Book Reviews

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The Woman Awake By Regina Sara Ryan Insights into the important role women are playing in the present-day spiritual renaissance. Devotion
Final Wisdom By Rachel Naomi Remen Shares the insights and life lessons she has learned from those facing life-threatening illnesses and death. Being Present
Evil By John A. Sanford Takes a hard and long look at this thorny, perennial problem. Shadow
Responses to 101 Questions on Islam By John Renard A very useful overview of this religion, using a question-and-answer format. Hospitality
Endless Light By David Aaron Ponders the values and practices of the Essene community that created the Dead Sea Scrolls. Yearning
Say Please, Say Thank You By Donald McCullough Opens up a wide repertoire of practices that can serve as an antidote to the incivility of our times. Kindness
A Home in the Heart of a City By Kathleen Hirsch A model for the formation of authentic neighborhood life. Openness
Zen Flesh, Zen Bones By Nyogen Senzaki, Paul Reps A timeless classic filled with deep reserves of wit and wisdom. Peace
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down By Anna Fadiman Advocates an integrative medicine that balances mind, body and soul. Openness
Jewish Days By Francine Klagsbrun An erudite and illuminating overview of Judaism. Devotion
Altars in the Street By Melody Ermachild Chavis Conveys the ethical base of service and the rigors of compassion in an embattled environment. Compassion
The Essence of Zen By Sekkei Harada Provides an investigation of the true self and the grinding up of the ego self. Being Present
The Second Half of Life By Angeles Arrien Elderhood celebrated as generativity, intimacy and creativity. You
A User-Friendly Parish By Judith Ann Kollar A handy resource. Hospitality
Daniel By Daniel Berrigan The perfect wedding of Biblical commentator and text. Justice
Meetings with the Archangel By Stephen Mitchell An extravagantly imagined and beautifully realized spiritual adventure story. Beauty
The Tennis Partner By Abraham Verghese A well-written memoir that touches the heart. Grace
Compassion for Humanity in the Jewish Tradition By David Sears Judaism presented as a model of spirituality and moral refinement. Compassion
Brides in the Desert By Saskia Murk-Jansen Reveals the key elements of this religious movement. Yearning
Prayer and Community By Columba Stewart Shares the worthwhile practices for contemporary Christians coming from this ancient tradition. Devotion