Book Reviews

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24/7 Christian By Christine M. Fletcher A positive vision of the discipleship of the laity. Faith
The Forgiveness Project By Marina Cantacuzino Stories from survivors and perpetrators of violence revealing the value of forgiveness and reconciliation. Forgiveness
All the Wild That Remains By David Gessner A bright and enlightening view of the American West through the lens of two famous writers. Imagination
Peaceful Neighbor By Michael G. Long A celebration of the peace, justice and compassion advocacy of Mister Rogers. Peace
They Know Everything About You By Robert Scheer A hard-hitting expose of the attack on Americans' privacy and what it means. Shadow
Rumi and His Friends By Camille Helminski, Susan Blaylock An intimate view into the life of the mystic poet Rumi through stories told by his companions. Listening
Confucius By Michael Schuman An illuminating overview of Confucian philosophy and its impact on Asian societies today. Meaning
Find the Good By Heather Lende Accounts of acts of kindness in a small Alaskan town. Meaning
The World Beyond Your Head By Matthew B. Crawford A philosophical work that promotes collaboration as joint attention. Attention
Terms of Service By Jacob Silverman An examination of the shadow side of connections in this Social Media era. Connections
Nothing Holy About It By Tim Burkett A reframing of Zen using the teachings of Shunyru Suzuki. Attention
How to Read the Bible By Harvey Cox A useful book on three ways to explore Jewish and Christian scriptures revealing the wisdom Cox has accrued from years from teaching. Meaning
Rain By Cynthia Barnett A glorious exploration of rain and all its lessons, bounties, and mysteries. Reverence
Make Me One With Everything By Lama Surya Das A practice-grounded book from the Tibetan Buddhist teacher on inter-meditation in everyday life as a way to achieve oneness. Being Present
Sanctuary By Terry Hershey A wonderfully soothing book about sanctuary as a place of grace and healing. Nurturing
Surprise By Leeann Renninger, Tania Luna A sprightly and entertaining celebration of surprises. Joy
The End of College By Kevin Carey A vision of a bold new future made possible by digital learning. Meaning
The Nourishing Homestead By Ben Hewitt, Penny Hewitt The case for homesteading as a way to connect to the world big time. Connections
The Anxiety Toolkit By Alice Boyes A down-to-earth toolkit for those who are anxiety-prone. Peace
The Unquiet Monk By Michael W. Higgins An assessment of Thomas Merton's legacy. Questing