Book Reviews

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99 Blessings By David Steindl-Rast A model on how blessings can deepen and enrich the spirituality of everyday life. Gratitude
Why Smile? By Marianne LaFrance A treasure trove of information and insights into smiling. Joy
The Country of Marriage By Wendell Berry A celebration by the well-known poet of place, marriage, and all that fills his heart. Connections
Present Shock By Douglas Rushkoff A smart, wide-ranging, prophetic, and useful assessment of presentism. Being Present
A Place at the Table By Peter Pringle A companion to the documentary film A Place at the Table about hunger in America. Compassion
For Everything a Season By Joan Chittister A beautiful and bountiful book on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Joy
One Gorilla By Anthony Browne A children's counting book with remarkable illustrations of primates that draws out our reverence for these mysterious and magnificent creatures. Play
The Black Rabbit By Philippa Leathers A gem of a children's picture book by a talented English writer and illustrator who does a commendable job dealing with a rabbit and his shadow. Shadow
When No One Is Watching By Eileen Spinelli A creative children's book that is a paean to friendship as a liberating force. You
Guess How Much I Love You By Sam McBratney A beguiling children's picture book about the love between a father and son hare. Love
A Kiss Like This By Mary Murphy A spunky and appealing children's picture book that looks at the delights and diversity of kisses. Love
It's Our Garden By George Ancona A winning children's book that shows how gardens can be places of nurturing, play, and transformation. Nurturing
Desmond and the Very Mean Word By Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams A spiritually animated story about Desmond Tutu's boyhood experience grappling with racial hatred against him. Forgiveness
Nora's Chicks By Patricia MacLachlan A graceful children's picture book about how a sad girl comes fully alive when her nurturing instincts are tapped. Joy
Open Very Carefully By Nick Bromley An inventive and very funny children's book about a crocodile on the loose. Being Present
Blindspot By Anthony G. Greenwald, Mahzarin R. Banaji A challenge to consider evidence regarding prejudices, stereotypes, and "mindbugs." Shadow
Daring Greatly By Brene Brown A treasure trove of insights into the positive powers of vulnerability. Openness
True Refuge By Tara Brach A gracefully written spiritual gem on awareness, refuge, and presence. Peace
The Normal Bar By Chrisanna Northrup, James Witte, Pepper Schwartz An entertaining and data-rich resource on relationships around the world. Nurturing
Words of Love By Allen Klein A top-of-the-line, inspirational collection of quotes on the many kinds of love. Love