Book Reviews

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Compassion Is the Key to Everything By Alexandra Chauran Reflections on discovering who you want to be and recommendations for how to make it happen. Compassion
Great Muslims of the West By Muhammad Mojlum Khan Profiles of Muslim men and women from the last 1200 years whose lives have contributed richly to Islamic society and society at large. Teachers
Faces of Muhammad By John V. Nolan Historical context for European portrayals of Islam and its founder over the centuries. Meaning
America for Americans By Erica Lee A thorough and shocking history of Americans' fear of strangers. Openness
Circle of Compassion By Gail Straub Simple meditations to help integrate caring for the self with caring for others. Compassion
Prayers for a New Millennium By Mary Lou Kownacki An inspirational booklet of prayers that reflects a lifetime of Benedictine spirituality and devotion. Devotion
Prayers for People Who Say They Can’t Pray By Donna Schaper A collection of prayers that will broaden your perspective on what prayer is and what role it can have in your life. Devotion
Conversations with God By James Melvin Washington A powerful and deeply moving chronicle of the spiritual struggle with slavery and racism. Faith
For Praying Out Loud By L. Annie Foerster A guide to drafting inclusive prayers with an abundance of examples from leading figures. Devotion
Re-creating a Life By Diane M. Millis A guide to personal storytelling, packed with prompts, for sharing with a community. You
The Way of Effortless Mindfulness By Loch Kelly Explanations and instructions for opening to a naturally compassionate way of being. Attention
St. Francis of Assisi By Jon M. Sweeney An essential resource on the way of life advanced by the most popular of the Christian saints. Reverence
Holy Thirst By Editors of Paraclete Press, Adam Bucko A well-chosen and arranged collection of writings from key figures of the Carmelite path. Devotion
Our Wild Calling By Richard Louv A fascinating book packed with stories about humans connecting with animals with respect and reverence. Reverence
The Great Democracy By Ganesh Sitaraman An idea-packed vision for what could follow the flaws of neoliberalism in the United States politics. Vision
How to Be an Epicurean By Catherine Wilson A nuanced look at the pursuit of pleasure. Meaning
Beauty, Truth, Life, and Love By J. Brent Bill A Quaker vision of thriving. Imagination
A Primer for Forgetting By Lewis Hyde An erudite survey of time and meaning. You
Zen Seeds By Shundo Aoyama Zen teachings to perk up your daily life. Attention
Healing Body Meditations By Mike Annesley, Steve Nobel Art and connections combine as healing for the body. Transformation