Book Reviews

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Wise Words By Jessica Gribetz A snappy and accessible compendium of Jewish quotations and stories from ancient and modern sources. Meaning
Astral Sex - Zen Teabags By Gerry Thompson A funny compendium of definitions of New Age jargon. Play
Faces of Compassion By Taigen Dan Leighton An exploration of the imagery and lore of seven important archetypal bodhisattvas of Buddhism. Teachers
Bright Moon, White Clouds By J. P. Seaton, Li Po A sterling collection of poems by the great Chinese poet Li Po. Beauty
Everything Is the Way By Elihu Genmyo Smith An astonishing collection of essays on the wisdom of Zen as it applies to everyday life. Being Present
A World of Prayer By Rosalind Bradley A top-drawer collection of multifaith prayers selected by spiritual leaders, activists, and humanitarians. Devotion
Silence By Lemniscates A wonderful children's book about stillness and the chance to be truly present. Silence
A Bus Called Heaven By Bob Graham A spiffy children's story about the yearning for community and the heroics of a little girl. Unity
Little Lamb, Have You Any Wool? By Isabel Minhos Martins A delightful children's story about a boy and a girl and their interdependence with their pet lamb. Unity
Dreams Around the World By Takashi Owaki A hopeful children's book of stories and dreams of thirteen children around the world. Yearning
Animals . . . and Their Families By Barbara Nascimbeni An informative children's book that provides an up-close and personal encounter with a variety of members of the animal kingdom. Reverence
Doors in the Air By David Weale A charming children's book about a creative and wonder-filled little boy who loves doors and sees them as passage ways to faraway places. Reverence
How? By Catherine Ripley A top-drawer children's book with answers to 100 questions about nature, animals, people, and places. Questing
Kokeshi: Yumi By Annalore Parot A sense-luscious children's book that is a cross-cultural gem. Play
How Do You Feel? By Anthony Browne An edifying children's book about feelings and the wide range of emotions that are available in life. Meaning
In the Sea By David Elliott A beautifully written children's book that explores the ocean and the strange creatures that live there. Openness
The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales By Alexandra Kohn, Sherab Chodzin Thirteen Buddhist stories that teach this path and its special wisdom. Meaning
Outside Your Window By Nicola Davies A stunning children's book pointing out the wonders and miracles taking place outside your window during each of the four seasons. Attention
The Matatu By Eric Walters An appealing children's book with an African folktale and a nice portrait of the loving connection between a little boy and his grandfather. Justice
The Practical Mystic By Evelyn Underhill, Raymond Chapman A cross-cut of excerpts from the writings of Evelyn Underhill on mysticism and the practice of spirituality. X-The Mystery