Book Reviews

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Love in the Library By Maggie Tokuda-Hall A heart-stirring book about love flourishing even in the unjust conditions of an incarceration camp. Love
The Way of Mary By Camille Hamilton Adams Helminski A gorgeous book, meticulously researched, showing how the key moments in the devotional life of Mary, mother of Jesus, can be a model for us all. Devotion
God Is Here By Toba Spitzer Creative new paths from a rabbi for finding what’s sacred in our lives. Questing
Making Peace with Death and Dying By Judith Johnson A caring and intelligent book of practices for understanding death and end of life. Compassion
Yoke By Jessamyn Stanley Yoga of the everyday for the rest of us. Forgiveness
The Unwinding By Jackie Morris A collection of short vignettes rich with images, meant to ease the soul. Imagination
The Lost Notebooks of Sisyphus By Phil Cousineau A retelling of the myth of Sisyphus, showing its meaning for us today. Zeal
River of Offerings By Jennifer Prugh A beautifully written and photographed account of the importance of the sacred Ganges River in South Asian devotional life. Devotion
A More Perfect Union By Adam Russell Taylor, John Lewis (foreword) An exploration of the power of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s moral vision to heal U.S. divides today. Justice
The Book of Tiny Prayer By Micah Bucey A collection of prayers from the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic capturing yearnings, opportunities, and collective responsibilities. Devotion
Justice Is ... By Preet Bharara Scenes from the lives of those who embody the spiritual practice of justice. Justice
Voices from Larung Gar By Holly Gayley (editor) An anthology illustrating ways in which monks and nuns are engaging modern social issues. Teachers
Have Hope By Maggie Oman Shannon A daybook of inspirational quotes matched to events and mentors who demonstrate reasons to have hope. Hope
How to Love Animals By Henry Mance Stories of first-hand experiences which supply reasons to radically change the way we treat animals. Reverence
Grace-filled Moments with Sr. Joan By Joan Chittister A fresh batch of teachings from a spiritual polymath. Listening
Heart Medicine By Radhule Weininger Skills and practices to find freedom from traumatic pain. Transformation
Rescuing the Light By Martin Prechtel Samples of the indigenous wisdom of the Mayan sacred tradition. Beauty
Why Can't Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? By Stephen R. Haynes Overview of the history and distinct ethos of 12-Step recovery fellowships Transformation
Walking toward Peace By Kathleen Krull An invitation to find our own ways to make the world a more peaceful place. Peace
The Inner Work of Age By Connie Zweig A toolkit of perspectives and practices for older people on re-imagining life as a purpose-filled elder. Questing