Book Reviews

Jewish Tales of Mystic Joy Wonderful stories about ecstatic devotion to God expressed through singing, dancing, and even somersaults. Joy
The Spiritual Leader's Guide to Self-Care A user-friendly compendium of resources, exercises, and rituals designed to replenish the mind, body, and soul. Nurturing
Friends on the Path Celebrates the benefits of the Sangha to practitioners of insight, equanimity, peace, and loving kindness. Peace
Webs of Power Her reports from the front lines of the global justice movement and her vision of a more just and sustainable world. Vision
The Soul of Rumi A rich and robust collection of ecstatic poetry calling us to the unavoidable inner work that is the essence of our life on earth. X-The Mystery
A String & A Prayer How to create prayer beads and make the most of them in your devotional life. Devotion
Neither Wolf nor Dog A classic on Native American spirituality that will stand the test of time and give you insights into fresh meanings of reverence, silence, honor, shadow, and redemption. Shadow
Anger A very practical book about the spiritual practices we can use to deal with a major toxin of our time. Peace
Letters from the Desert A modern spiritual classic about a Catholic mystic who united contemplation with his zeal to serve the poor and the downtrodden. Devotion
9-11 Ponders the sacramental mystery of this tragedy. X-The Mystery
Transforming Our Terror Ideas and practices for coping with suffering and loss. Meaning
The Transformation of Suffering A Christian reading of the terrorist attacks of September 11. Transformation
Writing in the Dust Some of the difficult lessons that can be learned from this tragedy. Meaning
Safeguarding the Heart Delivers what it promises with integrity. Connections
Here Is New York Nearly 1000 powerful and inspiring images that serve as windows into the experience and the emotions of September 11. Compassion
Be Free Where You Are Reveals the ample benefits of mindfulness in engendering liberation, wonder, gratitude, and compassion. Transformation
Clear Mind, Wild Heart Clear Mind, Wild Heart: Finding Courage and Clarity Through Poetry by David Whyte uses poetry as a probe to explore the soul's desires, passions, struggles, and changes. You
Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom A helpful and concise overview of this experience. Questing
Introducing Theologies of Religions Summarizes the present situation in interfaith dialogue and points the way to the future. Hospitality
Mentoring Discusses this age-old Christian tradition of guidance and camaraderie. Nurturing