This book by Timothy Keller is one of my favorites on the subject of Christianity because it looks at the gospel through the story of the Prodigal Son.  This is a great comparison as the parable is rich with examples of Christian doctrine, our human condition, and ways in which we can stray from the path as Christians.   Also, this book looks at both brothers and challenges Christians to look at themselves.  The book shows that the father in the story is a forgiving man that has been offended but shows an abundance of joy; the son is, obviously, wasteful and ungrateful but turns and repents of his ways…

Taoism, or Daoism, is a religion (or philosophy to some) originating in China and it emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, meaning “the way”.  While that definition is an oversimplification of Taoism, the Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff is a great little read where the author uses examples from Winnie the Pooh to explain the principles of Taoism.  He also explains these principles by talking to the characters so, for someone unaware of Taoism or needing to start at the beginning, this is a good starter book. While I don’t think it’s something you would lean heavily on for a deep understanding of Taoism, it does a great…