Book Reviews

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In the Sanctuary of Women By Jan L. Richardson A devotional resource with readings, blessings, prayers, and practices organized around six women from scripture and history. Devotion
Saving Civility By Sara Hacala A pathbreaking book with 52 practices and ideas for enabling us to become emissaries of civility in these contentious times. Kindness
The Moonflower By Jean Loewer, Peter Loewer A children's book that fosters a sense of wonder and an appreciation of the interdependency between plants and animals. Wonder
Steps and Stones By Gail Silver An elegant children's teaching story about Thich Nhat Hanh's practice of befriending one's anger. Transformation
I'm Like You, You're Like Me By Cindy Gainer A multicultural children's picture book that affirms and celebrates the ways we are both alike and different. Unity
One Love By Cedella Marley A feel-good children's picture book based on a popular reggae song by Bob Marley. Joy
Little Penguin By Jonathan London A children's book that draws out our respect for penguins as hearty survivors. Reverence
Willy By Geert De Kockere A clever children's book about an elephant as a spiritual teacher who gives it all he's got by living fully in the moment. Teachers
Meena By Sine van Mol A special children's book about an old woman, who is said to be a witch, who reaches out to make her enemies into friends. Hospitality
Library Lily By Gillian Shields A delightful children's story about a little girl who loves reading books and is a lively practitioner of the spiritual practice of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap By Deborah Bodin Cohen A fine children's teaching story about a Jew and a Muslim celebrating Hanukkah together in a very special place. Hospitality
Walking with Grandfather By Joseph M. Marshall III A stirring serving of Lakota wisdom about life, leadership, humility, and circles. Meaning
Tell Me Something About Buddhism By Zenju Earthlyn Manuel A helpful introduction to Buddhism by a black female Zen priest. Questing
The Gospel According to Twilight By Elaine A. Heath An easily accessible and thought-provoking analysis of the religious and theological themes of the Twilight series of novels and movies. Love
The Best Buddhist Writing 2011 By Editors of the Shambhala Sun , Melvin McLeod A gladsome anthology of 31 essays by many of the best Buddhist writers, thinkers, and artists. Meaning
Energetic Boundaries By Cyndi Dale Ways to make the most of energetic boundaries and protect yourself from harmful energies. Nurturing
Finding Our Sacred Center By Henri J. M. Nouwen Henri Nouwen's journal for a three-day pilgrimage to Lourdes. Questing
The Four Desires By Rod Stryker Guidance for learning how to use the positive force of four of the soul's desires. Yearning
Living in Gratitude By Angeles Arrien A thematically rich and spiritually rewarding guide to a month-by-month practice of gratitude. Gratitude
Grace Notes By Brian Doyle 37 stories by a gifted writer offering fresh approaches to everyday spirituality where wonder, imagination, and joy thrive. Grace