Book Reviews

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Soul Sunday By Carrie Brown-Wolf A delightful and edifying resource for families who are interested in promoting hospitality and religious diversity within the home. Hospitality
Native New Yorkers By Evan T. Pritchard A detailed and creative survey of Native American culture and practices in New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Long Island before the Europeans arrived. Meaning
A Seat at the Table By Huston Smith, Phil Cousineau A useful overview of the challenges faced by those practicing Native American spirituality. Shadow
Making a Change for Good By Cheri Huber An enthusiastic pep talk by a Buddhist cheerleader whose down-to-earth and playful approach encourages us to become all we are meant to be. Transformation
What Jesus Meant By Erik Kolbell Inspired interpretation of the eight pillars of the Christian path and the spiritual practice of justice. Justice
The Way of Prayer By Jane Vennard, Stephen Bryant Gives us plenty of ways to jump-start our devotional life. Devotion
Happiness By Matthieu Ricard Buddhist insights on overcoming mental blindness and afflictive emotions in the pursuit of happiness. Joy
Forgotten Among the Lilies By Ronald Rolheiser Christian essays exploring the spiritual practice of yearning. Yearning
The Left Hand of God By Michael Lerner A bold and inspiring progressive spiritual vision to animate the hopes and dreams of those who desire a country where peace, freedom, and justice prevail. Justice
Two Treasures By Thich Nhat Hanh Commentary by a Zen master on two essential sutras of the Buddha with insights into generosity, simplicity, and compassion. Transformation
Changing Light By Nora Gallagher A fictional love story and thriller set in the summer of 1945 against the creation of the atom bomb at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Love
The Lost Spiritual World: Mark By Ruth Rimm A beautifully designed interfaith work using the Gospel of Mark as a launch pad for meditations on a spirituality that is open, hosipitable, and flexible in its outreach. Hospitality
Cosmopolitanism By Kwame Anthony Appiah Makes a good case for kindness to strangers and a cosmopolitanism that affirms both difference and universality. Openness
Take This Bread By Sara Miles An unusual and compelling spiritual memoir of a zealous woman who decided to play her part in feeding the hungry and the homeless in St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Faith
Transfiguration By John Dear A thought-provoking and soul-stirring book that encourages us to practice Jesus' way of fearless nonviolence. Transformation
Three Cups of Tea By David Oliver Relin, Greg Mortenson A one-man Peace Corps who has worked humanitarian wonders in Muslim communities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Love
Psalms for Praying By Nan C. Merrill Poetic renditions of the Psalms, the oldest prayers in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Devotion
365 Ways to Change the World By Michael Norton An idea for every day of the year how to make a difference in the world through acts of conscience, service, charity, kindness, and peace. Transformation
Your Power to Create By Caroline Myss Discussion of ideas on how we can create their own reality in health to finances to relationships. You
The Healthy Brain Kit By Andrew Weil, Gary Small A complete kit of brain-boosting exercises and insights to improve memory, concentration, and creativity. Nurturing