Book Reviews

The Heart's Code Sees the heart as the source of that mysterious fifth force of energy in the universe. Connections
The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things Reveals all the wonderful ways God speaks to us in the midst of life. Meaning
The Ecstatic Journey Recounts her spiritual experiences over the years. Yearning
For This Land Required reading for all those interested in Native American spirituality. Vision
One Like Jesus Provides key insights for single women and men. Nurturing
Working Out, Working Within A very user-friendly handbook for those seeking a spiritual perspective on exercise and movement. Nurturing
Prayers for a Thousand Years A collection of philosophical reflections, prayers, poems, guidance, and advice. Devotion
Community of Love A collection of talks and articles on the Christian contemplative experience. Attention
The Wisdom of the Native Americans A collection of orations, recorded observations of life and social affairs, and other first-person testimonies. Reverence
Cuban Santeria An insightful overview of this religion. Joy
No Shame in My Game Reveals that thousands of ghetto dwellers work in low-paying jobs and still fail to pull above the poverty line or struggle to make ends meet just above it. Justice
Tears in God's Bottle Provides keen insight into the power of prayer and the purgative value of sorrow and loss. Love
Quest Reveals the importance of questing and the spiritual yearning we all have for vision. Questing
Polishing the Diamond, Enlightening the Mind Describes exercises for the housekeeping of the mind. Reverence
In Search of Belief A pathbreaking resource for Christian educators to study and use in parishes. Faith
Your Sorrow Is My Sorrow The seven sorrows of Mary related to the suffering and loss we experience in our lives today. Faith
Thoughts Matter A superb job in resurrecting Cassian's spiritual practices for our time. Grace
Poverty, Celibacy, and Obedience A deeply profound recasting of the three traditional vows of Western monastic and religious life. Peace
When in Doubt, Sing A wide-ranging and substantive source book on the many devotional options in our time. Devotion
Family Celebrations A splendid collection of toasts, poems, and prayers for family celebrations. Meaning