Book Reviews

Grace in the Desert Charts a pilgrimage to 12 Western retreat centers. Questing
Grandmother's Feng Shui Wisdom A sprightly paperback on the art of placement and its powerful energies. Teachers
Finding Sanctuary A series of meditations on the Benedictine virtues of obedience, silence, and humility in a monastery. Silence
Freeing the Creative Spirit A wonderful book that gives imagination, reverence, play. hospitality, and joy equal places in the pantheon of spiritual virtues. Imagination
This is My Body Explores the connection between craft and spiritual development. Imagination
The Death of Satan An exquisitely written meditation on evil. Shadow
Savage Inequalities A hard-hitting indictment of governmental and societal indifference to the plight of students attending inner city schools. Justice
Sparks of the Divine A tutorial on the art of practicing everyday spirituality. Teachers
Malinche An enchanting imagination account of the legendary Indian slave turned interpreter for the conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire. Yearning
God in Between An enchanting children's book that teaches the immediate presence of God in our lives. Questing
Mother Maria Skobtsova Reveals the life and work of an extraordinary Orthodox nun who gave of herself for others and died in a concentration camp. Hospitality
Islam and World Peace Makes a good case for Islam as a religion of peace and not violence. Peace
Why Buffalo Dance An admirable collection of meditations and teaching stories about the rhythms of the four seasons and the animals who are in sync with them. Reverence
The Future of the Self A fascinating and far-ranging work of cultural commentary. Openness
Holy Work A collection of a year's worth of weekly meditations, Scripture verses, and journal exercises. Faith
In the Company of Light Essays that look upon the sea, sky, fields and forest with a loving eye. Attention
Love and the World Defines the lineaments of what he calls spiritual psychology. Love
Life's Companion Suggestions for making journal writing into a spiritual activity. Meaning
About Peace 108 short but substantive meditations on ways to incarnate this spiritual practice. Peace
Wild Echoes Reveals an ecological vision that is necessary to protect all members of the Earth community. Reverence