Book Reviews

The Actual A novel about taking the leap of love. Love
Credo A soul-stirring collection of quotations from this preacher's sermons and unpublished speeches overflowing with passion, imaginative political insights, and prophetic commentary on the most troubling … Justice
Driving to Nirvana Explores driving as a spiritual activity that enables us to practice being present, kindness, and unity. Being Present
The Bodhisattva Vow Practices to develop the altruistic intention. Compassion
The Body Artist An unsettling novel about the dynamics of grief and the metaphysical tricks of time and creativity. Being Present
The Subject Tonight Is Love Poetry to feed your soul and open you up to the Divine surprises in your life. Love
Living in the Lap of the Goddess Puts into focus their beliefs, practices, and motivations. Faith
Communing with Music An ideal resource for those on a spiritual journey who want to make the most out of all their experiences. Listening
The Way of Taiko The first English-language guide to Japanese spiritual drumming. Attention
The Measure of Our Success Edelman passes on to her sons 25 lessons which she hopes will serve as their spiritual foundation. Love
Nine Gates Reveals how poets make use of memory, shadow, and indirection in their crafting of something rare and precious. Imagination
The Gary Snyder Reader A sturdy and substantive volume. Reverence
Buddhist Acts of Compassion Forty stories about this spiritual practice. Compassion
Pacem in Terris The story of how Franck, a painter and sculptor, turned ruins of an old mill into a transreligious oasis. Hospitality
Coined by God Traces many commonly used words and expressions to their biblical source. Meaning
Teaching Your Children Values Using one value per month, this bestselling paperback gives ideas for enriching the development of children's spirituality. Teachers
Bless This Food 160 prayers and blessings for mealtimes. Gratitude
Superpower Syndrome Explores the dangers inherent in the war on terrorism and U.S. military expansionism. Shadow
Blackberry Season A poetic memoir about a woman whose soul was nurtured by many sources. Nurturing
Mothering as a Spiritual Journey A resource for a mother's spiritual journey, suggesting exercises, resources, and ways to see this in progress. Nurturing