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	Treasures of the Heart (hardcover book, signed by the author) Award–Winner at the 2005 Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Awards $20.00 A book that took Diane Wolkstein eight years to complete, Treasures of the Heart is a unique rendition of stories in the Hebrew Bible that are part of the foundation of Judaism and Western literature. Diane seamlessly weaves oral legends into the fabric of the ancient texts, creating new stories that remain true to the spirit of their original sources. Drawing on a lifetime of study of world myths and tribal cultures, the author chooses the legends that best illuminate the text and reveal its hidden wisdom. Biblical characters such as Moses, Ruth, Solomon and others — their passions, ethical dilemmas, and changing relationships with God — are rendered with astonishing immediacy, achieved through careful research and a storyteller's grace. Structured according to the Jewish calendar, Treasures of the Heart retells the stories that are traditionally read on each holiday. In recounting the holiday stories, Diane discovers a new narrative. As the Hebrew people journey from spring to winter, from Passover to Purim, they follow a path from youth to maturity. This holiday cycle also moves from Moses, a male messenger of God, to Esther and Mordecai, a woman and a man who work together to rescue their community. Diane offers a modern perspective by highlighting the role of female characters in the stories and by introducing the Kabbalistic concept of the Shechinah, God's feminine presence on earth. Each story is accompanied by an insightful commentary that places it in an historical and religious context. Treasures of the Heart presents a wealth of scholarship in a form that makes compelling reading for all students of spiritual life. In our rapidly changing world, this innovative book invites us to pause and consider the eternal questions of spiritual freedom and service to God, discipline and forgiveness, violence and compassion. Its beautifully crafted stories will enhance the holidays and provide a resource, inspiration, and solace to return to year after year. "Treasures of the Heart is a heart–opener — authentic, current, and available to readers of all backgrounds. An inspiration!" Rabbi Zalman Schachter–Shalomi (Wrapped in a Holy Flame), Lecturer at Naropa University. "This is a book that will truly give the readers an understanding heart, listening ears and vision through new eyes. Highly original in concept, it opens many pathways to understanding the spiral flow of Jewish time, the binding core of Judaism…" Peninnah Schram, storyteller/author, Parabola (Spring 2004). *Open the Book…*
	The Glass Mountain (hardcover book) Illustrated by Louisa Bauer $20.00 The princess falls into a glass mountain, and is imprisoned by Old Rinkrank. After rescuing herself, she and her belovéd create a welcoming garden for all beings. "Wolkstein's imaginative, easy–to–follow adaptation of [the Brothers Grimm's tale "Old Rinkrank"] delivers a spunky heroine while remaining true to traditional fairy–tale hallmarks." — Publisher's Weekly. "Wolkstein makes the story her own…gearing it for modern sensibilities without diminishing it... a precise balance of economy and detail." School Library Journal. *Open the Book…*
	Esther's Story (hardcover book) Illustrated by Juan Wijngaard Winner of Aesop's Awards Accolade and Sydney Taylor Library Award. $20.00 In diary form, Esther describes how she risks her life to save her people. Jewel–like Persian miniature illustrations. "Wijngaard's lavish illustrations and Wolkstein's narration breathe new humanity into this grand and glorious story, introducing to all children the power of self-sacrifice." — Publisher's Weekly. "The diary format confers immediacy; readers share the loneliness, fears, and determinations of this legendary heroine." — Kirkus Reviews. *Open the Book…*

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