Book Reviews

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Breathing Space By Heidi Neumark A well-written memoir revealing the faith, stamina, and patience needed to work for change in a community known for its violence, drugs, and unemployment. Hope
We Make the Road by Walking By Brian D. McLaren A serious and sensitive year-long curriculum that brings us alive and sends us on our way rejoicing in service of others. Faith
The Big Bang, The Buddha, and The Baby Boom A jaunty trip down memory lane by a long time broadcast journalist, who is a Buddhist with a keen sense of humor. Openness
Dakota By Kathleen Norris A classic study by a poet plumbing the spiritual depths of her life and the spirituality of place. Silence
Tales of Wonder By Huston Smith, Jeffery Paine An autobiography, one of the best books of the year, that describes a creative, visionary, edifying, and appealing spiritual adventure. Hospitality
The Love of Impermanent Things By Mary Rose O'Reilley An exploration of ephemeral things that help us see spirituality as a creative force melding contemplation, action, prophetic outrage, and intuitive energy. Imagination
Sacred Laughter of the Sufis By Jamal Rahman Superb and substantive meditations on Sufi teaching stories. Being Present
Acts of Faith By Eboo Patel A fascinating memoir about the founder of an interfaith youth movement that combines pluralism with compassionate service. Faith
I Want to Be Left Behind By Brenda Peterson A well-written and consistently compelling spiritual memoir from a lover of the Earth and all creatures. Zeal
Be Nobody By Lama Marut An out-of-the-box book on taming the ego. You
Living a Gentle, Passionate Life By Robert J. Wicks Following a spiritual path based on single-heartedness and simplicity. Meaning
Companions in Hope By Robert J. Wicks, Thomas E. Rodgerson Wise counsel on caring for those in crisis. Listening
Sacred Butterflies: Poems, Prayers and Practices By James Conlon A mix of poem-prayers and spiritual practices for those celebrating the universe story Wonder
Beauty, Wonder and Belonging By James Conlon An exciting and illuminating book of hours based on a deep appreciation the cosmos and its many mysteries and delights. Wonder
Everyday Camino with Annie By Annie O'Neil A personal count of a pilgrim and co-producer of the documentary Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago. Devotion
Falling into Place By Catherine Reid Elegant essays on the wonders and enchantments of the natural world in the Berkshires. Wonder
How to Survive Change . . . You Didn't Ask For By M. J. Ryan A guide to the skills and practices needed to bounce back from setbacks and become more resilient. Transformation
Awakening By Rodney Smith An erudite examination of awakening by a seasoned meditator. Transformation
A History of Religion in 5 1/2 Objects By S. Brent Plate An elegant and illuminating book on the spiritual importance of objects in the religious life. Reverence
Jesus Was a Migrant By Deidre Cornell A presentation of the importance of journey and migration in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Questing