Book Reviews

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Crafting Calm By Maggie Oman Shannon 40 creative projects and practices for calm, comfort, contemplation, creation, and community. Imagination
Fully Awake and Truly Alive By Jane Vennard A masterful and down-to-earth resource on spiritual practices that bring zest to everyday life. Zeal
Heart of the Shin Buddhist Path By Takamaro Shigaraki An explanation of the basics of Shin Buddhism. Transformation
Do Not Go Quietly By George Cappannelli, Sedena Cappannelli An inspirational book for older persons who want to live fuller and richer lives. You
One Bird, One Stone By Sean Murphy Enlightenment via 108 Zen stories by some of America's Zen masters. Teachers
Dakini Power By Michaela Haas Profiles of 12 extraordinary Tibetan Buddhist women spiritual teachers. Teachers
Create Your Own Religion By Daniele Bolelli A hard look at the failings, blind-spots, and violence of the world's religions in their relations with perceived enemies. Shadow
Finding God Beyond Religion By Tom Stella Concerns and themes of interest to the spiritual but not religious crowd. Questing
Rastafarian Children of Solomon By Gerald Hausman An overview of Rastafarian spirituality as a path to peace and understanding. Peace
A Dog Walks into a Nursing Home By Sue Halpern A wonderful tribute to Pransky, a gifted therapy dog in a nursing home and an authentic spiritual teacher of love. Love
Drone Warfare By Medea Benjamin A hard-hitting alarm call about the dangers and the inhumanity of killer and spy drones. Peace
The Shambhala Principle By Sakyong Mipham A summary of the tenets and teachings of the Shambhala tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Kindness
The Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic By Nora Gallagher A well-written memoir about a mysterious eye disease that sends the author through a long and painful journey through the land of illness. Faith
My Bright Abyss By Christian Wiman A memoir of a poet's battle with cancer during which he comes to a new understanding of his faith. Faith
Men Pray By Editors at SkyLight Paths A multifaith collection of prayers by men. Devotion
Entering the Mind of the Tracker By Tamarack Song The spiritual literacy of a tracker of animals in the wilderness. Attention
How to Meditate By Pema Chodron A cogent examination of meditation as the way to learn the art of truly being present. Being Present
A Day at the Farm By Severine Cordier An enchanting tour for young children of a small farm. Being Present
Littleland By Marion Billet A children's picture book to expand their gratitude for a world filled with so many wonders. Gratitude
The Chickens Build a Wall By Jean-Francois Dumont A poignant children's parable about the folly of building walls against strangers and the need to open our hearts and communities to them. Hospitality