What I know for sure is that Oprah is extraordinarily inspiring. When you read her book, you’ll feel like you’re basking in sunlight that warms you from the inside out.

If you’re looking for greater meaning in your life, comfort in tough times, or solace after losing a loved one, this book is for you.

Did you know that every single atom in our bodies is traceable to the big bang? I didn’t, before reading this book, which uses playful language to bring complex astrophysical concepts down to earth, respects the spiritual as well as the scientific (some chapter titles are nods to scripture), and has an extra supply of heart. Neil deGrasse Tyson brilliantly explains the universe like no one else can these days.

This fascinating story is from my favorite Baptist voice of our time—Rev. Dr. Lawrence E. Carter Sr., who counts Martin Luther King Jr. among his mentors. Here, Dr. Carter shares the moving details of his interfaith journey, revealing how Buddhist principles enrich his path as a Christian. He shows that, when we keep an open mind and heart, we can see people have more similarities than differences, and that interfaith encounters are essential to creating peace in our world today.