Book Reviews

Little Monk Writes Rain How a monk's ability to write only a single word makes all the difference in a time of drought. Being Present
Rending the Veil An early gospel about Jesus that reveals more depth to his teachings. Peace
Another Kind of Freedom A timeless meditation on the meaning of suffering and freedom. Peace
Red River Rose The coming-of-age story of a courageous girl during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Questing
A More Beautiful Way to Live Spirituality that stems from practicing slow time. Attention
The Book of Birds Hope that the life we have with birds will deepen and expand. Hope
Because of a Shoe How troubles getting out the door can, in the end, remind us that love endures all. Love
Painting Prayer Faith might be how art makes you feel. Beauty
This and That Zen poems of presence, foolishness, and gratitude. Being Present
A Year of Kites Diverse cultural traditions of kite flying as experienced by children. Connections
The Buddhist Enneagram Slightly new approach to a popular understand-yourself tool. You
Braving the Truth A progressive Christian hero on hopeful and doubtful faith. Faith
Goldfinches A not-to-be-missed artist's rendition of Mary Oliver's poem about thistle-and-goldfinch interdependence. Reverence
Love Thy Stranger A timely reminder of the once agreed-upon morality of hospitality. Hospitality
Chiara Lubich A twentieth century female Christian mystic on unity and suffering. Unity
The Curious Life of Cecilia Payne The biography of a woman inspired by wonder to study the stars. Vision
Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark A philosopher on what silence, darkness, and mystery can teach us. Meaning
The Voice in My Head Is God A Grammy Award-winning rapper speaks of inner strength. Questing
We Remember Your Baptism A celebration of baptism and the gift of God's love. Faith
Night Owl Playful poetry of openness borne at night. Openness