Book Reviews

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The Magic Clothesline By Andree Poulin A psychologically rich children's picture book about a boy, his dad who goes on a business trip, and a magical clothesline. Connections
Three Hens and a Peacock By Lester L. Laminack A sprightly children's story about three hens and a peacock who try an experiment and come away with new respect for each other. Gratitude
My Friend Is Sad By Mo Willems A delightful children's book about how true friendship means being present to those who are sad rather than trying to change them. Being Present
Zayde Comes to Live By Sheri Sinykin A profound children's primer on death, grief, and harvesting memories. Being Present
Sustainable Wellness By Heather Reed, Matt Mumber An integral approach to wellness that emphasizes mind, body, and spirit. Transformation
Attitude Reconstruction By Jude Bijou An enlightening work on spiritual transformation. Transformation
The Book of Job By Donald Kraus A probe on the woes of Job, the bad counsel given by his advisors, and the quest for meaning in the experiences of the one who suffers. Questing
The Tao of Walt Whitman By Connie Shaw, Ike Allen, Walt Whitman An inspiring daybook with verses from Walt Whitman's poetry and exercises for reflection and action. Meaning
The Painted Word By Phil Cousineau A collection of strange and marvelous words and their meanings. Meaning
Full Planet, Empty Plates By Lester R. Brown A scary glimpse into what is creating catastrophic conditions for the food supply in the near future. Justice
Discerning God's Will Together By Charles Olsen, Danny Morris Spiritual discernment practices for individuals and communities. Listening
Witness to the Fullness of Light By Bettina Baumer, Swami Abhishiktanada, William Skudlarek An edifying collection of essays about a Benedictine monk who built bridges between Christianity and Hinduism. Hospitality
Swami Vivekananda By Swami Vivekananda, Victor M. Parachin A top-notch collection of the essential writings of the Hindu spiritual teacher who introduced yoga to the West. Hospitality
The Blessing Cup By RockTravnikar Blessing prayers for the routines and rituals of everyday life. Devotion
My Life in Jewish Renewal By Edward Hoffman, Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi A wild, robust, and creative memoir of a pioneer in interspirituality and one of the founders of Jewish Renewal. Hospitality
Not Quite Nirvana By Rachel Neumann A down-to-earth and spunky memoir about mindfulness. Attention
Desert Fathers and Mothers By Christine Valters Paintner A creative and engrossing close-encounter with the wisdom sayings of the fourth and fifth century Christians. Devotion
Oh! What a Surprise! By Suzanne Bloom A spunky children's book about the delights and the challenges of friendship. Wonder
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway By Susan Jeffers A practical self-help manual to help us cope and overcome our fears. Transformation
Curious Behavior By Robert R. Provine Sidewalk neuroscience on our everyday behaviors. You