Book Reviews

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A Wild Justice By Evan J. Mandery A gripping work about crime, capital punishment, the Supreme Court, and public support for executing the most heinous killers. Justice
To the End of June By Cris Beam An incisive study that sheds light on the complex challenges faced by a foster care system in crisis. Justice
Reduced to Joy By Mark Nepo 73 poems on the harvested meanings and memories of a full and rich life. Joy
The Joy of Pain By Richard H. Smith An edifying examination of the pleasure people derive from seeing or hearing about the misfortune of others. Joy
Countdown By Alan Weisman A wake-up call about catastrophic consequences on the horizon as we continue to ignore overpopulation, global warming, and water and food shortages. Hope
Women Pray By Monica Furlong A fine collection of women's prayers from many spiritual traditions. Devotion
Heaven on Earth By Stephanie Dowrick A treasure-trove of interfaith prayers on every subject under the sun. Devotion
Training in Compassion By Norman Fischer Substantive commentaries by a Zen master on 59 Tibetan Buddhist slogans used in mind training. Compassion
The Essential Dogen By Kazuaki Tanahashi, Peter Levitt A Zen Master's wisdom collection. Attention
How to Wake Up By Toni Bernhard Spiritual practices to help you stay afloat on the tempestuous seas of suffering, loss, tragedy, or disappointment. Compassion
How Roland Rolls By Jim Carrey A children's picture book about a wave who discovers that he's also the ocean and is interconnected with all of life. Connections
Sammy Spider's First Yom Kippur By Sylvia A. Rouss A creative children's book about a young boy apologizing to two spiders for breaking their web. Forgiveness
Yom Kippur Readings By Dov Peretz Elkins A great resource of ideas, exercises, and inspirational readings on forgiveness. Devotion
Survival Lessons By Alive Hoffman Lessons on choosing what matters most as a spiritual practice during illness. Teachers
God in the Midst of Change By Diarmuid O'Murchu Explorations and exercises for seeing adventure in the chaos of this transitional period in history. Transformation
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi By Mark L. Fuerst, Peter M. Wayne Excellent overview of the therapeutic value of Tai Chi and its eight active ingredients. Nurturing
Living the Reiki Way By Penelope Quest Explanation of six Reiki principles for everyday living. Nurturing
Rumi and Confucius By Ibrahim Ozdemir Two extraordinary thinkers assessed and celebrated. Meaning
Living the Quaker Way By Philip Gulley A solid and substantive guide to the Quaker path and its five essential building blocks. Meaning
The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three By Cynthia Bourgeault An ambitious and scholarly tome with insights into a re-tooled version of the Trinity. Faith