Book Reviews

Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna Insights and teaching stories from the esteemed Hindu mystic who pioneered religious tolerance. Yearning
The Shaman's Quest A peephole into this indigenous tradition that is a precursor to the development of world religions. Reverence
The Healing Power of Sound An example of holistic healing at its best. Nurturing
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene Text and commentary that salutes the Divine Feminine and the mystery of becoming fully human, the incarnation of God. X-The Mystery
Lights, Camera . . . Faith! Relates films to the Gospel readings from Mark, making it a valuable resource for preachers and small groups in Christian parishes. Faith
Finding Grace at the Center Basics of this Christian practice of silent prayer. Devotion
Under the Rose Apple Tree Spiritual practices for youth by the Zen monk and mindfulness teacher. Love
The Tao of Elvis An entertaining and illuminating psychological work challenging us to begin the inner work of balancing the opposing tendencies within under the auspices of Taoist insights. Meaning
The Tibetan Art of Living A holistic healing tradition based on energy and dynamic balance. Zeal
Inner Gardening Shows how taking care of growing things is a nurturing process that involves inner and outer caretaking. Nurturing
Becoming Christ Essentials of this devotional practice as a key to divinization and the renewal of mind, body, and soul. Transformation
Heart in the Wild Charts the author's struggle through a fallow zone in her life. Transformation
Open Secrets A lively memoir by a Lutheran minister about his first parish. Faith
Not Always So A multidimensional Zen appreciation of the rigors, insights, and rewards of spiritual practice as a discipline. Reverence
Bedtime Stories Bedtime Stories: A Unique Guided Relaxation Program for Falling Asleep and Entering the World of Dreams by Clarissa Pinkola Estes salutes sleep, dreams, and renewal in ways that sooth, delight, and en… Peace
The Book of Mystical Chapters Brings to life 300 radiant and Spirit-filled quotations that will stir your soul. X-The Mystery
Working with Oneness A clarion call to the Friends of God to practice mystical activism by moving beyond duality to unity. Unity
The Heart of Islam Inspirational Book and Card Pack A spiritual guidance system for those who want to experience the rudiments of the Sufi path. Teachers
Intuition @ Work & at Home and at Play Salutes this creative faculty and shows how it can be galvanized in all departments of life. Listening
The Woman Who Watches Over the World Insights into power and poignancy of pain, suffering, dreams, the good earth, animals, and memory. Teachers