Book Reviews

Winter Grace An antidote to popular culture's stereotypical ideas about elders. Compassion
What Is Karma? Interprets the ample differences between Eastern and Western spirituality. Grace
Celebrating Jesus Christ in Africa Demonstrates how the church can adapt significant cultural traditions for its own purposes. Forgiveness
Walking on the Wind A supple and enlightening resource on this Native American path. Meaning
Real Power An inspired and inventive series of essays. Vision
No Limits Makes a good case for wonder and creativity on the Zen path. Being Present
Light in the Darkness A presentation of some of the major themes that ripen in us when we come into our maturity. Justice
From Here to Nirvana A great idea well executed. Teachers
In Search of the Divine Mother Raises all the right questions about the dangers of spiritual zealotry. Zeal
A Cup of Coffee at the Soul Cafe Reimagines Christian faith as a bold, fulfilling, and life-enriching adventure. Faith
Windows on the House of Islam A scholarly anthology of material that reveals the breadth and depth of Muslim religious experience. Devotion
Love, Soul and Freedom A meditation on Rumi's sacred poetry as a catalyst for personal and societal renewal. Love
Don't Tell the Grown-Ups Essays on children's literature that appeals to the imaginative, questioning, rebellious child within us all. Meaning
Hiding in Plain Sight A fine primer on the art of everyday spirituality. Meaning
Intimate Death Shares memorable epiphanies about the process of dying when patients decide to finally let go. Teachers
The God We Never Knew Challenges us to re-imagine God, spiritual practice, justice, and salvation. Compassion
Shelter for the Spirit Material on house blessings, impromptu parties, and observances for the Sabbath. Devotion
Noble Heart Nine hour audio workshop by an American-born Buddhist nun on ways to open your mind and stretch your heart. Compassion
Astrology Alive Will open up new doors of meaning and pleasure for you. Meaning
When God Is Silent Cherishes the mystery of God and the spiritual practice of reverence. Reverence