Book Reviews

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The Rich and the Rest of Us By Tavis Smiley, Cornel West A challenge to change America's dialogue on race and justice to include concern for the poor. Justice
Asking for a Friend By Jessica Weisberg A lively look at 16 advice-givers as cultural shapers and morality makers. Questing
The Second Coming of the KKK By Linda Gordon Insightful analysis of the scary impact of the KKK in the 1920s and its enduring legacy. Shadow
Zen in the Age of Anxiety By Tim Burkett Insights, epiphanies, and good medicine for what ails us as individuals and as a society. Transformation
One Kiss or Two By Andy Scott A cross-cultural exploration of the meaning and impact of greeting rituals. Kindness
Training in Tenderness By Dzigar Kongtrul An immensely appealing tribute to the spiritual practice of an open heart. Openness
More Together Than Alone By Mark Nepo A masterwork on community animated by visionary vigor, philosophical rigor, a cross-cultural purview, and a poetic sensibility. Unity
People Get Ready By Robert W. McChesney, John Nichols A call to politicians and citizens to address the loss of work and rising economic inequality. Vision
How to Raise Kind Kids By Thomas Lickona Creation of a positive family culture where virtues like kindness and respect are upheld. Kindness
How Democracy Ends By David Runciman An insightful analysis of democracy's mid-life crisis and the factors contributing to its death rattle. Meaning
Richard Rohr By Richard Rohr, Joelle Chase, Judy Traeger Teachings from a Franciscan priest designed to awaken us to the awareness that love is the foundation of everything. Love
The Courage Way By The Center for Courage and Renewal , Shelly L. Francis An overview of successful programs for cultivating courage among individuals and groups. Meaning
The Ashokan Way By Gail Straub Lyrical and pensive essays on the beauty and bounties of place. Attention
You Are Special By Fred Rogers A sampler of spiritual wisdom from the beloved host of the public television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Love
The Life of Yogananda By Philip Goldberg A biography covering the life and work of India's spiritual ambassador to the West. Teachers
Morning Homilies IV By Pope Francis The Pope's insights into Catholicism's resiliency and liberating values. Hope
The Pope's Cat By Jon M. Sweeney A delightful story for children of a stray cat rescued from the street by the Pope. Kindness
On the Brink of Everything By Parker Palmer Reflections on gaining insights and finding new ways to engage with life as we age. Teachers
Good Neighbors By Nancy L. Rosenblum A creative and enlightening book on neighbors, democratic public life, and the rigors and toxins of politics in America Hope
In Search of Wisdom By Matthieu Ricard, Christophe Andre, Alexandre Jollien Wisdom shared by three seed persons who have a firm grasp on what is important. Meaning