Book Reviews

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The Life Project By Helen Pearson A fascinating report on of a study of five generations of children in England. Meaning
The Market as God By Harvey Cox An assessment of The Market as an ersatz religion with its own all-encompassing worldview. Faith
The Five Elements By Dondi Dahlin An explanation of an ancient Chinese system useful for balancing mind, body, and emotions. You
A Sense of Wonder By Brian Doyle A collection of 37 essays, stories, and reflections that show us how everyday spirituality serves as a seedbed for wonder. Wonder
Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice By Ted Falcon, Don Mackenzie, Jamal Rahman A top-drawer celebration of diverse spiritual practices for social activists in the growing interfaith movement. Peace
The Great Spiritual Migration By Brian D. McLaren An inspiring and enlightening spur to movement, creativity, and activism within Christian communities. Love
Buddha U By Victor M. Parachin Practical advice from the Buddhist school of life for dealing with college stress. Attention
What Is a Child? By Beatrice Alemagna A beguiling celebration of the enchantments, setbacks, delights, and hopes of childhood. Hope
Good Night, Bat! Good Morning, Squirrel! By Paul Meisel A timely book which shows the good things that can happen when strangers open to each other. Hospitality
America at War with Itself By Henry A. Giroux A cogent and hard-hitting critique of America's descent into authoritarianism. Meaning
Prayers of a Roadside Contemplative By Janet Shea Poems and prayers illustrating the art and craft of everyday spirituality. Gratitude
Do Parents Matter? By Robert A. LeVine, Sarah LeVine A fascinating study of parenting in many cultures. You
A Buddhist Grief Observed By Guy Newland Account of a Buddhist using the practice of not-knowing as he grieves the death of his wife. Being Present
Wisdom Notes By Arthur J. Dewey Cogent and creative theological probes on the times in which we live. Meaning
Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal By Amy Krouse Rosenthal A snappy nonlinear memoir filled with short memories, charts, exercises, facts, and insights. Play
Dropping the Struggle By Roger Housden A guide to a deeper response to the mystery of life than struggling to make things different than they are. Being Present
Senior Moments By Willard Spiegelman Well-written essays by an elder who is very skilled at weaving together the experiences of his life. Meaning
The Book By Keith Houston A grand, exotic, and enchanting journey through the 2,000 year history of books. Reverence
A Call to Mercy By Mother Teresa , Brian Kolodiejchuk Never before published teachings and tributes to Mother Teresa. Love
Creativity Unzipped By Jan Phillips, Ruth Westreich A manifesto urging us all to unleash our creativity in the service of conscious activism. Imagination