Book Reviews

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Women's Rites of Passage By Abigail Brenner A handy and helpful compendium of women's rites of passage. Transformation
Care of the Soul By Thomas Moore An essential primer for those who want to relate spirituality to everyday life. Compassion
At the Corner of East and Now By Frederica Mathewes-Green Provides a colorful, insightful, and invigorating overview of Eastern Orthodoxy in one American congregation. Devotion
My Heart in My Mouth By Ted Loder Prayers filled with images to send the soul soaring. Devotion
Subverting Greed By Chandra Muzaffar, Paul F. Knitter Offers much food for thought on ethical strategies for combating avarice. Justice
Fingerpainting on the Moon By Peter Levitt An innovative resource for anyone who yearns for some fresh sources of inspiration and encouragement. Reverence
The Psalms By Joan Chittister Focuses on the spiritual practices of longing, hope, beauty, compassion, and gratitude. Hope
God By Jack Miles Explores the personality and actions of the protagonist in the Hebrew Bible. Questing
Spirited Men By Brian Doyle A collection of uplifting essays in tribute to some very creative and unusual artists. Enthusiasm
Everyday Calm By Darrin Zeer A nifty and nurturing collection of relaxing exercises. Peace
Meditations for People in Crisis By Paul Brunton Demonstrates the art of discerning spiritual meaning in everything. Teachers
Spirituality and the Secular Quest By Peter H. Van Ness Looks at the quest to find meaning and transcendence within daily experiences. Meaning
Calmly Plotting the Resurrection By Donna Schaper Edifying views on parables, gardening, servanthood and agape. Grace
Meeting the Great Bliss Queen By Anne Carolyn Klein Explores resources for modern women on a journey toward wholeness. Compassion
The Collected Works of Chogyam Trungpa Volume Seven By Carolyn Rose Gimian, Chogyam Trungpa Brings together works on art, creativity, and transformation by this poet, playwright, calligrapher, movie-maker, and flower-arranger. Teachers
How to Free Your Mind By Thubten Chodron Recommends spiritual practices to achieve liberation from many dangers. Transformation
Staying Put By Scott Russell Sanders Explores how we can make a house a home by recognizing the spiritual value of fidelity to a place. Zeal
The Faces of Buddhism in America By Charles S. Prebish, Kenneth K. Tanaka Academic and sobering survey of Buddhism's variety. Devotion
The Way of Aikido By George Leonard Explores this martial art as a path to composure, harmony, self-sufficiency and spiritual centeredness. Unity
Practice Makes Perfect By Bo Lozoff Presents his teachings on a simple and meaningful life of intention and service of others. Being Present