Book Reviews

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The Gratitude Factor By Charles M. Shelton An impressive and in-depth examination of the spiritual practice of gratitude. Gratitude
Composing a Life By Mary Catherine Bateson A watershed work about life as an improvisatory art. Imagination
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life By Karen Armstrong Concepts and practices on 12 ways to embrace and walk in compassion as a transformative path. Compassion
A Dragon Moves In By Lisa Falkenstern Proof that disappointments and seeming disasters can be turned around into something good. Hospitality
Rumi: The Big Red Book By Coleman Barks, Jelaluddin Rumi A massive collection of long and short poems that resulted from Rumi's life changing encounter with his soul-friend Shams Tabriz. Transformation
Burnt Books By Rodger Kamenetz An earnest and erudite study of two Jewish pioneers who had a lot in common: Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav and Franz Kafka. Meaning
Pirke Avot By William Berkson A new edition of the classic text on Jewish ethics with contemporary interpretations. Meaning
At Home By Bill Bryson A fascinating look at the rooms in the house as a spur to history. Imagination
A Maryknoll Book of Inspiration By Doris Goodnough, Michael Leach A wonderful collection of spiritual readings from books published by Orbis, the award-winning Catholic publisher. Faith
Hidden Graces By Gretchen Schwenker, Matthew Kessler Poems by 30 poets on the hidden graces which come to us in times of loss, grief, pain, and renewal. Grace
Traveling Graces By Agnes Cunningham A handy and accessible collection of 30 prayers for use in airports and while flying on airplanes. Devotion
Training the Mind and Cultivating Loving-Kindness By Chogyam Trungpa The great Buddhist meditation teacher shares the 59 Tibetan Buddhist slogans designed to tame the mind. Transformation
David Steindl-Rast By Clare Hallward, David Steindl-Rast A sampler of writings from and a tribute to the Benedictine monk whose passion for life and multidimensional interests are astonishing. Gratitude
Zapped By Ann Louise Gittleman Vital information about electropollution from all our technological gizmos and what we can do to protect ourselves from radiation. Nurturing
99 Ways to Raise Spiritually Healthy Children By Kathleen Long Bostrom Guidance on deepening and enriching your children's spiritual life. Meaning
The Subtle Body By Cyndi Dale A substantive resource on holistic health for professionals and laypersons as well. Nurturing
Bridge of Waves By W. A. Mathieu Erudite and thought-provoking essays on appreciating and listening to music. Listening
The Force of Kindness By Sharon Salzburg Astute and practical commentary on a spiritual practice that can change your life. Kindness
Living into Hope By Joan Brown Campbell A celebration of hope, love, unity, reconciliation, and faith in action. Hope
Beyond Happiness By Ezra Bayda A thoughtful and practical Zen approach to happiness and the holy grail of contentment. Joy