Book Reviews

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Leonard Cohen By Harry Freedman A deep look at the motivations behind the poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter who revealed his soul to the world for six decades. Yearning
To My Beloveds By Jennifer Bailey An eloquent Black theologian tells her story of hope and resilience. Hope
Community By Henri Nouwen, Stephen Lazarus (editor) Reflections on a quest for life together that's rooted in solitude and awareness of being loved. Love
The God Who Gave You Birth By Cyprian Consiglio The importance and process of emptying the self. Openness
Return to the Root By Joyce Rupp A highly respected Christian teacher offers reminders of all people's rootedness in God’s love, wisdom, and presence. Grace
The Monastic Heart By Joan Chittister Tributes and practices which celebrate the spirit of monasticism. Devotion
99 Names of God By David Steindl-Rast Christian-Muslim understanding through devotion to the qualities of God/Allah. Faith
Happy Puppy, Angry Tiger By Betsy Petersen, Brad Petersen A boardbook that helps toddlers develop emotional fluency. Being Present
A White Catholic’s Guide to Racism and Privilege By Daniel P. Horan A challenge to white Christians, from one of their own, to see and uproot white supremacy. Justice
Feed the Wolf By Jon M. Sweeney A practice-oriented exploration of living with nothing to lose. Hope
Animal Architects By Amy Cherrix A wonder-filled introduction to the variety of abodes that creatures construct. Wonder
The Way of the Mystics By Howard Thurman, Peter Eisenstadt (co-editor), Walter Earl Fluker (co-editor) Messages of hope and challenge from mystics familiar and unfamiliar. Vision
When Grandfather Flew By Patricia MacLachlan A tender story of a birdwatcher whose love of birds and life helps his grandchildren understand his passing. Love
How I Became a Tree By Sumana Roy A reimagining of the ways of human love by looking deeply into the lives of trees. Love
Following the Call By Charles E. Moore (ed.) Good ecumenical compilation of spiritual teachers and teachings on how to practice the wisdom of Jesus. Transformation
Child of the Flower-Song People By Gloria Amescua A fascinating book about a woman who helped new generations treasure native traditions. Connections
Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul By John Philip Newell An offering of Celtic spirituality and intuition to heal our communities and world. Attention
For Every Little Thing By June Cotner, Nancy Tupper Ling An uplifting anthology that carries young readers through the day from waking to dreaming. Gratitude
Gurdjieff By Joseph Azize A groundbreaking offering of George Gurdjieff’s contemplative exercises, many previously unpublished. Attention
The Garden of Flowers and Weeds By Matthew Juksan Sullivan A generation-defining rendering of one of the great Zen Buddhist scriptures. Attention