Book Reviews

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Hopkins By Gerard Manley Hopkins, Thomas Ryan A handy overview of this Catholic poet who saw God's hand in the wonderful world of nature. Devotion
Zen and the Art of Intimacy By Arthur Samuels Helpful insights and practices blending psychological insights with practical suggestions and practices. Love
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga By David Simon, Deepak Chopra A holistic approach to this Vedic science. Nurturing
To Pause at the Threshold By Esther de Waal A tutorial on the spiritual practices of attention and devotion. Transformation
The Passionate Troubadour By Edward Hays A radical, bold, and full-hearted salute to the legacy of a holy man of the margins. Grace
Between Two Souls By Mary Lou Kownacki An extraordinary book of poetry that demonstrates the beauty and the bounties of spiritual openness, hospitality, and connections. Openness
Performance Addiction By Arthur P. Ciaramicoli Exercises and advice on how to free yourself from a life of unrelenting competition and comparisons. You
Shafts of Light By Shelley Brown, Sister Gargi (Marie Louise Burke) Wise teachings by this Hindu head of the Vedanta Society of Northern California for 37 years. You
Meal by Meal By Donald Altman Ideas and suggestions for making the most of this important part of our lives. Attention
Music as Yoga By Patrick Bernard Ideas on the healing power of music and the transformative power of mantras Transformation
Mercury Retrograde By Pythia Peay A very helpful work on how to go with the flow and make the most of this three-times-a-year astrological event. Meaning
The Gospel of Thomas By Ron Miller An inspiring paperback for those who want to practice the wisdom of Jesus and step into the Kingdom of God right now here on earth. Peace
Out of Your Mind By Alan Watts Out of Your Mind: Essential Listening from the Alan Watts Audio Archives presents six lectures that ably display this renowned teacher's knowledge of Eastern wisdom. Hospitality
The Inner Experience By Thomas Merton, William H. Shannon Describes the rewards and riches of this Christian spiritual practice. Attention
Strength for the Journey By Peter J. Gomes Twenty-two sermons on a variety of themes including hope, happiness and struggle. Faith
Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening By Cynthia Bourgeault A thoughtful exploration of this devotional practice and its rewards. Devotion
The Fragrance of Faith By Jamal Rahman A blooming garden of devotional treasures from Rumi, Mullah Nasruddin, and various other Sufi seers. Teachers
Seeking Enlightenment . . . Hat by Hat By Nevada Barr A spunky spiritual memoir about a mystery writer's quest for God and community. Questing
Creativity By Matthew Fox Reveals how this faculty is the alchemy that can transform us and our world as we move to the next level of evolution. Imagination
A Heart Poured Out By Sister Gargi (Marie Louise Burke) A biography of the India-born monk of the Ramakrishna Order who developed the Vedanta movement in California. Teachers