Book Reviews

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Design for an Empathetic World By Sim Van der Ryn An architect's spiritual quest that influences his design paradigm to accentuate human use, empathy for nature, and the common good. Questing
Contemporary Spirituality for an Evolving World By Nicolya Christi Maps of the steps needed to be taken for conscious evolution based on a new spirituality. Transformation
Boundaries in an Overconnected World By Anne Katherine Tips and handy practices to do to stem the tide of emails, trivial talk, and other ways people are being swamped by data. Connections
Walk Like A Buddha By Lodro Rinzler Wise counsel for the young who want to walk the Buddhist path. Questing
Moments That Made the Movies By David Thomson A selection of magical moments in 70 films released during the past 100 years. Imagination
The Gifts of Imperfection By Brene Brown A solid presentation of tools and qualities for wholehearted living. Peace
Becoming Kuan Yin By Stephen Levine A multi-leveled tribute to Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Compassion
Essence of the Dhammapada By Eknath Easwaran A top-drawer translation and commentary by the Indian sage. Questing
Christianity in a Nutshell By Leonardo Boff A succinct and substantive summary of the Mysteries that animate Christianity. X-The Mystery
The Essential Spirituality Handbook By Wendy M. Wright A history and affirmation of spirituality in the Catholic tradition. Faith
Spiritual Letters By Sister Wendy Beckett Letters in which Sister Wendy comes across as a sensitive and engaged spiritual director. Questing
Art as Therapy By Alain de Botton, John Armstrong A radical reinterpretation of art that makes it more relevant to everyday life and the questions of meaning and purpose. Imagination
Stitches By Anne Lamott Spiritual remedies for coping with suffering, anxiety, and sadness. Meaning
The App Generation By Howard Gardner, Katie Davis Thought-provoking report on the App Generation and what technology is doing to their identity, intimacy, and imagination. Meaning
Cat Sense By John Bradshaw A mix of fascinating history about cats and helpful suggestions for caring for these independent animal companions. Reverence
How to Read a Novelist By John Freeman Commentaries and insights from interviews with 55 major novelists Meaning
The Way of Thomas By John R. Mabry A salutary overview of the teachings in the Gospel of Thomas emphasizing its relevance to today's scene. Transformation
Giving Up god . . . to Find God By Kerry Walters Reveals religious paths that lead to idolatry . Faith
Daily Doses of Wisdom By Josh Bartok A fine collection of edifying Buddhist quotations. Devotion
Color Your Life By Dorothy Sun, Howard Sun A helpful and handy guide to the importance of color in your life. Transformation