Book Reviews

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My Legs Were Praying By Or N. Rose, Dov Peretz Elkins The inspiring life of a Jewish interfaith pioneer. Teachers
A Change of Habit By Sister Monica Clare A memoir that reminds us it’s never too late. Faith
The Quiet One By Yiting Lee How a shy child learns to speak up with the aid of a robot she creates. Transformation
Swami Kripalu’s Yoga of Success and Self-realization By Richard Faulds Teachings of a great 20th century yogi for a new generation. Transformation
The Big Relief By David Zahl Grace because we need it. Grace
The Boy Who Lost His Spark By Maggie O'Farrell A child's quest to integrate life's enchantment with his dawning maturity. Questing
A Lamp unto Yourself By C. Pierce Salguero For westerners wanting to explore the spiritual East. Questing
Fragrance of the Qur’an By Jamal Rahman Qur’anic reflections that transcend religious boundaries and inspire love and devotion. Devotion
The Couch in the Yard By Kate Hoefler A wondrous reminder of the people and "junk" we love to the moon and back. Wonder
The Jewish Way to a Good Life By Shira Stutman Jewish wisdom offered for people of all backgrounds. Nurturing
Thomas Berry By Kathleen Deignan, editor A book for contemplating the sacredness of Earth and the cosmos. Reverence
Tios and Primos By Jacqueline Alcántara A lively story about overcoming language barriers thanks to familial love. Hospitality
Ordinary Time By Annie B. Jones A memoir in counter-cultural praise of stability. Connections
Yogalands By Paul Bramadat Reflecting on yoga’s role in people’s lives. Nurturing
Loving Kindness By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Vicky Armstrong (editor), Katy Flint (editor) A gem-like compassion practice for preschool children. Kindness
The Enneagram of the Soul By Nhien Vuong A proven personality spiritual tool used in a new way. Openness
Miracles and Wonder By Elaine Pagels The life of Jesus, with attention given to gnostic gospel texts. Devotion
Mary and the Gardener By Paul Kerensa A retelling of the gospel story in which a strangely familiar gardener comforts Mary Magdalene in her grief. Devotion
Godstruck By Kelsey Osgood A fresh look at the appeal of religious conversion. Faith
Contemporary Humanistic Judaism By Adam Chalom, editor, Jodi Kornfield, editor Creating nontheistic and secular Jewish community. Faith