Book Reviews

Joy, No Matter What Examines pathways and obstacles to this spiritual practice. Joy
The Tree An inspiring story of an 800 hundred year old Douglas fir in the Pacific Rain Forest that elicits awe in our hearts and minds. Reverence
The Light of Discovery Essays and articles that affirm the power of being present now. Being Present
Stop Arguing and Start Talking Persuasive comments on moving beyond debate to dialogue and down-playing the adversarial approach of today's combative culture. Kindness
A Hundred White Daffodils A top-drawer collection of translations, interviews, and miscellaneous prose. Zeal
Dialogues with the Living Earth Essays on this important topic. Meaning
Zen in the Art of the Tea Ceremony Revels in the simplicity and beauty that is inherent in this practice. Attention
On the Threshold An exquisitely written book that mines the spiritual meanings in the ordinary. Meaning
Letter to a Godchild Visions of life, spiritual exercises, list of meaningful books, an understanding of faith by a renegage Christian. Teachers
Fooling with Words Fans of poetry will find much food for the soul in these eleven illuminating interviews. Imagination
Becoming the Compassion Buddha Teachings on closing the door to negativity, overcoming distractions and sluggishness, and making ordinary actions divine by the emptiness of the mind. Compassion
Reel Power Explores movies as a soul expander. Transformation
Journey Uses the story of his own life as a means of pondering grace. Attention
The Gift of Prayer A salutary volume on the many meanings of prayer. Devotion
The Soul of the Story A lively and enthusiastic spiritual memoir. Questing
Embodied Prayer Suggestions for enfleshing the stories of our lives in embodied prayer. Devotion
Circle of Years A book about respect and compassion with love and hope overflowing. Compassion
Essential Spirituality Highlights the wisdom held in common by all the world's religions. Unity
Love and Awakening A cogent and illuminating portrait of how two people can create a world of meaning together. Love
Leo Tolstoy A top-notch volume of excerpts and quotes from the spiritual writings of Leo Tolstoy. Meaning