Book Reviews

Naamah and the Ark at Night A children's story that celebrates the spiritual nature of singing when it is done to make the world right and to calm the restless soul. Peace
I Am Tama, Lucky Cat An adorable cat who in return for a monk's kindness brings good fortune to the temple. Kindness
The I'm Not Scared Book A wise work on embracing your fears and reframing them. Hope
A Little Bitty Man and Other Poems for the Very Youn… Playful and light-hearted poems that will elicit children's laughter. Imagination
What If Everything Had Legs? How a creative mother uses imagination to energize her moody daughter. Imagination
Bailey Fun story about the day in the life of an enthusiastic dog who loves going to school. Enthusiasm
The Healing Energy of Shared Consciousness A spiritual practice that accesses global and universal energy for healing and the transformation of self and the world. Transformation
A New Harmony A wake-up call for the Christian community to heed the unfurling of a new Pentecost. Transformation
Taoist Shaman Explanations and practices from the Wheel of Life which plays an important role in Taoism. Questing
Confucius, The Analects Enlightening commentaries on the thoughts of Confucius in The Analects where goodness is celebrated as the chief virtue. Teachers
John Howard Yoder The spiritual writings of a Mennonite theologian who was a passionate advocate for nonviolence. Peace
Willful Blindness An exploration of what animates those caught up in willful blindness and what can be done to stem the tide of ethical disarray in society. Meaning
Forks over Knives A good case for switching to a plant-based diet. Nurturing
Keeping in Tune with God Resources for ministers in need of a spiritual tune-up. Listening
The God Upgrade A case for God upgrades in Judaism that make it relevant and meaningful to Jews who have fallen away from faith and practice. Faith
Lectio Divina -The Sacred Art A heart-felt and creative exploration of the different aspects and settings for the spiritual practice of sacred reading. Devotion
Call to Compassion An anthology of the growing movement of ethical sensitivity toward animals. Compassion
The Art of Immersion An edgy and thought-provoking survey of the Internet's impact on the storytelling of the transmedia world. Connections
Driven to Extinction An ideal resource for citizens concerned about the dangers of climate change and the future of biodiversity on the planet. Connections
Apprenticed to Spirit A spiritual memoir about the author's 27-year relationship with a teacher and mentor from the non-physical world. Teachers