Book Reviews

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Heartwork By Radhule Weininger A practical guide to nurturing compassion through heartwork. Compassion
The Road to Character By David Brooks A good case for character development and a respect for enduring values and virtues. Meaning
A Good Day for a Hat By T. Nat Fuller A clever picture book that encourages the spiritual practice of imagination. Imagination
Everywhere Home By Fenton Johnson A fine collection of 26 essays on desire, the search for the sacred, and being gay. You
ZENior CitiZEN By Sebastian de Assis A refreshing spiritual vision of the last stage of life. Zeal
Yawn By Mary Mann An inventive collection of essays probing modern restlessness and alienation. Enthusiasm
No Is Not Enough By Naomi Klein A ray of hope for stunned and benumbed progressives from the award-winning journalist. Hope
The Golden Condom By Jeanne Safer A psychotherapist's take on the many shades of love. Love
The Art of Living By Thich Nhat Hanh An exploration of the fruitfulness of the seven mindfulness trainings. Being Present
No Time Like the Present By Jack Kornfield An affirmation of freedom as a gateway to experiences of love, joy, beauty, and learning from our mistakes. Being Present
The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy By John Brehm A superb collection of 125 poems, by Buddhist and non-Buddhist poets, on essential concepts in Buddhism. Joy
Reclaiming Your Body By Suzanne Scurlock-Durana Learning to reclaim our bodies and to listen to their wisdom. Nurturing
Real Love By Sharon Salzberg A guidebook on loving ourselves and others, filled with useful mindfulness exercises and meditations. Love
Strangers in Their Own Land By Arlie Russell Hochschild A vivid example of how empathy and compassion can help us understand Americans who believe they have been marginalized. Compassion
No One Cares About Crazy People By Ron Powers A strong argument for doing much more to help mentally ill people. Compassion
Emotional Rescue By Dzogchen Ponlop A three-step emotional change plan. Attention
Modern Death By Haider Warraich An enlightening book by a doctor with a sturdy grasp of the issues around death and dying. Transformation
Buddhism for Busy People By David Michie A practical introduction to the core teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Meaning
Goodbye, Things By Fumio Saski A reflection on the minimalist path that takes to heart the value of austerity and thrift. Meaning
The Book of Joy By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams An illuminating dialogue on the spiritual practice of joy and its eight pillars. Joy