Opening a box of books or CD's is like getting a gift. Always exciting and filled with a bit of anticipation.

This box in particular is extra special because it comes all the way from the United Kingdom. The box is also packed in a bag, yes, a bag that has the words "Royal Mail" stamped on it. Here is a quick photo of some of its contents.

I'd like to suggest a favorite, but it is really hard to settle on one. As a parent, I absolutely love the books by Jacqueline Mehrabi with short stories for children from the life of 'Abdu'l-Baha and the Greatest Holy Leaf. The second, in particular, offers us a glimpse into the life of one of our Faith's most outstanding and little known woman.

As a youth, reading about the life of Shoghi Effendi (The Priceless Pearl) was most meaningful and definitely cemented an appreciation for the appelation "The beloved Guardian".

When studying Ruhi Book 8 in our community, having a booklet such as The Life of Thomas Breakwell was instrumental in adding an understanding into the influence of 'Abdu'l-Baha on the early believers in the West.

And finally, "Meditations of the Blessed Beauty", a hard cover book with beautiful color photographs and short passages from the Writings of Baha'u'llah provide a dignified, inspiring and uplifting book to enjoy or share with others.