Book Reviews

Poems from the Soul Reminder that hymns are part of our poetic and mystical traditions. Faith
Myth Making Writing as a spiritual practice to help you realize connections and go deeper. Meaning
There Was a Shadow A celebration of the ephemeral beauty of shadows. Beauty
The Perennial Philosophy Reloaded A discussion of the link from Alan Watts and Ram Dass to Mirabai Starr and Richard Rohr. Vision
Water Facts and reflections about the wonder of water. Reverence
The Mirror of Simple Souls A spiritual, thrilling novel about rebellious religious women in medieval Paris. Questing
The Squish A sandcastle's tale of strength in togetherness. Unity
Finding Radical Wholeness A philosophical-psychological path to wholeness by growing up more. Meaning
Monkey Moon An ancient Buddhist tale about the foolishness of reaching for illusions. Attention
Broken Heart, Shared Heart, Healing Heart The founder of Australia's first animal chaplaincy program with resources and rituals for grieving an animal companion. Connections
Always Carry Me With You The stability of stones as a metaphor for stable, enduring love. Connections
The Artist's Joy Coaching on creativity to spur joy in life. Joy
Emergency Quarters A charmingly captured memory of growing independence under a mother's wise guidance. Being Present
The Devotional Qur'an An essential Qur’an for Muslim devotional practice. Faith
What Makes Us Human A reminder to treasure, preserve, and do all we can to revitalize endangered languages. Connections
Healing Our Way Home Buddhist practices to cultivate self-care, liberation, and wholeness. Unity
Marley's Pride A tale about the joy of a Pride parade — and how to handle its sensory overload. Openness
Sonnets to Orpheus Rilke's strange poetic phrasings that reflect complex spiritual yearnings. Attention
Song of the Raven Encouragement to seek and restore what's life-giving to Earth and her inhabitants. Questing
Deep Reading Virtues learned from simply reading deeply. Attention