The following are books on health and wellness available through the CTS Library, your local library or bookstore. Some books are listed in more than one category.

Addiction

• Albers, Susan. 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself without Food. New Harbinger Publications, 2009.

Fitness

• Anderson, Bob. Stretching. Shelter Publications, 2010.
  Golden, Pam and Golden, Randy. 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Atlanta: Including Marietta, Lawrenceville, and Peachtree City. Menasha Ridge Press, 2013.
  McDonald, Jonah. Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out. Milestone Press, 2014.
  Potvin, Andre Noel. The Great Stretch Tubing Handbook. Productive Fitness Products, 2007.
  “Roth, Nancy. Spiritual Exercises: Joining Body and Spirit in Prayer. New York: Seabury Books, 2005.

Gardening

• Goff, Ashley. Beekeeping: Introducing Beekeeping to Congregational Life. Church Health Network, 2014.
• Martin, Deborah. Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden. Rodale Books, 2014.
• Shein, Christopher. The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem. Timber Press, 2013.
• Smith, Edward C. The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible. Storey Publishing, 2009.
• Smith, Edward C. The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers. Storey Publishing, 2011.

Food and Nutrition

• Barnard, Neal D. Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes without Drugs. Rodale Books, 2007.
• Barnard, Neal D. 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health. Grand Central Life & Style, 2013.
• Bittman, Mark. VB6: Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health. Potter, 2013.
• Burton, Dreena. Plant-Powered Families: Over 100 Kid-Tested, Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes. BenBella Books, 2015.
• Campbell, Colin T. and Campbell, Thomas M. The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health. BenBella Books, 2006.
• Esselstyn Jr., Caldwell B., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure. Avery, 2008.
• Greger, Michael. How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease. Flatiron Books, 2015.
• Hafer, Tom P. Faith & Fitness: Diet and Exercise for a Better World. Ausburg Press, 2007.
• “Holt, Laura, Smith, Stacy et al. Alphabet Appetite: Teaching Children Healthy Eating Through the Alphabet. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Jones, Ellen Jaffee. Eat Vegan on $4.00 a Day: A Game Plan for the Budget Conscious Cook. Book Publishing, 2011.
• “Jung, Shannon L. Food for Life: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating. Augsburg Fortress Publishing, 2004.
• “Katzinger, Jennifer. Gluten-Free & Vegan for the Whole Family: Nutritious Plant-Based Meals and Snacks Everyone Will Love. Sasquatch Books, 2015.
• Kingry, Judi and Devine, Lauren. Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. Robert Rose, 2006.
• Lieberman, Daniel. The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease. Pantheon, 2013.
• McCarty, Tennie. Shades of Hope: How to Treat Your Addiction to Food. Berkeley Trade, 2013.
• McDonald, Nathan. What Did the Ancient Israelites Eat. Eerdmams Publishing Company, 2008.
• Morris, Scott G. 40 days to Better Living Cookbook: Your Easy-to-Use Guide to Delicious, Healthful Meals. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Soza, Joel R. Food and God: A Theological Approach to Eating, Diet, and Weight Control. Wipf & Stock Pub, 2009.
• Stone, Rachel Marie. Eat With Joy: Redeeming God’s Gift of Food. IVP Books, 2013.
• Young, Richard Alan. Is God a Vegetarian? Christianity, Vegetarianism, and Animal Right. Open Court Publishing Company, 1999.

Inspiration/Ministry

• Brown, Brené. The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to be and Embrace Who You Are. Hazelden Publishing, 2010.
  Galloway Jr., John. Ministry Loves Company: A Survival Guide for Pastors. Westminster John Knox Press, 2003.
• McNamara, Jill Westberg. Stronger Together: Starting a Health Team in Your Congregation. Church Health Network, 2014.
• Morris, Scott G. and Miller, Susan Martins. Faith and Health in the Bible. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Patterson, Deborah L. Get My People Going! : On the Journey toward Wellness. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Patterson, Deborah L. Health Ministry Advice for Everyone. Church Health Network, 2014.
• Patterson, Deborah L. Prayers for the Soul: Comfort for Parish Nurses & the People They Serve. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Sleeth, Matthew J. Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action. Zondervan, 2007.

Stone, Rachel Marie. Eat With Joy: Redeeming God’s Gift of Food. IVP Books, 2013.

• Vennard, Jane. Praying with Body and Soul. Augsburg, 1998.
  Ziolek-Chase, Mary. Health, Healing & Wholeness: Engaging Congregations in Ministries of Health. Cleveland: The Pilgrim Press, 2005.

