Making Space: Book Giveaway (Part 1)
December 5, 2006 · by Christine
I have been in a process of cleaning things out, making room for something new. I have several books that I have either read or probably won’t get a chance to read and I thought some of my readers might be interested in. All you have to do is read over the list, select one or two titles that interest you, then leave a comment with your request. I will email you for your mailing address and send it to you by media mail. Read through the comments before requesting a title to make sure it wasn’t claimed already. I will try and go in and cross off the ones requested as they go.
I would rather these books end up in homes where people want them, plus its fun to send real mail. I promise I am not selling your mailing addresses to some database somewhere!
So what’s the catch? Just a desire to spread a little bit of generosity in a season that can too often make people feel crazy.
If you aren’t sure about a title, feel free to look up the description at Amazon.com. It would take me too long to provide links for all of them.
The Practice of Poetry edited by Robin Behn and Chase Twichell
Sabbaths by Wendell Berry
A Meeting of Mystic Paths: Christianity and Yoga by Justin O’Brien
Plain and Simple by Sue Bender
Burning Bright: Anthology of Sacred Poetry edited by Patricia Hampl
Vespers: Contemporary American Poems of Religion and Spirituality edited by Suarez and Can Cleave
Odd Angles of Heaven: Contemporary Poetry by People of Faith edited by Craig and McCann
Heaven in Stone and Glass: Experiencing the Spirituality of Great Cathedrals by Robert Barron
Centering: In Pottery, Poetry, and the Person by M.C. Richards
What Really Matters to Me: A Guided Journal by Robyn Conley-Weaver
The Book of Self-Acquaintance: A Guided Journal by Margaret Tiberio
The Art of Soul: Meditations for the Creative Spirit by Joy Sawyer
Life Prayers from Around the World by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon
The Art of Ritual by Beck and Metrick
The Art and Craft of Paper-Making by Sophie Dawson
Tabletop Fountains: 40 Easy Projects to Make by Dawn Cusick
Your Life As Story by Tristine Rainer
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Making a Literary Life by Carolyn See
If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland
The War of Art: Breaking Through the Blocks to Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
There will be some more listings in a few days as I weed through piles.
Blessings, Christine Valters Paintner
December 5th, 2006 at 11:03 pm
What fun!
Several weeks ago I realized that my black tea passion is keeping me up nights. I initally thought I’d Freecycle it. But then I wondered if I’d share it with the blogging community. And then I wondered if people would think I’m strange for doing so. Once again you’ve inspired me! I may have a tea bag give-away fest!
May all these books find their way into the hands of those who will treasure and love them well.
Blessings for sweet dreams,
Trish
December 5th, 2006 at 11:55 pm
Wow, this is very cool and generous Christine! What jumped out for me right away was Life As Story by Tristine Rainer, and Heaven in Stone and Glass: Experiencing the Spirituality of Great Cathedrals by Robert Barron : )
Thank you so much for offering these lovely books Christine! I hope your advent has been going peacefully and blessedly : )
December 6th, 2006 at 4:33 am
This is so kind of you. I am inspired to do the same. We just bought a bunch of new books, knowing we didn’t have shelf space for them and I was planning to donate some to the library. I think I may hold a few back for sharing online.
I would love The Art of Soul by Joy Sawyer and Life Prayers from Around the World.
You offer a beautiful selection of books. I’m so glad I happened across your blog one day…not because you’re giving away books but because you selected the books and they say a lot about you.
I hope you are feeling better.
December 6th, 2006 at 5:43 am
The Practice of Poetry edited by Robin Behn and Chase Twichell
The Art and Craft of Paper-Making by Sophie Dawson
Ooooooooooh I restrained myself to two…You are so awesome. BTW I read through your posts on your RA - now I understand a bit more the depth of your exhaustion when you talk about it.
December 6th, 2006 at 5:51 am
I’d be interested in Sabbaths by Wendel Berry and If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland. Thanks!:)
December 6th, 2006 at 6:23 am
what a wonderful selection! heh, i already have too many books on my bedside table, otherwise i’d be printing my requests here
blessings.
December 6th, 2006 at 6:26 am
Christine,
I bow to you, giving away books; I don’t know if I’d EVER be able to do that! I love the idea…making room for something new. Maybe I;ll give away some clothing instead.
A friend of mine and I just led an Advent Prayer through Art Making day of prayer this past weekend, where the participants used a cigar box to represent the womb space, or the clearing of a space. I’ve enjoyed reading your recent posts on the subject. Always so beautiful.
If it’s still available, I am interested in Bird by Bird by Anne Lomott.
Many blessings on your day,
Nancy
December 6th, 2006 at 6:27 am
I would love the following:
Odd Angles of Heaven: Contemporary Poetry by People of Faith edited by Craig and McCann
Life Prayers from Around the World by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon
Thanks!
December 6th, 2006 at 8:26 am
Dear Christine,
I’d be interested in Making a Literary Life by Carolyn See. I always enjoy her books reviews in the Washington Post.
Christine, happily for me, I discovered your blog when I typed in “Expressive Arts” and “spirituality” on google. The intertwining speaks to me, and now each day I look forward to tuning in to your honest writing and questioning.
Best wishes,
Theresa Walker, Washington DC
December 6th, 2006 at 8:41 am
I would love the following book:
The Art of Ritual by Beck and Metrick
Thanks! What a wonderful and very generous idea!
December 6th, 2006 at 9:25 am
Wow. What a great idea. I’d love to ask for 2 titles, if I may, and please explain what media mail is because I want to make sure to pay for shipping……
If I may, I’d love Centering, In Pottery, Poetry and the Person and I’d love The War of Art, Breaking through …
Again, what a wonderful gesture.
December 6th, 2006 at 10:27 am
Wow, such great responses to your generous and ingenious book-give-away-sweepstakes! I would love to make a new, warm home for Burning Bright
Thank you so much. You have inspired me to do this too.
December 6th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Thank you all for your enthusiastic responses! I just went to the post office and mailed all the books for which I have already received addresses. There are still a few books left, so feel free to claim them. I’ll do another round of this probably next Monday, once I get all my papers graded. Such fun to release these tomes into the world and make connections with you.
Blessings, Christine
December 6th, 2006 at 2:20 pm
Christine,
What beautiful generosity! If it is not claimed yet, I would like Justin O’Brien’s book on Christianity and Yoga.
December 6th, 2006 at 5:04 pm
Peace
December 6th, 2006 at 7:48 pm
Hi Antony, I will post some more at the end of the weekend. It has been fun setting these books free! Blessings to you! Christine
December 7th, 2006 at 12:08 pm
Such a witness to the abundance that already exists in the world! Thank you for your gift of sharing wonderful titles.
Blessings, Cathleen
February 19th, 2007 at 9:17 am
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