More inspiring reads at Bahá'í Bookshop
Bahá'í Bookshop New Zealand (also known as BDS - for Bahá'í Distribution Service) offers a wide selection of inspiring books for readers of all ages. From the Holy Writings to touching personal stories, historical accounts to beautifully illustrated books for children - there's a rich array available for purchase, some of which are featured in this article.
A Day for Very Great Things - The Lives of Howard Colby Ives and Mabel Rice-Wray Ives
Howard Colby Ives’s book Portals to Freedom has been loved for over eight decades by its many readers who have been touched by its pen portraits of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. But not many know the story of his wife Mabel Rice-Wray Ives, whose dedication to the Bahá’í Faith made her a powerhouse in her own right, developing a method of public speaking that proved highly successful.
Most of this book is based on the over 900 letters sent by Howard and Mabel Ives or those received by them, including 17 Tablets from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and 28 letters from Shoghi Effendi, many published here for the first time.
Prayers for Children
Prayers for Children is a collection of Bahá'í prayers compiled specifically for young children. Beautifully illustrated, this book will help parents cultivate a lifelong habit of daily prayer in their child. The beautiful colour illustrations will appeal to children of all ages and will make it an appealing book for daily use for parents and children alike.
Stories about Bahá’í Funds
A collection of inspiring stories of how Bahá’ís sacrificially and whole-heartedly contribute to the building of Bahá’u’lláh’s New World Order.
Stories in this book are real and related to the construction of Houses of Worship, acquiring Bahá’í Centres / Endowments and various Funds of the Faith.
The Dispensation of the Báb
This is a comprehensive overview of the Báb’s teachings, laws, and ordinances. It provides readers with detailed information on the Báb's teachings, along with extensive quotes from the Báb's writings on a wide variety of matters.
These featured books and many more can be found at the Bahá'í Bookshop, linked here: Bahá'í Bookshop New Zealand.
