Book Reviews

Upside Down A watershed work on justice with its heartbreaking portrait of those left out of the rising tide of economic benefits and privileges enjoyed by the rich and the powerful. Justice
Leap An exploration of Hieronymus Bosch's painting Garden of Delights as a catalyst to faith as a Mormon. Faith
Releasing the Creative Spirit Ideas and exercises for enhancing everyday life through imagination, wonder, play, and joy. Wonder
The Compassionate Life Covers the far-reaching implications of this spiritual practice that puts the happiness of others first. Compassion
A Stay Against Confusion A sterling collection of 14 essays with sparkling religious insights. Faith
Praying with Katie Probes the lessons he learned from his pet about his relationship with the Creator. Teachers
The Way of Saint John of the Cross Explores the key spiritual insights of this sixteenth century mystic and their relevance to our world today. Shadow
The Glance A collection of poems that reveal how a spiritual friendship can move us closer to God. Yearning
Lights, Camera . . . Faith! Links popular films to the weekly Gospel readings from Matthew, making it a great resource for Christian parishes in this DVD age. Faith
Red Fire An inspiring fantasy that will speak to your heart about a girl from a small town that resists change and her mysterious and magical journey from fear to love. Transformation
Through the Unknown, Remembered Gate A beautifully written account of this journalist's rediscovery of her Jewish roots and her yearning for meaning, ritual, and community. Questing
The Spiritual Teachings of Ralph Waldo Emerson Delineates the esoteric strands of this Concord philosopher's thought and his abiding interest in beauty, harmony, and self-remembering. Meaning
The Practice of Dream Healing A mythic history and overview of Asklepios and the wonders of sacred healing that involves imagination. Imagination
As You Grieve A richly ecumenical and cross-cultural collection of prayers, stories, poems, and wisdom teachings by a leading minister of the interfaith religious movement. Hope
Transformation at the Base A richly developed overview of Buddhist psychology with insights into mind seeds, habit energies, stained perception, and seeing clearly. Transformation
Marking Time 40 observances designed to acknowledge the Divine Presence in the midst of our everyday activities. Devotion
Straight to the Heart of Zen Wise commentary on emptiness, joy, practice, nonduality, silence, and student-teacher relationships. Openness
Simple Grace A sturdy little book about growing older with chapters on learning, remembering, simplifying, maturing, exploring, and understanding. Zeal
Finding My Way Home An examination of four different dimensions of the path of Christian spirituality. Peace
The Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook Probes the heights and depths of Jewish spirituality. Meaning