Book Reviews

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My Neighbor Is a Dog By Isabel Minhos Martins A delightful children's tale about being open and hospitable to strangers who become neighbors. Hospitality
Little You By Richard Van Camp A beautiful and elegant children's board book celebrating the happiness infants bring into the world. Love
Uh-Oh, Dodo! By Jennifer Sattler A funny children's picture book about understanding and appreciating oddballs. Nurturing
Peace, Baby! By Linda Ashman One of the best children's books of 2013 with its practical and poetic advocacy of peace in the everyday lives of boys and girls. Peace
Saying No and Letting Go By Edwin Goldberg An explanation of Jewish wisdom that opens new doors to a life of meaning and contentment. Reverence
Wisdom Chi Kung By Mantak Chia Chi practices to refuel the depleted energies of the brain and to transform the rest of the body. Transformation
Children of the Days By Eduardo Galeano An impressive work of cogent, creative insight from a prophet who opens our eyes to the world as it could be if we would fight for peace, justice, and human equality. Vision
How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick By Letty Cottin Pogrebin A spirited, wide-ranging, and immensely helpful guide to making the most out of your visits to a sick friend. Kindness
Overcoming Perfectionism By Ann W. Smith Tests and practices to help break the habit of perfectionism and open doors to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Nurturing
Nuclear War and Environmental Catastrophe By Laray Polk, Noam Chomsky A scathing critique of the United States's role in putting the whole world in danger. Shadow
What Are They Thinking?! By Aaron M. White, Scott Swartzwelder A concise and cogent map of the teen brain and the changes and challenges kids face in today's world. Connections
Life Together By Dietrich Bonhoeffer A Christian classic on community, the ardor of devotion, the gift of grace, and the goal of service to others. Faith
Science and Faith By John F. Haught A lively and creative exploration of new possibilities arising out of the convergence of science and faith. Faith
Facing the Wave By Gretel Ehrlich Survivors of the Tsunami in Japan talking about death, loss, grief, and glimmers of hope on the horizon. Hope
Bird Medicine By Evan T. Pritchard A masterwork of insight and inspiration distilling the wisdom of winged spiritual teachers as interpreted by Native Americans in stories and rituals. Reverence
Hidden Cities By Moses Gates A delightful exploration of the hidden and out-of-sight wonders of cities around the world. Questing
Gulp By Mary Roach A rousing tour of the human digestive track that gives us a fresh appreciation for all the marvels of the body. Questing
Raising Global IQ By Carl F. Hobert A cogent wake-up call for increasing American students' knowledge about the world. Openness
This Is Running for Your Life By Michelle Orange A collection of essays presenting the surges of a fine mind in action. Openness
Bouncing Back By Linda Graham A rich and satisfying presentation of resources and spiritual exercises needed to foster resilience in hard times. Nurturing