Book Reviews

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The Ten Commitments By David Simon Challenges us to use commitment and intention as a way of becoming all we are meant to be. Transformation
Journey to Beloved By Oprah Winfrey A journal of the efforts to bring Tony Morrison's Novel to the screen. Gratitude
The Gendered Atom By Theodore Roszak Presents a feminist critique of male-dominated science. Meaning
It's Easier Than You Think By Sylvia Boorstein A relaxed, down-to-earth primer on Buddhism. Attention
By Force of Fantasy By Ethel S. Person Explores this inner worked along with daydreams and reveries. Imagination
The Lost Father By Mona Simpson An alluring novel about a woman's search for her Egyptian immigrant father. Questing
Feeling and Healing with Animals By Allen Schoen A veterinarian discusses interspecies communications. Nurturing
Music of the Sky By Barry McDonald, Patrick Laude A fine collection of spiritual poems from many different religious traditions. Devotion
The Tao of Abundance By Laurence G. Boldt Wisdom from the Taoism made clear. Meaning
Emotional Alchemy By Daniel Goleman, Tara Bennett-Goleman Emotional Alchemy With Tara Bennett-Goleman and Daniel Goleman is a one-hour interview on how to overcome disturbing habit energies. Shadow
The Spirit of Service By Charles Garfield, Lynne Twist Two service-oriented professionals on the benefits of collaborative work and volunteerism. Kindness
Healing Israel/Palestine By Michael Lerner Raises a wise voice on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Peace
The Argument Culture By Deborah Tannen An examination of the sorry state of public discourse that is tattered by discord. Hospitality
Birthing, Biology and Culture By Barbara Findeisen, Bruce Lipton, Margot Heiniger-White Makes a good case for conscious parenting. Connections
The Frog Run By John Elder A rounded and rich presentation of his love for the natural world and the sensitive writers who celebrate it. Questing
Keeping Silence By C. W. McPherson Wise and helpful counsel on this important spiritual activity. Silence
Second Nature By Michael Pollan A wide range of material that sheds light on both nature and ethics. Nurturing
The Brighter Side of Human Nature By Alfie Kohn Contends that caring and generosity are aspects of human nature which have been downplayed by scientific studies and institutional policies. Compassion
A Brief History of The Smile By Angus Trumble A fascinating and erudite overview of this culturally diverse human phenomenon. Play
Bow to Life By Joseph Cardillo A daybook consisting of spiritual wisdom and exercises gleaned from the ancient traditions of martial arts. Meaning