Book Reviews

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Walking Together By Mary DeTurris Poust A sturdy and inspiring overview of spiritual friendship as a life preserver in these tough times. Love
Morning, Noon, and Night By Arnold Weinstein A superb work of literary criticism and philosophical insights into the transitional stages of life in growing up and growing old. Meaning
The Way of Wisdom By Margaret Silf A wonderful and eclectic collection of timeless wisdom quotations from many diverse religious and spiritual traditions. Questing
Manning Up By Kay S. Hymowitz A sprightly and cogent look at the phenomenon of man-boys who are being upstaged by women and left in the dust with their buddies. Shadow
The Echo Within By Robert Benson A lyrical and pensive examination of the Word of God, callings, vocation, and finding purpose and meaning in one's life. Listening
How to Be Compassionate By His Holiness The Dalai Lama A compelling book on cultivating the seeds of love and compassion in our lives, especially for our enemies. Compassion
Together We Are One By Thich Nhat Hanh Teachings by the Zen Master to practitioners of color about mindfulness, compassion, community, and having no enemies. Compassion
Pass It On By Joanna Macy, Norbert Gahbler Five encounters with people and groups enacting the "Great Turning" that is taking place during our challenging times. Connections
Walking Home By Margaret Guenther Meditations on the spiritual journey of leaving home, leaving exile, and traveling through unknown territory. Devotion
I'm God; You're Not By Lawrence Kushner Fifty wise and witty short essays, stories, and teachings from Lawrence Kushner's experiences as a rabbi. Faith
Beyond Forgiveness By Phil Cousineau A top-drawer collection of 15 essays on understanding and practicing atonement as an act that makes amends and repairs harm. Forgiveness
Keep Your Courage By Carter Heyward Speeches, sermons, and essays from the last decade which address the rampant fears of our times. Justice
Human Rights Watch's World Report 2011 By Human Rights Watch Reports on human rights violations in over 90 countries by the largest Human Rights organization in the United States. Justice
All the World By Liz Garton Scanlon Proclaims that the world is a friendly place filled with many bounties and pleasures. Unity
Bear in Pink Underwear By Todd H. Doodler A whimsical children's book shows how people can ridicule you one minute and then praise you the next. Shadow
Bunny's Lessons By Harriet Ziefert A children’ picture book about the lessons we learn from friends who are our best teachers. Teachers
Interrupting Chicken By David Ezra Stein A zany tale about a little chicken's impatience and creativity. You
Mad at Mommy By Komako Sakai A simple story which shows children that anger is an emotion that comes and then goes but parental love lasts a long time and is forgiving. Love
Zero Kisses for Me By Manuela Monari A perky story about a little boy who declares his independence in the morning but still needs demonstrations of his mother's love at night. Love
The Sun Seed By Jan Schubert A wonderful children’s picture book about Mother Earth’s nurturing powers and the growth of a plant into a golden flower. Nurturing