Book Reviews

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The Well-Rested Woman By Janet Kinosian Uses personal stories and research to explain what to do and not to do to get a better night's sleep. Nurturing
The Lived Experience of Group Spiritual Direction By Rose Marie Dougherty Probes the benefits of this form of community experience. Listening
Rabindranath Tagore By Andrew Robinson, Krishna Dutta An in-depth portrait of this Indian poet, philosopher, artist, and educational reformer. X-The Mystery
Islands, The Universe, Home By Gretel Ehrlich Uses the four seasons to meditate on the cycles of death, loneliness and companionship, fear and hope. Imagination
The World of Shamanism By Roger Walsh A substantive survey of the world's oldest profession-shamanism. Transformation
Learning True Love By Chan Khong A remarkable autobiography of a bodhisattva-in-training, a Buddhist who has devoted her life to serving others. Peace
Tending the Holy By Norvene Vest Explores some of the exciting and dramatic new paths in this field. Listening
Humanistic Buddhism By Venerable Master Hsing Yun A succinct overview of the down-to-earth vision and practice of Humanistic Buddhism. Meaning
Make Room for God By Susan K. Rowland Tips and spiritual practices to help clear away the clutter in your life so you can make room for God and beauty. Beauty
The How of Happiness By Sonja Lyubomirsky Research findings from a world authority on happiness plus 12 happiness-enhancing activities. Joy
Body and Soul By Gabrielle Roth Suggestions of ways to wake up to the miracle of movement and dance. Joy
The Kindness of Children By Vivian Gussin Paley Demonstrates the spiritual dimensions of storytelling in the classroom. Kindness
The American Soul By Jacob Needleman Encourages all citizens to join in a most important task: to reimagine and bring to life the spiritual underpinnings of the republic. Meaning
Guideposts to Happiness By Ryuho Okawa The teachings of this doctor of soul who is very popular in Japan. Meaning
Image Guidance By Elizabeth-Anne Vanek Rreveals how images from dreams, prayers and fantasies can be applied to one's relationship with God. Imagination
Hunger By Sharman Apt Russell A fascinating read about hunger and its many manifestations in the world. Meaning
A Book of Hours By Thomas Merton, Kathleen Deignan A collection of prayers and meditations by Thomas Merton. Devotion
Water Buffalo Theology By Kosuke Koyama Presents an alternative to arrogant Christian triumphalism. Hospitality
Great Eastern Sun By Chogyam Trungpa Challenges us to wake up, to step outside our comfortable cocoon, and to see clearly. Attention
I Like Being Married By Michael Leach, Therese J. Borchard A celebration of a longstanding institution that shows no signs of flagging out. Love