Book Reviews

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Prayer By Carol Zaleski, Philip Zaleski An essential resource for living in our multi-faith world that brims with diversity at the same time as it stretches our imaginations. Devotion
Elders on Love By Kenneth R. Kakritz, Thomas M. Knoblauch A fine resource for facilitating intergenerational dialogue on love and the lessons of the heart. Love
Zen Computer By Philip Toshio Sudo A creative application of the ancient insights of Zen to the modern technology of bits and bytes. Attention
Praying the Movies By Edward McNulty Thirty-one scenes of grace from recent movies. Grace
The Way of Failure By Mariana Caplan Convincingly stresses investing in loss, eschewing the lies of fame, and dismantling our projections. You
Inviting Silence By Gunilla Norris Challenges us to make a place for this spiritual practice in our daily lives. Silence
Awakening the World By Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee Explores the importance of the spiritual practice of love by mystics in this transitional era of greed and selfishness. Transformation
For the Beauty of the Earth By Susan A. Ross An inspiring lecture on the connections between beauty, women, goodness, generosity, humility, and Christian service. Beauty
The Right to Write By Julia Cameron Vividly conveys her enthusiasm for writing in this helpful manual. Imagination
A Tree Full of Angels By Macrina Wiederkehr A spiritual classic on the art of reading the world for signs of the presence of God. Listening
The 100 Simple Secrets of Great Relationships By David Niven Up-to-date research findings on dating and marriage. Meaning
The Collected Poems of Kathleen Raine By Kathleen Raine Best poems from eleven collections by a woman known for her mystical views. Wonder
Jacob's Hip (2) By Kerry Walters Jacob's Hip: Finding God in an Anxious Age by Kerry Walters is a soul-stirring resource charting some of the transformations that can occur during these tense times.
The Red Queen By Margaret Drabble An engaging novel about the way books can serve as catalysts to the formidable changes in our lives. Transformation
Sacred Necessities By Terry Hershey Qualities of the soul that go against the cultural grain and provide meaning to spiritual people. Play
A Look at Modern Social Issues By Venerable Master Hsing Yun Examines social issues such as cloning, suicide, euthanasia, aging, and death from a Buddhist perspective. Compassion
A Place at the Table By William J. Elliott 27 diverse interviews with scholars, mystics, and evangelists that add meaning to the author's personal quest. Questing
Jesus By John Dominic Crossan Focuses on Jesus as a Jewish peasant who broke all societal rules in his day. Teachers
Call to Purpose By Richard Solly A path-breaking book about the ways individuals have handled extraordinary sacred moments in their lives. Transformation
In the Salt Marsh By Nancy Willard A collection of poems about the manifold delights and charms of the natural world. Wonder