Book Reviews

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The Time Is Now By Joan Chittister A watershed work that succeeds in its noble goal of drawing out the prophet in us. Justice
A World of Cities By James Brown A fascinating celebration of the history, architecture, and character of 30 cities. Questing
Where's Buddha? By Marisa Aragon Ware A young child's primer on omnipresence. Being Present
Prayers of the Pious By Omar Suleiman Thirty Arabic prayers with English interpretation to cultivate closeness to Allah. Devotion
The New Childhood By Jordan Shapiro A thrilling and prescient book that enhances and enriches our understanding of what it means to live in a connected world. Connections
Radical Joy for Hard Times By Trebbe Johnson A compassionate vision of healing and finding beauty in wounded places. Joy
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die By James Mustich An eclectic and jaunty book list with summaries, themes, and importance of each title. Meaning
The Way of Kindness By Michael Leach, James T. Keane, Doris Goodnough The spiritual practice of kindness given the red carpet treatment. Kindness
God Is Young By Pope Francis A wide-ranging interview with Pope Francis addressing the hopes and dreams of youth. Faith
21 Lessons for the 21st Century By Yuval Noah Harari A creative book that both asks the big questions and probes the little paths that light the way into the future. Questing
Loneliness By Gerard A. Arbuckle A rounded look at loneliness that reveals its complexity and influence in our public and private lives. Hospitality
Standing at the Edge By Joan Halifax An important work on compassion, five close virtues, and a path to transform obstacles into fresh possibilities. Compassion
The Journey By Francesca Sanna An honest and engaging portrait of what a refugee family goes through to get to a safe place to live. Transformation
Voices in the Air By Naomi Shihab Nye 95 poems encouraging us to listen to the many sources of wisdom all around us. Reverence
Everything Is Connected By Jason Gruhl An exploration of our links with everything from blobfish to galaxies. Connections
The Gifted Generation By David Goldfield An edifying history lesson on when and why the U.S. government worked. Meaning
Fault Lines By Kevin M. Kruse, Julian E. Zelizer A cogent and rip-roaring account of the recent history of a divided America. Justice
Behold, America By Sarah Churchwell A well-argued examination of some of the darker sides of American racism, nationalism, and political impotence. Shadow
The Hell of Good Intentions By Stephen M. Walt A depressing report on the short-sightedness of the American foreign policy establishment. Shadow
Leadership in Turbulent Times By Doris Kearns Goodwin A guide to the character qualities of a transformational leader. Teachers