Book Reviews

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Read and Riot By Nadya Tolokonnikova An unconventional call to radical and creative activism. Imagination
Radical Dharma By Angel Kyodo Williams, Rod Owens, Jasmine Syedullah A dialogue that brings together the Black prophetic tradition with Buddhist dharma. Justice
Prayers for Hard Times By Becca Anderson A salutary devotional daybook. Devotion
Rejoice and Be Glad By Pope Francis Lively and edifying thought of Pope Francis on holiness, saints, the Beatitudes, and being joyful. Meaning
Guide My Feet By Marian Wright Edelman A top-drawer collection of prayers and meditations on children. Justice
The Splintering of the American Mind By William Egginton An treatise on how and why the cultural wars of the past are coming to campuses once again. Meaning
Walls By David Frye An engrossing account of the influence of walls mixing history, military might, and impermanence. Questing
What I Am Living For Life lessons from 20 spiritual teachers gleaned from Thomas Merton's many quests and personal explorations. Questing
Selfies By Craig Detweiler An in-depth exploration of the seemingly ubiquitous form of self-expression. You
The Unquiet Monk By Michael W. Higgins An immersion in the life and thought of a perpetual pilgrim. Questing
Why We Live in Community By Eberhard Arnold A faith-infused and grace-animated vision of community from a Christian perspective. Faith
The World-Ending Fire By Wendell Berry, Paul Kingsnorth (ed.) A fine collection of essays from the prolific farmer, philosopher, and author. Meaning
Tribe By Sebastian Junger A thoughtful and provocative call to learn the meaning of community from indigenous peoples. Meaning
Letters to a Young Activist By Todd Gitlin Wise advice to the coming generations of concerned citizens. Teachers
Desert By David Hinton A deft collection of short poems on the desert of the American West. Wonder
The Art of Mystery By Maud Casey An elegant analysis of fiction and other art forms that probe mystery and stimulate our wonder and imagination. X-The Mystery
They Will Inherit the Earth By John Dear A creative vision of nonviolence and environmental renewal. Peace
Howard Zinn Speaks By Howard Zinn, Anthony Arnove (editor) A sturdy, radical, and thought-provoking collection of speeches. Justice
The Rich and the Rest of Us By Tavis Smiley, Cornel West A challenge to change America's dialogue on race and justice to include concern for the poor. Justice
Asking for a Friend By Jessica Weisberg A lively look at 16 advice-givers as cultural shapers and morality makers. Questing