Book Reviews

Soul Gardening Reveals how a garden can be a place to nurture the soul and be truly present to life. Nurturing
Who Are You? 101 Ways of Seeing Yourself A fine traveling companion over the years as you change in mind, body, and soul. You
The Book of Blessings A lyrical prayer book for the home and a worshipping community. Compassion
The Circle of Love An accessible overview of the Sufi practices of remembrance, yearning, listening, and devotion. Love
This Is for Everyone A book of meditation strategies that can be used by everyone to stay healthy. Joy
A Spirituality Named Compassion Shows how this spiritual practice is the source of renewal for our own lives and for the planet. Compassion
Simone Weil and the Intellect of Grace Erudite essays on this French mystic and her unique spiritual vision. Grace
With Roots in Heaven A memoir by a rabbi who is a believer in the mystical underpinnings of all religions. Connections
The Hidden Gospel An engaging overview of the Aramaic mindset of Jesus and eight keys to his teachings. Connections
Tibetan Healing Discusses the use of medicinal herbs, the importance of balance and the five elements, the three humors, and the training of Tibetan healers. Devotion
Long Life, Honey in the Heart A fascinating spiritual memoir of a shaman in a Guatemalan village. Beauty
Teachings of Sufism Exploration of Sufism as a historic tradtion and as a contemporary resource. Listening
The Taoist Classics Advice on how to stay vital, relating to others, and developing your mental powers. Meaning
The Taoist Classics Presents techniques designed to help people achieve inner alchemy. Meaning
Faith, the Yes of the Heart A meditation on faith as trust in God. Faith
Broken Tablets Twelve Jews present their views on the ethical dynamite inherent in these ten words. Meaning
Forgiveness Wise observations on this essential spiritual practice. Forgiveness
Twilight What it is like to live with age-related macular degeneration. Teachers
Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness Talks on enlightenment, suffering, the big mind, and the dangers of dualistic thinking. You
Essential Sufism A collection of gems of wisdom from the mystical branch of Islam. Kindness