Book Reviews

Chief Joseph & the Flight of the Nez Perce An incisive portrait of a peaceful Native American leader and a scary look back at the ugly side of our history of violence and deceit. Shadow
On the Night You Were Born A delightful children's book that celebrates the birth of your child. You
The Instruction Manual for Receiving God 108 meditations on kindness, receiving God, grace, and awakening the human spirit. You
The Rosary An edifying look at the contemplation of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as part of the devotional practice of the rosary. Devotion
Sharing Food Outlines Christian spiritual eating practices including saying grace, sharing, hospitality, and honoring the body. Hospitality
Talking to God A global album of 100 stunning photographs of people at prayer. Devotion
The Ten Commandments A good case for measuring our spiritual development in terms of the Ten Commandments as laws of the heart. Love
Kabbalah For Dummies A substantive and enlightening overview of Kabbalah, past and present. Meaning
The Fabric of Friendship A celebration of the abiding spiritual underpinnings of friendship among women. Love
Bodhisattva Mind Insights and practices from the eighth-century Buddhist classic by Shantideva. Transformation
Skin A fascinating and multidimensional overview of the body's protective envelope. Nurturing
Keep Going Inspiring Native American wisdom about staying the course and finding the treasures hidden within obstacles and tragedies. Teachers
Kabbalah An imaginative and enchanting mystical novel about love, time, creativity, reverence, and the questions that matter in life. Love
God's Politics A new vision for faith and politics in America based on prophetic religion's imperatives of justice, compassion, peace, and hope. Faith
The Lure of Saints A lively mix of material on those exemplary persons who have fertilized everything with God. Devotion
The Buddha and the Terrorist A poignant Buddhist parable that salutes loving one's enemies and practicing nonviolence. Peace
A Rare and Precious Thing An edifying and rich collection of essays on spiritual teachers from many different traditions. Teachers
Yearnings A sagacious book on the blessings and the bounties of spiritual yearning. Yearning
Making Heart-Bread A spiritual practice for children to use each day to add richness and meaning to their lives. Devotion
The Silent Pulse A philosophical assessment of the important role of rhythm in our lives, especially in our relationship to others and the universe. You