Book Reviews

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Journey to the Heart By Kim Nataraja A survey that opens us to a deeper appreciation and understanding of Christian mysticism. X-The Mystery
The Power of Parable By John Dominic Crossan A reframing of the ways in which we have seen and experienced Jesus, the Bible, parables, the gospels, and the Kingdom of God. Meaning
Mothers, Sisters, Daughters By Edwina Gateley, Sandra Mattucci Poems in praise of spiritual women who have made a difference in the world. Meaning
Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities By Henri J. M. Nouwen, Wil Hernandez Relevant teachings of Henri J. M. Nouwen on the value of "both/and" thinking. Meaning
Active Hope By Chris Johnstone, Joanna Macy Hope presented as an antidote to the spiritual emergencies of our time. Hope
The Essential Seyyed Hossein Nasr By Seyyed Hossein Nasr, William C. Chittick An erudite and wide-ranging array of essays on Islamic religion and philosophy. Meaning
Islam in the Modern World By Seyyed Hossein Nasr A balanced and bright overview of traditional Islam and its attempts to keep faith alive in the face of modernism and fundamentalism. Faith
Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World By John Shelby Spong A revised tour of the Bible for those who are spiritual but not religious. Faith
Physicians of the Heart By Bilal Hyde, Faisl Mugaddam, Sharda Kahn , Wali Ali Meyer Masterful, rich, and substantive meditations and insights into the Ninety-Nine Names of Allah. Devotion
Praying Our Lives By Eleanor Bernstein A marvelous collection of cogent and caring prayers. Devotion
Meditations for Happiness Meditations and exercises designed to increase the brain's capacity for happiness and wellness. Joy
Stress-Proof Your Brain By Rick Hanson Useful insights and practical meditations for stress reduction. Nurturing
Smile at Fear By Pema Chodron A vision for befriending our fears and becoming fearless. Teachers
The Enlightened Brain By Rick Hanson A top-drawer, fresh resource on reshaping our brains for the using our brains for the greater good. Transformation
Seasons of Your Heart By Macrina Wiederkehr An exquisite devotional work with meditations on wonder, hope, love, mystery, and faith. Wonder
Leaning Into Sharp Points By Stan Goldberg Wise counsel and advice to caregivers looking after chronically or terminally ill loved ones. Nurturing
Gandhi and the Unspeakable By James W. Douglass A sobering and substantive work on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. Peace
Globalization, Gender and Peacebuilding By Kwok Pui-lan A strong case for the importance of interfaith dialogue. Peace
The Misleading Mind By Karuna Cayton A careful and creative probe of the spiritual practice of transformation. Transformation
Goodbye, Friend By Gary Kowalski Compassionate wisdom on dealing with an ailing pet or the loss of an animal companion. Love