Book Reviews

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The Woman's Book of Spirit By Sue Patton Thoele A juicy collection of meditations for women filled with inspiring material on heart energy. Nurturing
The Convict Christ By Jens Soering Reflects upon how followers of Jesus, a condemned and executed criminal, should look at the plight of prisoners in today's criminal justice system. Justice
Blessing the Animals By Lynn L. Caruso, editor A fine collection of poems, blessings, ceremonies and prayers for animals. Reverence
Fresh Bread and Other Stories of Spiritual Nourishme… By Joyce Rupp Prayers, poems, and other spurs to spiritual maturity. Devotion
The Discerning Heart By Noreen Cannon Au, Wilke Au Offers suggestions on the Christian art of discernment. Grace
The Mermaid Chair By Sue Monk Kidd A novel about Celtic spirituality, The Sacred Feminine, and God's manifold comings-and-goings in family, nature, rituals of remembrance, love, and marriage. Grace
Jewish with Feeling By Joel Segel, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi A mystical masterpiece filled with spiritual practices and an exciting vision of the future. Devotion
The Lord Is My Shepherd By Leonardo Boff A theological meditation on the 23rd Psalm that recognizes God's presence in times of suffering and also challenges us to be caretakers of the Earth. Grace
When God Made the Dakotas By Tim Kessler A Native American creation story that salutes the beauty of the Dakotas, a special place on earth. Beauty
Unlearning Back to God By Mark Nepo Twenty-one elegant essays on inwardness by a master poet, storyteller, and philosopher. You
Unattended Sorrow By Stephen Levine Concrete spiritual practices for coping with grief and the losses that accumulate over time. Love
The Exquisite Risk By Mark Nepo Explores the inner dimensions of holding nothing back and practicing love, compassion, listening and mystery in all that we do. You
The Flame of the Heart By David Sears, Reb Noson of Breslov A collection of prayers by a Chasidic teacher that demonstrate the art of pouring out one's heart to God. Devotion
Harbors of Heaven By Jeffrey Johnson A Lutheran minister's deeper appreciation of Bethlehem as a symbol of other places that we love. Imagination
To Heal a Fractured World By Jonathan Sacks A substantive treatment of the importance of responsibility in Judaism. Faith
201 Little Buddhist Reminders By Barbara Ann Kipfer A wonderful collection of Buddhist gathas to bring you back to the present moment in everyday activities. Being Present
Desert Father By James G. Cowan Presents the author's quest to learn from the ascetic practices of a fourth century hermit who was a pioneer of spirit. Questing
Religious Vows, The Sermon on the Mount and Christia… By Bonnie B. Thurston Opens up the Sermon on the Mount and gives fresh and bold interpretations of charity, detachment, and humility. You
The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia By Christine M. Bochen, Patrick F. O'Connell, William H. Shannon An invaluable resource on the life and writings of the great Trappist monk and pathfinder. Faith
Positive Energy Practices By Judith Orloff Ways to restore our personal energy and to deal with those who drain us. Nurturing