American Stew: Hope in a Toxic Culture by Stephen James is certainly a thought-provoking, challenging read. Stephen James builds a strong case for his contention that the American mentality is toxic, causing its citizens to be anxious, driven and unhappy. His exploration of the individual...

Stephen James’ Trial by Conscience begins with a panicked choice that alters a person’s life forever. In 1964, an ordinary morning for a runner named Richard in Birmingham is shattered after a cruel family prank goes wrong. Believing he is responsible for a girl’s sudden...