Book Reviews

Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross… A credo for a bold, brand-new world of multi-faith action based on a deep, true hospitality rather than hostility. Hospitality
Friends in Christ A strong recommendation that friendship become the animating force of Christian communities via hospitality and openness to the other. Faith
Saint Ignatius Loyola A wide sampler of the spiritual writings of the founder of the Society of Jesus, known as the Jesuits. Devotion
The Path of Centering Prayer A complete handbook on Christian contemplation and the practice of centering prayer. Devotion
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Plain English A paean of praise to mindfulness meant to be read and practiced like a piece of music. Attention
Coming of Age An exploration of the passage from childhood to adulthood through a wide variety of readings. You
Free Your Voice A good case for a Yoga of the Voice and its practices. You
Unifying Truths of the World's Religions A winning collection of 800 quotations from sacred texts of the seven world religions showing how much they have in common. Unity
Violence in America An earnest and edifying look at violence in America and what can be done about it. Shadow
City Magick Urban adventures from the perspective of a Wiccan practitioner. Transformation
The Healing Remedies Sourcebook A handy, accessible, and comprehensive resource for your home on alternative remedies to conventional medicine. Transformation
In Praise of Animals A wonderful collection of poems, quotations, and readings about animals. Reverence
Textual Intimacy An examination of the quest for religious identity in the writings of nine contemporary, autobiographical writers. Meaning
Thank the Liberals Praise for liberals and their ideas, ideals, and policies. Meaning
Living the Questions Twenty-one topics that need to be addressed by Progressive Christians. Justice
The Upside of Down Times An affirmation of the staying power of gratitude as a practice in all arenas of life. Gratitude
Divine Rebels A tribute to the saints and spiritual rebels of many traditions who showed us true change is possible. Teachers
Awakening Is Real Eight sessions with a master mindfulness teacher on the spiritual journey and its complications and rewards. Transformation
Music Medicine An affirmation of the healing powers of music as medicine for ailments and imbalances of the body, mind, soul, and emotions. Transformation
Light Invisible An Eastern Orthodox perspective on Christian sainthood, mysticism, asceticism, and spiritual striving. X-The Mystery