Book Reviews

The Gratitude Factor An impressive and in-depth examination of the spiritual practice of gratitude. Gratitude
Composing a Life A watershed work about life as an improvisatory art. Imagination
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Concepts and practices on 12 ways to embrace and walk in compassion as a transformative path. Compassion
A Dragon Moves In Proof that disappointments and seeming disasters can be turned around into something good. Hospitality
Rumi: The Big Red Book 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 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 A new edition of the classic text on Jewish ethics with contemporary interpretations. Meaning
At Home A fascinating look at the rooms in the house as a spur to history. Imagination
A Maryknoll Book of Inspiration A wonderful collection of spiritual readings from books published by Orbis, the award-winning Catholic publisher. Faith
Hidden Graces Poems by 30 poets on the hidden graces which come to us in times of loss, grief, pain, and renewal. Grace
Traveling Graces 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 The great Buddhist meditation teacher shares the 59 Tibetan Buddhist slogans designed to tame the mind. Transformation
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 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 Guidance on deepening and enriching your children's spiritual life. Meaning
The Subtle Body A substantive resource on holistic health for professionals and laypersons as well. Nurturing
Bridge of Waves Erudite and thought-provoking essays on appreciating and listening to music. Listening
The Force of Kindness Astute and practical commentary on a spiritual practice that can change your life. Kindness
Living into Hope A celebration of hope, love, unity, reconciliation, and faith in action. Hope
Beyond Happiness A thoughtful and practical Zen approach to happiness and the holy grail of contentment. Joy