{"product_id":"all-creation-waits-gift-edition-the-advent-mystery-of-new-beginnings-an-illustrated-advent-devotional-with-25-woodcut-animal-portraits-hardcover","title":"All Creation Waits -- Gift Edition: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings (an Illustrated Advent Devotional with 25 Woodcut Animal Portraits) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGayle Boss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid G. Klein\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn ECPA 2023 \u0026amp; 2024 Christmas Bestseller​!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the Wonder of Advent Through the Eyes of Nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a world of wonder this Advent season with \u003ci\u003eAll Creation Waits: The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings\u003c\/i\u003e, a stunning gift edition of Gayle Boss's beloved bestseller. This beautifully crafted book invites readers to embrace the ancient wisdom of Advent through the extraordinary lives of 25 northern hemisphere animals as they prepare for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach daily reflection unveils the intricate and awe-inspiring ways animals like the honeybee, porcupine, and painted turtle adapt to darkness and cold, revealing the timeless truth: \u003ci\u003eThe dark is not an end--it's a door to a new beginning.\u003c\/i\u003e Paired with charming, original woodcut illustrations, these poetic meditations create a transformative journey for readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special edition includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new introduction with practical tips for using the book during Advent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspirational insights from scientists, poets, and philosophers who find God in creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Afterword that updates readers on the enduring impact of this cherished book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ribbon marker to guide your daily journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for families, church groups, and individuals seeking respite from holiday hustle, this book fosters meaningful conversations and quiet moments of reflection. Whether read with children by the fire or savored alone, \u003ci\u003eAll Creation Waits\u003c\/i\u003e will awaken your sense of wonder and deepen your connection to the natural world and the sacred rhythms of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCelebrate the beauty of creation, the mystery of Advent, and the promise of new beginnings with this timeless treasure--an ideal gift for those longing to rediscover the joy and peace of the season\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more about \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll Creation Waits \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eand find free resources at \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllCreationWaits.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch the Book Trailer HERE!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGayle Boss\u003c\/b\u003e writes from West Michigan, where she was born and raised. Her lifelong love of animals and her immersion in spiritual texts and practices have melded in poems and essays that explore how relationships with animals specifically, and an attentive presence in the natural world generally, restore us to our deepest selves. Also the author of \u003ci\u003eWild Hope: Stories for Lent from the Vanishing\u003c\/i\u003e, Gayle lives with her husband and Welsh corgi rescue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eWriting about animals and the human-animal bond is the writing that enthralls me. I've found it true, what the thirteenth-century mystic Meister Eckhart said: 'God is equally near in all creatures.' Many human creatures and two corgis have loved me and encouraged my work. Beyond them, the creatures and landscapes of Michigan's west coast, often wounded, open to me wonder after wonder\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -- Gayle Boss \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid G. Klein\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning graphic artist, novelist, printmaker, engraving artist, and co-founder of Brooklyn-based Point Made Animation. He is a third generation graphic artist who started his career in his father's ad agency, doing design and print production. Klein's grandfather taught typography at the New York High School of Art \u0026amp; Design. Klein attended Pratt, where his father previously taught. His illustrations have been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Random House, Tor Books, DC Comics, and Marvel.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 8.56 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47726341783800,"sku":"9781640608047","price":30.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/LdLshmuXeI9781640608047.webp?v=1783710784","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/all-creation-waits-gift-edition-the-advent-mystery-of-new-beginnings-an-illustrated-advent-devotional-with-25-woodcut-animal-portraits-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}