Book Reviews

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The Wise Earth Speaks to Your Spirit By Janell Moon An imaginative resource that can be used as a spur to creativity, self-examination, and wonder. Wonder
Remembering O-Sensei By Susan Perry Pays tribute to this Japanese teacher, founder of a martial art that is both spiritual and nonviolent. Love
Celtic Fire By Robert Van de Weyer A fine resource to rekindle your spiritual imagination with its ample devotional insights. Devotion
Gilead By Marilynne Robinson An enchanting novel about an elderly Congregational minister and the legacies and memories he wants to pass on to his seven-year-old son. Meaning
Yes By Sally Potter The tie-in to the movie that uses the passionate love story of a Western scientist and a Lebanese doctor to explore the divisions in our world. Love
The Art of Staying Together By Mark Robert Waldman Captures the sunlight and the shadow in sexual politics. Love
Awakening By Anthony de Mello Stories, parables, and proverbs from a composite teacher sharing the wisdom of Hinduism, Christianity, Zen, Taoism, Judaism, and Sufism. Attention
Essence of the Heart Sutra By His Holiness The Dalai Lama His commentary on this central Buddhist text along with his emphasis upon the spiritual practice of unity. Unity
When You Were Born By Dianna Hutts Aston A reverberating celebration of the birth of a child. You
The Road to Emmaus By Jim Forest A rich and robust look at ways to make pilgrimage an everyday spiritual practice. Questing
The Whole Heaven Catalog By Jack Kelly, Marcia Kelly A wonderful and practical resource about the services and products offered by intentional communities in The United States and Canada. Nurturing
Given Sugar, Given Salt By Jane Hirshfield Celebrates the plenitude of being as she ponders the mysteries of transitoriness, our repetitive behavior, unexpected openings in our lives, and the wonderful world of things. Wonder
Brown By Richard Rodriguez Offers bright, thought-provoking commentary on race, paradox, Hispanics, African-Americans, Canada, Mexico, and much more. Being Present
Do Children Need Religion? By Martha Fay Explores the challenges of instilling values in children and responding to their big questions. Faith
The Power of Mindful Learning By Ellen J. Langer Seven mindsets that hinder our self-development and creativity. Attention
Extra Innings By Doris Grumbach Examines her seventy-first year. You
Wisdom at Work By Let Davidson A call to integrate work and spirit. Meaning
Conscious Aging By Various Authors Presents ideas on aging and death that reflect an integration of Eastern and Western philosophies. Meaning
Give Me That Online Religion By Brenda E. Brasher Reports on research on many aspects of online religion. Faith
How Like An Angel Came I Down By A. Bronson Alcott Alcott used a dialogue technique to draw out the spiritual ideas and ideals of his students. Meaning