14 must-read christian books like The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption by Jim Wahlberg

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The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption

By: Jim Wahlberg

4.52

Format: 159 pages, Kindle Edition

When Jim Wahlberg went to prison the second time at 22 years old, he was sentenced to six to nine y…

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1. A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

By: C.S. Lewis , Sheldon Vanauken

4.27

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Death is no respecter of love."

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

"Corruption is never compulsory."

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

"Honesty is better than any easy comfort."

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

"A longing for eternity is built-in to us all"

-C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

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2. The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography

By: Matt Fradd

4.11

Format: 280 pages, Paperback

The Porn Myth is a non- religious response to the commonly held belief that pornography is a harmle… read more

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  • nonfiction
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3. Introduction to the Devout Life

By: Francis de Sales

4.37

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Written for Christians in every walk of life and for every age, St. Francis De Sales' classic work … read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Be who you are and be that well."

-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life

"We are crucified to the world, and the world must be as crucified to us. It esteems us as fools, let us esteem it as mad."

-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life

"The desire and pursuit of virtue tends to make us virtuous, but the desire and pursuit of honors tends to make us odious and despicable."

-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life

"If, when stung by slander or ill-nature, we wax proud and swell with anger, it is a proof that our gentleness and humility are unreal, and mere artificial show."

-Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life

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4. With God in Russia

By: Walter J. Ciszek , Daniel L. Flaherty

3.60

Format: 316 pages,

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  • nonfiction
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5. Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

By: Thérèse of Lisieux , John Clarke

4.42

Format: 306 pages, Paperback

This book, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual cl… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Love lives only by sacrifice"

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"I have at last found my vocation; it is love!"

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"Love will consume us only in the measure of our self-surrender."

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

"It is for us to console our Lord, and not for Him to console us."

-Thérèse of Lisieux, Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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6. 33 Days to Morning Glory

By: Michael E. Gaitley

4.60

Format: 198 pages, Paperback

From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the popular book "Consoling the Heart of Jesus," comes … read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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7. Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism

By: Kimberly Hahn , Scott Hahn , Peter Kreeft

4.40

Format: 182 pages, Paperback

The well-known and very popular Catholic couple, Scott and Kimberly Hahn, have been constantly trav… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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8. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

By: Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

Format: 846 pages, Paperback

Over 3 million copies sold!  Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - th… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"  Man and woman were made “for each other"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Liturgy itself is prayer; the confession of faith finds its proper place in the celebration of worship."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Catholic wisdom of the people... provides reasons for joy and humor even in the midst of a very hard life."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

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9. He Leadeth Me

By: Walter J. Ciszek , Daniel L. Flaherty , Walter Ciszek

4.63

Format: 202 pages, Paperback

He Leadeth Me is the deeply moving personal story of one man's spiritual odyssey and the unflagging… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Solo puedo describir la experiencia de conversión como una sensación de «dejarse llevar», de renunciar a todo esfuerzo o incluso a mi deseo de tomar las riendas de mi propia vida. Aunque suene demasi…"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

"La humildad significa eso: aprender a aceptar el desánimo e incluso la derrota como enviados por Dios; aprender a perseverar y seguir adelante con el corazón en paz y confiando en Dios, seguros de qu…"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

"Durante esos largos de años de soledad y sufrimiento, Dios me condujo a una comprensión de la vida y de su amor que solo quienes la han experimentado son capaces de entender. Me despojó de muchos de …"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

"Quizá Dios tenga que recordarnos con tremenda claridad que eso es exactamente lo que quería decirnos con esas palabras aparentemente tan simples del Sermón de la Montaña: «No estéis preocupados por v…"

-Walter J. Ciszek, He Leadeth Me

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10. Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

By: Matthew Kelly

3.95

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

You have so much more to offer. You know it. You have sensed it for some time now. This sacred trut… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Make choices that are easy to live with."

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

"Don’t underestimate yourself, God doesn’t!"

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

"Holy Moments are going to make you insanely happy."

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

"You were made in the image of God. Act accordingly!"

-Matthew Kelly, Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life

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11. Second Act

By: Danielle Steel

4.19

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In this gripping novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a top Hollywood ex… read more

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12. This is My Body: A Call to Eucharistic Revival

By: Robert Barron

4.35

Format: 100 pages, Kindle Edition

A recent Pew Forum survey revealed the startling statistic that 69% of Catholics do not believe in … read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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13. 23 1/2 Lies (Women’s Murder Club, #23.5)

By: James Patterson

3.70

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

Enjoy three heart-racing thrillers from the New York Times bestselling master of suspense. 23 1/… read more

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14. The 24th Hour (Women’s Murder Club, #24)

By: James Patterson

4.13

Format: 346 pages, Kindle Edition

Trouble always finds the Women's Murder Club... Sergeant Lindsay Boxer, Medical Examiner Claire … read more

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15. If You Would Have Told Me

By: John Stamos

3.81

Format: 333 pages, Hardcover

If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at his dad’s fast-food joint that one d… read more

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  • autobiography
  • nonfiction
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16. Beautiful Eucharist

By: Matthew Kelly

4.39

Format: 126 pages, Paperback

Nothing will transform your life quite like a personal encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. When … read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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17. Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me

By: Whoopi Goldberg

4.33

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

From multi-award winner Whoopi Goldberg comes a new and unique memoir of her family and their influ… read more

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  • autobiography
  • nonfiction
"Listen. The confines of this neighbourhood do not represent the confines of your life. You can go and do and be whatever you want. But, whatever you choose, be yourself."

-Whoopi Goldberg, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me

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18. Life: My Story Through History

By: Pope Francis

4.22

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous worl… read more

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  • autobiography
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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19. Wake Up With Purpose!: What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years

By: Jean Dolores Schmidt

4.18

Format: 222 pages, Hardcover

Known to millions as simply "Sister Jean," the Loyola Chicago matriarch and college basketball icon… read more

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  • autobiography
  • christian
  • nonfiction
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20. The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption

By: Jim Wahlberg

4.52

Format: 159 pages, Kindle Edition

When Jim Wahlberg went to prison the second time at 22 years old, he was sentenced to six to nine y… read more

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  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • autobiography
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21. The Year of Jubilee

By: Cindy Morgan

4.37

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

The Year of Jubilee is a lyrical coming-of-age novel set against the backdrop of the turbulent Sout… read more

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  • christian

17 Best nonfiction books like The Big Hustle: A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption by Jim Wahlberg

Transform Your Habits

A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy, and Triumph

C.S. Lewis , Sheldon Vanauken

4.27

Transform Your Habits

The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography

Matt Fradd

4.11

Transform Your Habits

Introduction to the Devout Life

Francis de Sales

4.37

Transform Your Habits

With God in Russia

Walter J. Ciszek , Daniel L. Flaherty

3.60

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Kristin Hannah

4.64

Transform Your Habits

The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man

David von Drehle

4.00

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Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear

Jinger Duggar Vuolo

3.60

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Mitch Albom

4.59

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