Set to release in August, Gift of Rest looks at the beauty of the Sabbath observance—a practice that has anchored and inspired Lieberman's life. Co-written with David Klinghoffer, the book shows how ceasing all activity for a weekly Sabbath observance has profound benefit—including health, relational and career advancement.

"I know some people will think it is unusual for a U.S. senator to write a book about a religious subject like the Sabbath, and no less unusual for a Jew to write about such a topic for an audience of Christians and other faiths as well as Jews," Lieberman said. "I have done so because of all the Sabbath has meant to me as a person and as a senator. Its rest is a gift from God that I want to share with readers of all faiths."

Jonathan Merkh, Howard Books vice president and publisher, said that the book will not only inspire a broad range of people, "but will change lives."

As the 2000 Democratic vice-presidential candidate, Lieberman became the first Jew in American history to run for national office on a major party ticket.

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