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Slowness By Milan Kundera A fascinating novel that offers a critique of speed and missing all the details in everyday experience. Play
From Image to Likeness By William A. Simpson Examines the mystical path to maturity. Faith
Medicine Woman By Elisabeth Brooke Offers a compelling and wise version of this phenomenon. Peace
Spiritual Theology By Diogenes Allen A good case for looking afresh at sanctification. Teachers
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly By Jean-Dominique Bauby A classic in the literature of illness, thanks to its radiant prose. Attention
The Unveiling of Secrets By Carl Ernst, Ruzbihan Baqli The first English release of a work by this twelfth century mystic known as the Master of Ecstatic Speech. X-The Mystery
Lifecycles, V. 2 By Debra Orenstein, Jane Litman An anthology of essays, midrashim, poems, and visualizations on the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Devotion
The Stream & the Sapphire By Denise Levertov 38 poems which convey her journey from agnosticism to Christianity. Attention
Real Matter By David Robertson Shares some of his wilderness experiences along with his salute to all wild places. Reverence
Zen Around the World By Annellen and C. Alexander Simpkin Presents the evolution of this path. Attention
Healing Emotions By Daniel Goleman Explores the body-mind connection. Unity
The Hidden Power of Dreams By Denise Linn Harvests some of the wisdom native peoples have about this important dimension of life. Teachers
Bread for the Journey By Henri J. M. Nouwen A stirring daybook with poignant passages on death and memory and the spiritual practices of forgiveness, hospitality Forgiveness
Henri Nouwen By Jurjen Beumer An in-depth survey of the life and work of this prolific Catholic psychologist and theologian. Questing
The Shaman's Secret By Douglas Gillette Covers their mythology and understanding of soul. Meaning
A Woman's Book of Life By Joan Borysenko Emphasizes the importance of connections and love as meaning makers. Connections
The Dying Time By David McNabb, Joan Furman A treasure trove of information about how to cope with the emotional, physical, and spiritual struggles that occur during the drama of dying. Nurturing
Zen and the Beat Way By Alan Watts Probes this phenomenon during the 1950s. Imagination
The Hidden Face of God By Richard Elliott Friedman An intellectually engaging work that helps us appreciate the menaing in life and the mystery of God. X-The Mystery
The Power of Meditation and Prayer By Michael Toms Brings together 10 interviews by individuals who have played major roles in the contemporary spiritual renaissance. Connections