Book Reviews

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The Book of Joy By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams An illuminating dialogue on the spiritual practice of joy and its eight pillars. Joy
Boundless Heart By Christina Feldman An exploration of the art of nurturing the relational qualities known as the Four Immeasurables. Nurturing
The Rock Maiden By Natasha Yim A re-envisioned story about a famous rock formation in Hong Kong. Love
The Happiest Kids in the World By Rina Mae Acosta, Michele Hutchison An account of the perks and pleasures of childhood in the Netherlands. You
The Physics of Everyday Things By James Kakalios A fascinating mapping of physics in our everyday lives. Attention
The Gospel in Gerard Manley Hopkins By Margaret R. Ellsberg An overview of the intense life, ministry, and poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins. Imagination
Zen Echoes By Beata Grant Zen commentaries reflecting ways to live every day by three female Zen Masters. Teachers
Spirit of the Earth By Michael Oren Fitzgerald, Joseph A. Fitzgerald A treasure-trove of wisdom on the bounties of nature from Native American voices. Devotion
Rumi's Little Book of the Heart By Maryam Mafi, Azima Melita Kolin An inspirational collection of poems about friendship, love, and loss. Transformation
What Do You Love About You? By Karen Lechelt A wonderful children's book about self-esteem. Love
A Little Book of Mystical Secrets By Maryam Mafi An introduction to the life and teachings of Rumi's mentor and soulmate. Teachers
Love You Too By Alastair Heim A call-and-response children's book about a day's activities. Love
I Heart You By Meg Fleming A picture book with creative uses of verbs to describe how parents and babies express their love. Love
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? By Frans de Waal An edifying and wide-ranging examination of the versatility and resilience of nonhuman minds. Reverence
Wild Nights By Benjamin Reiss An appealingly creative romp through the history of sleep. Nurturing
Flavor By Bob Holmes A fascinating book that moves our most undervalued sense into the spotlight. Attention
The Five Longings By David Richo A creative and practical exploration of the spiritual practice of yearning. Yearning
Today I Feel . . . By Madalena Moniz A cleverly illustrated children's book that helps build a vocabulary of feelings. Being Present
The Sleep Solution By W. Chris Winter Tailor-made resource for those yearning for better sleep as good medicine for the body, mind, and soul. Nurturing
Saint Teresa of Avila By Teresa of Avila , Mirabai Starr An affirmation of a saint who celebrated the mystical connection between lover and the Beloved. Love