Book Reviews

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Rediscovering America's Values By Frances Moore Lappe A work of cultural criticism that deepens our understanding of freedom and the importance of responsible citizenship. Meaning
Jumping At Shadows By Sasha Abramsky A lament for the fast growth in our culture of collective anxiety disorder. Shadow
Freedom from Anger By Venerable Alubomulle Sumanasara A Buddhist teacher's advice on coping with a poison of the mind. Being Present
Making Sense of the Alt-Right By George Hawley An assessment of a new radical right-wing movement. Zeal
On Tyranny By Timothy Snyder Concrete advice from history about how to resist totalitarianism in the U.S. Shadow
The Sin of White Supremacy By Jeannine Hill Fletcher A cogent theological and cultural assessment of White Christian supremacy and its attendant toxins. Love
Rumi's Secret By Brad Gooch A remarkably detailed biography of the Sufi mystic's life and work. Imagination
Ninety-Nine Names of the Beloved By Camille Helminski Poetic reflections on the many ways the qualities of the Divine can be experienced in our lives. Devotion
Living Compassion By Andrew Dreitcer A guide for Christians to practicing the path of radical love, including of enemies. Compassion
UnSelfie By Michelle Borba Cultivating empathy as an antidote to "the Selfie Syndrome." Kindness
Thou, Dear God By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis V. Baldwin A spiritually rich collection of 68 prayers. Devotion
Affluenza By John de Graaf, David Wann, Thomas H. Naylor A dazzling and enlightening work of cultural criticism. Meaning
Single White Monk By Shozan Jack Haubner Astute and humorous observations of a Zen monk. You
Radical Spirit By Joan Chittister A practical presentation of the Twelve Steps of Humility from the Rule of St. Benedict. You
The Empathic Civilization By Jeremy Rifkin A wide-ranging and thought-provoking look at empathy as an essential survivor skill. Connections
Things That Join the Sea and the Sky By Mark Nepo Journal entries from one of our favorite spiritual teachers who encourages us to sail on a sea of possibilities. Joy
How We Talk By N. J. Enfield A snappy and edifying look at the art of conversation. Connections
Who Reads Poetry By Fred Sasaki, Don Share Praise for the good medicine of poetry. Meaning
Silence By Erling Kagge An exploration of the riches of silence and the pleasures it can bring into your life. Silence
Buddhas' Little Book of Life By Mark Zocchi A robust and edifying collection of inspirational wisdom. Teachers