Book Reviews

The Jewel Tree of Tibet Wisdom on bliss, love, and compassion. Compassion
The Inner Voice of Love The renowned spiritual writer's secret journal written during his dark night of the soul. Love
Finding God on the A Train A deft autobiography, a devotional manual and a meditation on the art of learning from a variety of spiritual teachers. Devotion
The Guru of Love An innovative and engaging novel set in Kathmandu about how a family reaps spiritual lessons out of the father's infidelity. Love
The Tibetan Book of Yoga A terrific mind-body resource. Kindness
Signs of Life Explores the meaning and significance of the five basic shapes in the art of all countries. Meaning
Speaking with Authority Sees this fourteenth century woman as a companion of hope for all those who yearn for justice, gender equality, peace and spiritual renewal. Hope
A Native American Theology Chapters on creation, deity, Christology, sin and ethics, and eschatology. Faith
The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr. 120 quotations from the great civil rights leader's speeches, sermons, and writings. Peace
Saying Grace Blessings for the family table from many different centuries and diverse cultures. Gratitude
Opening the Mind's Eye Buddhist practices and perspectives on the wheel of rebirth, change, and cultivating favorable conditions with others. Transformation
How to Be a Perfect Stranger An essential resource for church, mosque, and synagogue libraries. Hospitality
Three Screenplays A dramatic and dynamic cartographer of modern-day relationships. Transformation
The Five Stages of the Soul This anatomy of soul is presented with wisdom, enthusiasm, and respect for the mysteries of life. Being Present
Alone in Community Charts a ten-year odyssey visiting monasteries around the world. Devotion
Every Handgun Is Aimed at You A resource for those working to reduced gun death and injury in America. Justice
Out of This World A vividly drawn memoir about life in an Amish community and the spiritual meaning of place. Meaning
A Wild Faith Presents spiritual practices for Jews to do in the wilderness. Faith
Who Cares? Contains savvy insights and wisdom about service, listening, kindness and compassion as aspects of an engaged spirituality. Kindness
The Spirit's Terrain Convincingly melds imagination and idealism and the result is a vigorous reframing of activism for our times. Compassion