Book Reviews

New Releases Print & E-Books Audiobooks Audio Programs For Children
Dancing in the Water of Life By Robert E. Daggy, Thomas Merton Conveys the middle-age malaise of the Trappist monk, writer, and peace activist. Peace
The Celtic Way of Prayer By Esther de Waal An examination of the lives of Celtic Christians whose sense of everyday spirituality was very keen. Devotion
Other Ways of Knowing By John Broomfield Summarizes the wisdom of indigenous peoples around the world. Compassion
Kitchen Table Wisdom By Rachel Naomi Remen A deeply profound book filled with inspiring stories on the healing process. Being Present
Emotional Intelligence By Daniel Goleman A pathfinding book about this important facet of being human that starts with science but ends with an ethical call to action. You
From Beginning to End By Robert Fulghum An up-close and personal look at ritual. Meaning
When Bad Things Happen to Good People By Harold S. Kushner A classic work on forging meaning out of suffering and loss. Meaning
Breathless By Louise DeSalvo A riveting account of a middle-aged woman's experience with this chronic condition. Teachers
Beachcombing at Miramar By Richard Bode Probes the satisfactions of sun and surf he experienced while living near the Pacific Ocean. Play
Keepers of the Animals By Joseph Bruchac, Michael J. Caduto An educational resource for children with 24 Native American stories, exercises, and activities. Connections
Keepers of Life By Joseph Bruchac, Michael J. Caduto 18 Native American stories with exercises and activities dealing with the wonderful world of plants and flowers. Connections
Spiritual Passages By Drew Leder Taps into the wisdom of the world's religions on the age-related passages of a sacred journey. Teachers
Christ in All Things By Ursula King Explores the sweep and the grandeur of this Catholic's distinctive spirituality. Imagination
Sounding the Inner Landscape By Kay Gardner An informative and enlightening volume on the therapeutic qualities of music and sound. Transformation
Harvard Diary II By Robert Coles
The Resilient Spirit By Polly Young-Eisendrath An examination of the lives of four resilient individuals who have made the most of their difficulties. Teachers
Jewish-Christian Dialogue By Mary C. Boys Celebrates the benefits of hospitality that can grow out of serious and sustained Jewish-Christian dialogue. Unity
The Other Side of Silence By Morton Kelsey A love letter to Protestants about the inward journey and the special bounty of imagination. Attention
Being with Dying By Joan Halifax A superb 6-cassette audio retreat about the spiritual practices (mindfulness, deep listening, silence, compassion) useful in work with the dying. Compassion
Aphrodite's Daughters By Jalaja Bonheim Peppered with insights into sex as a spiritual practice, a healing force of love and a source of creativity. Love