Book Reviews

The Jewish Dream Book Wonderful ideas, rituals, and practices for mining the meaning of your dreams. Meaning
The Theology of Dorothee Soelle Twelve appreciative essays on this important German Christian mystic, peacemaker, and liberation theologian. Justice
A Journey with God in Time A fascinating spiritual autobiography. Questing
The Ten Trusts Wise counsel on the creation of a interspecies community based on mutual caring and compassion. Reverence
Peacemaking Circles A fine overview of this healing and transformative process. Peace
The World Fifty years' worth of her exquisite writings about cities around the world; her descriptions demonstrate a poet's flair for the right phrase and a painter's eye for detail. Questing
The Ancestors' Path Based on the six directions and the interrelatedness of all things. Meaning
The Morning Star Brings together 30 essays by this wise and witty American Zen master. Connections
The Gospel of Mary of Magdala A new translation and commentary on this important text from the earliest days of Christianity. Teachers
In America The full screenplay with commentary by director Jim Sheridan and his daughters Noami and Kirsten. Wonder
Meditation without Gurus Suggestions regarding meditation as a hobby, an activity practiced simply for itself. Attention
Lights, Camera...Faith! Links themes of popular films with the Gospel readings in the Christian lectionary. Faith
Paths to Prayer The perfect resource for those who want to enrich and deepen their devotional lives. Devotion
The Heart of Christianity A bellwether work that sets out in cogent, compassionate, and imaginative terms the direction of the Christian way in difficult times. Faith
The Language of Silence Provides an illuminating overview of this spiritual practice. Silence
The School of Love The School of Love by Alan Jones hails the life-affirming power of desire, gratitude, imagination, and a zest for life. Love
Following Muhammad Challenges us to respect the multiple meanings of this rich and diverse religious tradition. Hospitality
Choosing Civility Establishes the importance of kindness, courtesy, and manners in everyday life. Kindness
Healing Lazarus Part memoir and part teaching on the lessons accompanying a healing journey. Teachers
Knitting into the Mystery Demonstrates the soul-making capacity of this service of nurturing. Nurturing