Book Reviews

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The Wisdom of the Beguines By Laura Swan A sensitively rendered portrait of a fascinating medieval movement and its legacies. Vision
Awe-Filled Wonder By Barbara Fiand A lecture on the interface of science and spirituality in the spiritual practice of wonder. Wonder
Essays After Eighty By Donald Hall Musings by an elderly poet watching the world go by outside his window. Wonder
Freedom and Resolve By Gangaji The challenge of life is to wake up and to revel in the true freedom you possess. You
The Science and Practice of Humility By Jason Gregory A discussion of humility as an evolutionary path into the future. You
Thomas Berry By John Grim, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Thomas Berry Essential writings of the "geologian" who espoused a universe story and an Earth-based spirituality. Reverence
Finding Peace When Your Heart Is in Pieces By Paul Coleman Charts the path to inner peace as a heroic journey. Peace
The Zero Marginal Cost Society By Jeremy Rifkin A map of the changes that are opening the doors to the Third Industrial Revolution. Vision
How the World Was Won By Peter Conrad An exuberant and intellectually exciting account of the Americanization of the world through movies and entertainment. Questing
Living the Secular Life By Phil Zuckerman A chart of the sea change brought on by the "nones", now the fastest religious orientation in the United States. Openness
Fields of Blood By Karen Armstrong A plea for us all to take responsibility for wars and violence instead of blaming them on religion. Shadow
Buddhism By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Thubten Chodron An excellent primer on the essentials of Buddhism. Attention
A Book of Uncommon Prayer By Brian Doyle Spunky, lyrical, and snappy informal prayers by one of the most imaginative souls in Christendom. Devotion
Calling on God By Deborah Sokolove, Peter Bankson A treasure-trove of thoughtful and soul-stirring prayers from a progressive Christian congregation. Devotion
Sacred Space By The Irish Jesuits A very popular devotional resource continues to impress. Devotion
The Buddha Walks into the Office By Lodro Rinzler A top-notch resource for those who are serious about doing spiritual practice on the job. Compassion
Christ Actually By James Carroll The novelist and best-selling author of Constantine's Sword ponders Jesus, the Holocaust, war and hope. Faith
The Power of Grace By David Richo An insightful and lyrical overview of the gift dimension of life available to all beings. Grace
The Grateful Life By Mary Beth Sammons, Nina Lesowitz A sprightly and snappy resource on the benefits of the spiritual practice of gratitude. Gratitude
Hope on a Tightrope By Cornel West Suggestions to help us get unadjusted from injustice. Hope