Book Reviews

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The Search for Meaning By Phillip L. Berman Chroncicles the diversity of moral and spiritual beliefs in this country. Meaning
Praying a New Story By Michael Morwood The perfect resource for small groups interested in exploring new avenues of devotion and spiritual practice. Devotion
Blowing the Lid Off the God-Box By Anne Robertson Makes a good case for openness and respecting the mysteries of God. X-The Mystery
How Can I Help? By Paul Gorman, Ram Dass A watershed work for those in the helping professions. Compassion
In God's Name By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso A reverent children's book that conveys the many faces of the one God. Reverence
Slow Food By Ben Watson, Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Editore Celebrates these commendable virtues under attack from fast-food franchises all over the globe. Reverence
Outerbridge Reach By Robert Stone A novel about the midlife quest of a yacht salesman. Questing
The Wound of Knowledge By Rowan Williams An overview of Christian spirituality from the New Testament to St. John of the Cross in the sixteenth century by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Faith
God's Paintbrush Celebration Kit By Donald Schmidt, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso 40 full-color activity sheets and a teacher folder for five learning sessions using Sasso's classic book. Imagination
The Buddha Eye By Frederick Franck A collection of essays on the multiple meanings of Zen. Meaning
The Five Things We Cannot Change . . . By David Richo Ideas and spiritual practices that are gateways to contentment. Transformation
Common Prayer on Common Ground By Alan Jones A thought-provoking defense of Anglican orthodoxy. Faith
How to Pray By Joseph Nassal, Nancy Burke This nondenominational handbook takes a broad approach to devotional life. Devotion
Quarantine By Jim Crace An alluring parable about pain and pleasure, the two extremes of life. Questing
Sourcebook of the World's Religions By Joel Beversluis A grand example of inter-religious cooperation and understanding. Faith
The Better World Handbook By Brett Johnson, Brian Klocke, Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler Resources and plans of action for individuals and groups working for positive social change. Hope
God's Paintbrush By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso A delightful children's book that conveys the pleasure in seeking God in everyday life. Wonder
Some Fruits of Solitude By Eric K. Taylor Filled with sagacious Quaker insights and wise sayings about justice, force, patience, contentment, friendship, balance, respect, generosity, and more. Silence
Behind the War on Terror By Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed An historical context for the latest effort by the United States to expand and consolidate its global power and prestige. Shadow
God's Paintbrush Teacher's Guide By Jeffrey L. Schein, Joseph M. Blair Based on research with children, offers ideas for using this children's book in Jewish and Christian classrooms. Imagination