Book Reviews

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Naamah and the Ark at Night By Susan Campbell Bartoletti 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 By Wendy Henrichs An adorable cat who in return for a monk's kindness brings good fortune to the temple. Kindness
The I'm Not Scared Book By Todd Parr A wise work on embracing your fears and reframing them. Hope
A Little Bitty Man and Other Poems for the Very Youn… By Halfdan Rasmussen Playful and light-hearted poems that will elicit children's laughter. Imagination
What If Everything Had Legs? By Scott Menchin How a creative mother uses imagination to energize her moody daughter. Imagination
Bailey By Harry Bliss Fun story about the day in the life of an enthusiastic dog who loves going to school. Enthusiasm
The Healing Energy of Shared Consciousness By Mantak Chia A spiritual practice that accesses global and universal energy for healing and the transformation of self and the world. Transformation
A New Harmony By John Philip Newell A wake-up call for the Christian community to heed the unfurling of a new Pentecost. Transformation
Taoist Shaman By Kris Deva North, Mantak Chia Explanations and practices from the Wheel of Life which plays an important role in Taoism. Questing
Confucius, The Analects By Confucius , Rodney L. Taylor Enlightening commentaries on the thoughts of Confucius in The Analects where goodness is celebrated as the chief virtue. Teachers
John Howard Yoder By Jenny Howell, John Howard Yoder, Paul Martens The spiritual writings of a Mennonite theologian who was a passionate advocate for nonviolence. Peace
Willful Blindness By Margaret Heffernan 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 By Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., T. Colin Campbell A good case for switching to a plant-based diet. Nurturing
Keeping in Tune with God By Suzanne Farnham, Timothy Grayson Resources for ministers in need of a spiritual tune-up. Listening
The God Upgrade By Jamie S. Korngold 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 By Christine Valters Paintner A heart-felt and creative exploration of the different aspects and settings for the spiritual practice of sacred reading. Devotion
Call to Compassion By Anthony J. Nocella II, Lisa Kemmerer An anthology of the growing movement of ethical sensitivity toward animals. Compassion
The Art of Immersion By Frank Rose An edgy and thought-provoking survey of the Internet's impact on the storytelling of the transmedia world. Connections
Driven to Extinction By Richard Pearson An ideal resource for citizens concerned about the dangers of climate change and the future of biodiversity on the planet. Connections
Apprenticed to Spirit By David Spangler A spiritual memoir about the author's 27-year relationship with a teacher and mentor from the non-physical world. Teachers