Book Reviews

Silence and Beauty An eclectic and substantive overview of the spiritual complexities of Japanese culture. Beauty
Joy in Every Moment A celebration of joy packed with quotes, exercises, and practices. Joy
The Revenge of Analog A survey of the yearning for more tactile and human-centric experiences in the world of analog. Meaning
Finding the Blue Sky A blend of Zen insights and scientific research into positive psychology on happiness. Attention
Reading for the Common Good Advice for Christian congregations looking for ways to make the most of reading books as a prelude to sacred activism. Meaning
Deathbed Wisdom of the Hasidic Masters Forty-two end-of-life stories about Hasidic seers. Meaning
King Calm A good case for mindfulness as a spur to calm, wonder, and an appreciation of all the little things in life. Peace
Camino Divina: Walking the Divine Way Walking meditations for creative soul-searching. Grace
Light When It Comes Ways to be taken out of ourselves and filled with joy from a master of everyday spirituality. Love
Liturgy of the Ordinary A winsome tribute to the everyday spirituality of chores, maintenance, small moments, and unheralded acts of kindness. Devotion
The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions A substantive Jewish spiritual curriculum on 13 soul traits. Meaning
The Friend Ship The quest of a lonely little hedgehog to find a friend. Questing
Why Am I Here? A compelling case for empathy as a bridge that can draw people together. Imagination
Voices in the Stones A very special sketchbook that shines and shimmers with stories, insights, and epiphanies about Native American spirituality. Reverence
How to Live Well with Chronic Pain and Ilness Another healing and helpful resource from a Buddhist blogger. Nurturing
Awakening from the Daydream Spark your imagination while reading about the Buddha's Wheel of life. Meaning
Rising Strong Stories illustrating what it takes to get back up when obstacles knock us down. You
Sixty A year in the life of a writer and journalist as he encounters the obstacles and delights of aging. You
Conversations in the Spirit 33 radio interviews with spiritual teachers by Lex Hixon, a pioneer of interspirituality. Teachers
The Grace in Living A guide to the spiritual journey with testimonies and tools to help identify transformative experiences. Grace