Mindfulness/Spiritual Health

• Boers, Arthur P. Our work, God’s world: Daily Devotions at Advent. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Brown, Brené. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Avery, 2015.
• Dault, Kira. Walk & Talk: Walking Together with Scripture. Church Health Network, 2011.
• Dault, Kira. Mealtime Blessings: 40 Prayers to Sing and Say. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Duhigg, Charles. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business. Seattle: Pear Press, 2012.
• Evan, Abigail Rian. The Healing Church: Practical Programs for Health Ministries. Cleveland: United Church Press, 1999.
• Jung, Shannon L. Food for Life: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating. Augsburg Fortress Publishing, 2004.
• Morris, Scott G. Hope and Healing: Words from the Clergy of a Southern City. Church Health Network, 1995.
• Morris, Scott G. and Miller, Susan Martins. Faith and Health in the Bible. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Odom, Jr., William L. Have a Blessed Day: A Year of Daily Devotions. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Odom, Jr., William L. Walking to the Cross: A Devotional for Lent. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Odom, Jr., William L. Walking to the Manger: An Advent Devotional. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Owens, Tara M. Embracing the Body: Finding God in Our Flesh and Bone. IVP Books, 2015.
• Potvin, Andre Noel. The Great Balance and Stability Handbook. Productive Fitness Products, 2011.
• Ranson, Sarah. Model for Healthy Living Introduction: With Reflections. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Roth, Nancy. Spiritual Exercises: Joining Body and Spirit in Prayer. New York: Seabury Books, 2005.
• Rubin, Gretchen. Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits–to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less. Broadway Books, 2015.
• Ryan, Thomas, ed. Reclaiming the Body in Christian Spirituality. New York: Paulist Press, 2004.
• Soza, Joel R. Food and God: A Theological Approach to Eating, Diet, and Weight Control. Wipf & Stock Pub, 2009.
• Wuellner, Flora Slosson. Prayer and Our Bodies. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Press, 1987.
• Young, Richard Alan. Is God a Vegetarian? Christianity, Vegetarianism, and Animal Right. Open Court Publishing Company, 1999.

Sleep/Meditation

• Rosenberg, Robert. Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day: A Doctor’s Guide to Solving Your Sleep Problems. Demos Health, 2014.
• Rubin, Gretchen. Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits–to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less. Broadway Books, 2015.
• Rubin, Gretchen. Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits–to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less. Broadway Books, 2015.

Self Care/Family

• Galloway Jr., John. Ministry Loves Company: A Survival Guide for Pastors. Westminster John Knox Press, 2003.
• Burton, Denise and Dykes, Donna. Watching Your Baby Grow. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Dannemiller, Scott. The Year without a Purchase: One Family’s Quest to Stop Shopping and Start Connecting. Westminister John Knox Press, 2015.
• Galloway Jr., John. Ministry Loves Company: A Survival Guide for Pastors. Westminster John Knox Press, 2003.
• Grise-Owens, Erlene, Miller, Justin “Jay,” and Eaves, Mindy. The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals. The New Social Worker Press, 2016.
• Holt, Laura, Smith, Stacy et al. Alphabet Appetite: Teaching Children Healthy Eating Through the Alphabet. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Holt, Laura, Smith, Stacy et al. Alphabet Appetite: Teaching Children Healthy Eating Through the Alphabet. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Katzinger, Jennifer. Gluten-Free & Vegan for the Whole Family: Nutritious Plant-Based Meals and Snacks Everyone Will Love. Sasquatch Books, 2015.
• Lindstrom, Mark. Brandwashed: Tricks Companies Use To Manipulate Our Minds and Persuade Us to Buy. Crown Business, 2011.
• Lund, Sarah, Griffin. Blessed Are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness, Family and Church. Chalice Press, 2014.
• Masters, Ashley-Anne. Holding Hope: Grieving Pregnancy Loss During Advent. Church Health Network, 2011.
• Masters, Ashley-Anne and Smith, Stacy. From Life to Life Eternal: Discussing death as a people of faith. Church Health Network, 2012.
• McCarty, Tennie. Shades of Hope: How to Treat Your Addiction to Food. Berkeley Trade, 2013.
• Morris, Scott G. 40 days to Better Living: Depression. Church Health Network, 2011.
• Morris, Scott G. 40 days to Better Living: Diabetes. Church Health Network, 2012.
• Morris, Scott G. 40 days to Better Living: Hypertension. Church Health Network, 2013.
• Morris, Scott G. 40 days to Better Living: Weight Management. Church Health Network, 2013.
• O’Brien, Mandy and Ford, Dionna. Homemade Cleaners: Quick-And-Easy, Toxic-Free Recipes. Ulysses Press, 2014.
• Owens, Tara M. Embracing the Body: Finding God in Our Flesh and Bone. IVP Books, 2015.
• Sleeth, Nancy. Go Green, Save Green: A Simple Guide to Saving Time, Money, and God’s Green Earth. Tyndale House Publishers, 2009.
• Wilson, Gary. Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction. Commonwealth Publishing, 2015.