Book Reviews

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The War on Normal People By Andrew Yang A new war that has already taken a heavy toll on workers. Meaning
The Hidden Meaning of Birds By Arin Murphy-Hiscock A marvelous collection of teachings associated with many different kinds of birds. Meaning
Good Mornings By Linnea Dunne A buoyant and inspiring guide to nurturing yourself. Nurturing
The Big Book of Less By Irene Smit, Astrid Van Der Hulst Ways to add pleasure and play into our lives without adding more stuff. Play
You Are Home By Evan Turk A poetic immersion in the sights, smells, and sounds of these cherished lands. Beauty
The World Comes to You By Michael Stone Examples from a Buddhist practitioner of how attitudes and practices can be reframed. Hope
Life Is God's Best Gift By Sam Chege A top-notch collection of 300 African proverbs. Meaning
Mama's Last Hug By Frans de Waal A convincing research-based summary of the emotional life of animals. Reverence
The Reckless Way of Love By Dorothy Day, Carolyn Kurtz, editor Wisdom from a zealous Christian. Love
Falter By Bill McKibben An environmental activists fears and hopes about the survival of the human species. Hope
My Shoes and I (Mis Zapatos Y Yo) By Rene Colato Lainez A bilingual picture book about the rugged journey a boy and his shoes make from El Salvador to the United States. Questing
The Most Important Point By Edward Espe Brown, Danny S. Parker, editor A remarkable collection of 60 dharma talks by a Zen master and cook. You
The World Could Be Otherwise By Norman Fischer A Buddhist teacher's suggestions for practicing the paramitas on our spiritual journey. Imagination
The Way of Forgiveness By Michael Leach, James T. Keane, Doris Goodnough An inspiring collection of essays on forgiving self and others and receiving God's forgiveness. Forgiveness
The Art of Mindful Reading By Ella Berthoud A delightful celebration of reading with plenty of practices for expanding and enriching the experience. You
Summer By Cao Wenxuan How the animals discover cooperation's power to ward off heat. Kindness
Forest Bathing By Cyndi Gilbert A naturopathic physician's recommendations for a revitalizing nature practice. Nurturing
Reflect By Donald Altman Instructions from a mindfulness coach on how to have deeper experiences with the mundane and ordinary in our daily lives. Being Present
The Source of Self-Regard By Toni Morrison Wise observations on contemporary American life and the history that created it. Reverence
Can I Get a Witness? By Charles Marsh, Shea Tuttle, Daniel P. Rhodes Profiles of men and women whose activism continues to inspire us. Faith