I also have (again for read & return):

Michelle - story of an 8 year old overcoming cancer & leg amputation - suitable for younger readers.

Puppet on a chain - story of a teenager with anorexia

Valley of love - about a Pastor saving disabled kids from Nazi slaughter

Selected to live - Jewish Teenager in hiding from Nazis

The Hiding Place - Cori Ten Boom (Caught Hiding Jews & sent to concentration camp)

Just Good Friends - Dealing with relationships (aimed at Teens)

God's Gift of healing - story of a Faith Healer (written by a family member of a friend)

Thank God it's Monday (Christianity at work)

Finding The God dependant life - Joni Yoder

[Notquitegrownup]

Thanks Milliways. DS1 is only 7, so I was thinking of buying a copy of 'C & S' to have lurking for when he gets to the right age.

I've just bought another copy of 'The Hiding Place' too as I keep lending mine out. I love that book! Really inspirational.

[Roseylea]

Oooh NQGU if you still have the Vincent Donovan, could I buy it from you svp?

[Notquitegrownup]

Lol Rosey - I emailed you this morning about this!

[Roseylea]

LOL NGGU - have replied!

Bit of a cheeky ask, but does anyone have an unwanted biog of John Wesley, or even better, his journals? I would love to learn more about this amazing man. (But I am having to stick to a books budget as I am buying so many atm...)

[Roseylea]

Actually, forget that - I've just found a very cheap copy on Amazon!

[Roseylea]

And Bobsmyum, the Keith Green book is on Amazon for less than £3 - I'll add that to my list of stuff to buy after pay day! (I could spend a fortune on books...)

[Notquitegrownup]

OOh I'd love to borrow the Wesley book when you've read it, Rosey, or find something else to swap it for. (I've a copy of Bonhoffer's letters here I could reserve for you!) I can wait though. My bedside pile of books to read is fairly well stocked at the moment.