Book Reviews

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Where the Dead Pause and the Japanese Say Goodbye By Marie Mutusuki Mockett An exquisitely written account of a pilgrimage to Japan by a middle-aged American experiencing a whirlpool of grief. Beauty
See Your Way to Mindfulness By David Schiller Pictures, drawings, and project prompts to encourage contemplative seeing. Attention
Passing Time By Andrea Kohler A philosophical masterwork on time, transitions, patience, and the end-game of death. Being Present
Darling, I Love You By Daniel Ladinsky Playful and appreciative haikus and comic strips that pay tribute to animal companions. Reverence
365 Ways to Live Generously By Sharon Lipinski A salutary and uplifting paperback on giving to others. Kindness
Dorothy Day By Kate Hennessy A rousing biography of Dorothy Day whose quest for social justice and passion for service of others qualify her as a saint. Justice
Antoinette By Kelly DiPucchio A poodle puppy comes into her own as a heroine on the streets of Paris. Questing
The Want Monsters By Chelo Manchego A delightful spiritual parable about wants, embracing the greedy self, and befriending our troublesome emotions. Shadow
Letters to a Young Muslim By Omar Saif Ghobash An inspiring and spirited series of letters in which a father passes on his vision and hopes for Muslims. Faith
Unlikely Partners By Julian Gewirtz An accessible and insightful portrait of economic wonders being wrought in China. Openness
The Book of Qualitites By J. Ruth Gendler An evergreen psychological work that creatively personifies 70 emotions. Meaning
Designing Your Life By Bill Burnett, Dave Evans A down-to-earth resource packed with wisdom and tools for your vocational quest. Questing
Quiet Mind By David Kundtz Reflective essays on how to use mindfulness as an antidote to stress and other problems in our too busy world. Peace
The Danish Way of Parenting By Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Dissing Sandahl A snappy, sane, and salutary tribute to parenting with style and vigor and positivity. Play
The Book of Hygge By Louisa Thomsen Brits An exploration of the daily spiritual practice that has made the Danish people among the happiest in the world. Nurturing
Moon Wisdom By Heather Roan Robbins A useful resource about the ways our Moon is a faithful companion. Attention
The Distressed Body By Drew Leder Creative and philosophic essays on hospitals, factory farms, prisons, illness, and other bodily issues. Meaning
Language at the Speed of Sight By Mark Seidenberg A cognitive neuroscientist's hard look at America's reading problems. Teachers
Books for Living By Will Schwalbe Essays on 26 books that have transformed a journalist's life. Meaning
EMDR and the Universal Healing Tao By Mantak Chia, Doug Hiklton An explanation of a special counseling technique based on Taoist principles. Nurturing