Book Reviews

New Releases Print & E-Books Audiobooks Audio Programs For Children
Awakening Through Love By John Makransky An inspiring overview of the power of love from a Buddhist perspective along with plenty of spiritual practices. Love
One City By Ethan Nichtern A rich and multidimensional presentation of interdependence as an important Buddhist spiritual practice. Connections
Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life By Michael J. Caduto Examines the beauty, healing powers, and wisdom of herbs. Nurturing
Secrets of Prayer By Nancy Corcoran Calls for diversity in our spiritual devotion and practices. Devotion
Social Intelligence By Daniel Goleman A masterfully written survey of the ways in which we are connected to each other and the science that explains this bond. Connections
Animal-Speak By Ted Andrews An excellent workshop for those who want to deepen and enrich their understanding and appreciation of animals. Teachers
Digging to America By Anne Tyler A delightful romp through the friendships of two very different American couples adopting Korean daughters. Love
The Integral Vision By Ken Wilber Brief and snappy paperback with color illustrations and bold graphics on integral theory and practice. Meaning
The Inner Journey By Jack Bemporad Overview of the transformative riches of Judaism. Transformation
Welcome to the Wisdom of the World and Its Meaning f… By Joan Chittister Wisdom literature from all the world's religions on the spiritual challenges of life. Teachers
Where God Happens By Rowan Williams Ways for Christians to grow in holiness and to be a place where God happens for others. Love
Christian Insight Meditation By Daniel Chowning, Kevin Culligan, Mary Jo Meadow Integrates the Buddhist practice of insight meditation into Christian contemplative prayer. Devotion
Shaking Medicine By Bradford Keeney Makes a solid and convincing case for the revival of shaking medicine as a catalyst to wildness, ecstasy, devotion and joy. Transformation
Light in the Dark Ages By Jon M. Sweeney A fascinating joint biography of Francis and Clare of Assisi and their lives of poverty, service, love, and reverence for the earth and its creatures. Faith
America and the Challenges of Religious Diversity By Robert Wuthnow A substantive work on the challenges that lie ahead for those who believe in religious diversity and the riches it holds for those who practice it diligently and imaginatively. Hospitality
Yoga as Medicine By Timothy McCall Shows how the therapeutic practices of yoga can be used in the treatment of 20 health conditions and concerns. Nurturing
The Rug Merchant By Meg Mullins A beautifully written and richly satisfying cross-cultural novel about transformation set in New York City. Love
To Feel Go(o)d By Candace Pert A discussion of pleasure, joy, and being hardwired for bliss from the perspective of a biophysicist. Joy
The Blessing of the Beasts By Ethel Pochocki A bright and wonderful children's book about two animal outcasts who are properly honored as being royal heirs in God's kingdom. Grace
The Wisdom of Wilderness By Gerald G. May An account by the late psychiatrist and spiritual counselor on his experiences with the Divine Feminine in the wilderness. Teachers