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Soul Force By Reesheda Graham-Washington, Shawn Casselberry A way of life that unleashes power for positive change. Transformation
Everyday Mysticism By Ariel Glucklich A deft and telling portrait of Neot Smardar, an intentional community living in the Southern Israeli desert. Listening
How to Make the World a Better Place By Jeffrey Hollender, Linda Catling An abundance of ideas, resources, and encouragement for first-time activists and others. Transformation
Individualism and Public Life By Robert Ketcham A look at the dangers of politics that merely protect or enhance private interests. Connections
The Battle Hymn of the Republic By John Stauffer, Benjamin Soskis The paradoxical history of America's popular and unofficial national anthem. Shadow
A Spirituality of Listening By Kevin R. Anderson How to pay attention, focus, discern, attend, and be aware in the company of others. Listening
Care for Creation By Pope Francis, Giuliano Vigini (editor) A collection of words from Pope Francis about challenges we face in unspooling a revolution of tenderness. Hope
These Truths By Jill Lepore A bold, well-written, and immersive one-volume history of the United States. Questing
Hearth By Annick Smith, Susan O'Connor An anthology by distinguished writers from around the world on the significance of community and place. Hospitality
America: The Farewell Tour By Chris Hedges A prophetic critique of the United States designed to get Americans thinking about what is being lost. Justice
Can It Happen Here? By Cass R. Sunstein, editor A thought-provoking collection of essays that asks where the United States is heading. Meaning
Unlearning God By Philip Gulley A witty and wise affirmation of faith that is open, expansive, playful, questing, and hospitable. Faith
The Problem of Wealth By Elizabeth L. Hinson-Hasty An ethical perspective on the gap between the rich and the poor. Justice
Almost Everything By Annie Lamott The bestselling spiritual writer on the ever-present and surprising reasons for hope in our time. Hope
A Dream Deferred By Philip Slater A good case for transforming democracy by putting the nation's core values to work. Transformation
Presidents of War By Michael Beschloss An insightful and often fascinating look at the power of the President of the United States. Shadow
Palaces for the People By Eric Klinenberg A masterwork on how places and spiritual spaces are resurrecting democracy. Connections
The Spiritual Poems of Rumi By Jelaluddin Rumi, Nadar Khalili (translator) Encouragement to fill to the brim with essence. You
The Love Poems of Rumi By Jelaluddin Rumi, Nadar Khalili (translator) Translations of Rumi that will nurture your mystical yearnings. Love
The Silenced Majority By Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan A testament to the good fight for democracy that happens every day. Justice