Book Reviews

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Ledger By Jane Hirshfield A soulful poet's observations on the human condition and the world situation. Attention
Secrets of Divine Love By A. Helwa A substantive and sweet overview of Islamic understandings of God's unconditional love and mercy. Faith
The Power of Ritual By Casper ter Kuile A handbook of traditional and new ways to turn everyday activities into rituals. Connections
The Politics Industry By Katherine M. Gehl, Michael E. Porter An incredibly insightful analysis of the U.S. political system and a call for political innovation. Shadow
Biophilia You + Nature + Home By Sally Coulthard A beautifully illustrated book packed with ideas for bringing the outside inside to your home or workplace. Connections
Awestruck By Jonah Paquette A wide-ranging exploration of the benefits of awe experiences. Reverence
Outside In By Deborah Underwood A warm, evocative reminder — essential during the pandemic — that we belong to the outdoors no matter where we are. Wonder
The Sirens of Mars By Sara Stewart Johnson A scientist's enthusiastic overview of why humans keep trying to reach Mars. Questing
The Cornel West Reader By Cornel West An outstanding overview of the thought, theory, and commitments of the African-American public intellectual. Meaning
The Language Your Body Speaks By Ellen Meredith Self-Healing with Energy Medicine Nurturing
Non Obvious Megatrends By Rohit Bhargava The trend-curator's prognostications about the what's happening that will shape the future. Meaning
Freedom We Sing By Amyra Leon An exuberant, colorful, love-filled story that conveys the experience of embracing freedom. Questing
Strange Rites By Tara Isabella Burton A fascinating, adventuresome, and encyclopedic overview of seven new faiths in a post-religion age. Meaning
Thank You for Voting By Erin Geiger Smith A handy and important nonpartisan resource for this Presidential election year. Meaning
If We Were Gone By John Coy An exploration of how quickly plants and trees can reclaim a landscape in our absence. Transformation
The Third Reconstruction By William J. Barber II A compelling exploration of the need for collective moral action for social justice. Justice
We Are Called to Be a Movement By William J. Barber II A rousing sermon about the need to join together. Justice
Conversations with the Sacred By Manish Mishra-Marzetti, Jennifer Kelleher A top-drawer prayer collection. Devotion
A Feast for Hungry Souls By Susan Muto An abundant collection of Christian insights. X-The Mystery
Forward Together By William J. Barber II A call to find faith and spirituality in the fight for justice. Justice