Book Reviews

Afterlife Musings by a psychic on the afterlife. Questing
Swim An enthusiastic celebration of swimming. Play
Emotional Intimacy Ways and practices to raise your emotional IQ. Openness
Consider the Birds Creative sparks of insight about birds and their symbolic meanings. Meaning
Love Letter to the Earth Practices to help us heal ourselves and the planet. Love
The Power of Giving The art of giving as the best exercise for the soul. Kindness
Cities Are Good for You Positive thoughts on the pleasures and complexities of city life. Joy
Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here A powerful portrait of the battle in Muslim countries by devout Muslims and others against the oppression and violence of Muslim fundamentalists. Justice
Yes/And . . . A sterling collection of spiritual essays which can be seen as part of this prolific Franciscan priest's legacy work. Faith
The Big Disconnect Practical suggestions to deal with challenges created by digital work in homes and schools. Connections
The Myths of Happiness An analytical probe of happiness, myths, and positive emotions from scientific and spiritual perspectives. Connections
The Art of Communicating A hard look at communing and communicating in this high tech age. Connections
Polishing the Mirror The renown teacher's commentary on the practices and insights of his wisdom teachings from the past 50 years. Being Present
The Robert Bellah Reader 28 essays assessing the roles of religion in society. Meaning
Is It Big or Is It Little? A spiffy children's story about the scary world that's out there where things can be turned around in a blink. Transformation
Beautiful Bananas A plucky children's picture book about a brave little girl who maintains her inner peace during a series of obstacles in the jungle. Questing
Wait! Wait! An extraordinary children's picture book about the openness, wonder, and caring capacities of a young child. Play
Stick An appealing children's tale about a puppy looking for a friend to play stick with him. Play
My Dad Thinks He's Funny A children's picture book about a light-hearted father who cracks jokes. Play
Little Owl Lost An endearing children's boardbook about the world as a friendly place where help is at hand when we are in trouble. Kindness