Book Reviews

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Consuming Passions By Judith Williamson A superb glimpse of the far-reaching and immersive nature of consumer society. Meaning
Patriotism and the American Land By Richard Nelson, Barry Lopez, Terry Tempest Williams A bold reframing of patriotism and taking care of the good earth. Reverence
Erosion By Terry Tempest Williams A collection of essays about losses in land, home, self, the body, and the body politic. Reverence
You Are Never Alone By Elin Kelsey A joyously loving book about the myriad of natural connections that support and sustain us. Connections
The Forgotten Americans By Isabell Sawhill A politically astute assessment of the plight of those left behind in America due to economic inequality. Meaning
Big Breath By William Meyer Endearing watercolor illustrations and gentle instructions for breathing in spaciousness and light. Being Present
What We Talk about When We Talk about Books By Leah Price Reassurance that whatever the medium, immersion in a world of words will survive. You
The Bodies in Person By Nick McDonell A quest to find out more about the civilian casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Shadow
A Place for Us By Benjamin R. Barber Advocacy for a revitalization of America's civil society. Meaning
Find Your Mantra By Aysel Gunar A handy spur to your devotional life. You
Everyday Politics By Harry C. Boyte A cogent, enlightening, and bold vision of democracy that transcends partisan politics and business-as-usual. Connections
Bodyfulness By Christine Caldwell A practical guide to embracing the body's wisdom. Nurturing
Fallout By Peter Watson A dramatic and poignant examination of the birth of the Nuclear Age. Shadow
Who Do We Choose to Be? By Margaret Wheatley Top-drawer resources for transformational leaders. Transformation
Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing By Fay Johnstone Recommendations for communing and communicating with the green kingdom. Transformation
Slavery's Long Shadow By James L. Gorman, Jeff W. Childers, Mark W. Hamilton A sobering examination of lingering racial hatred and violence. Shadow
I'll Ask You Three Times, Are You Ok? By Naomi Shihab Nye Another fine example of Nye's special gift for accentuating everyday spirituality. Connections
The Character of Virtue By Stanley Hauerwas A sturdy look at the virtues contributing to the art of living well. Faith
Twenty-Five Words Toward the Truth By Skip Maselli Short but sweet poems that touch the heart. Love
Superpatriotism By Michael Parenti How hype and fear are supplanting informed debate and commitment to democracy. Love