Book Reviews

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Hanging Onto Hope By Melannie Svoboda Wise and inspiring counsel on a spiritual practice desperately needed in our times. Hope
Holy Grounds By Tim Schenck A spiffy paperback meditation on the rich spiritual connections between religion and coffee. Connections
Compassionate Christ, Compassionate People By Bob Hurd Reverent and insightful assessments of Mystery and liturgy. X-The Mystery
Saving Capitalism By Robert B. Reich A strong case for changing government and the free market system to help stem the rampant tide of economic inequality in the United States. Justice
Far Country By Franco Moretti Deepens and enriches our depleted cultural purview. Imagination
A Hard Rain By Frye Gaillard An impressive and detailed overview of a pivotal decade in American history. Vision
Wild Mercy By Mirabai Starr One of those rare, authentic, and enthralling spiritual books that speaks to the issues of the day with mystical power and incredible timeliness. Devotion
Radical Generosity By M. J. Ryan A lively portrait of an everyday practice recognized as a virtue in all the world's religions. Kindness
Order of the Sacred Earth By Matthew Fox, Skylar Wilson, Jennifer Listug An outline of the vision, practices, and commitments of a spiritual community dedicated to protecting the Earth. Reverence
The Practice of Finding By Holly W. Whitcomb An exceptional spiritual work with plenty of practices for discovering the blessings in our lives. Gratitude
Free Spaces By Sara M. Evans, Harry C. Boyte Public places for schooling in citizenship. Vision
Two Nations By Andrew Hacker A classic work on the realities and consequences of racism in the United States. Justice
Community and the Politics of Place By Daniel Kemmis A treatise on the connection between connection to a specific place and the impulse for civic engagement. Being Present
The New Community By Elizabeth O'Connor Lessons about creating a vibrant community learned at the Church of the Saviour in Washington, D.C. Faith
The Spirit of Community By Amitai Etzioni An outline of recommendations to improve civic life from the founder of the Communitarian movement. Connections
Squeezed By Alissa Quart A survey of how financially strapped middle-class families are having to rethink parenting and work. You
Sermons of the Parables By Howard Thurman, David B. Gowler, Kipton E. Jensen A collection of the African-American theologian's sermons on the many teachings conveyed through Jesus' parables. Meaning
Radically Happy By Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric Solomon A blend of the old and the new in a three-part program by a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and a Tibetan Buddhist teacher. Joy
Crafting Love By Maggie Oman Shannon A marvelous collection of craft projects to express your love for people, places, animals, and things. Love
The Time Is Now By Joan Chittister A watershed work that succeeds in its noble goal of drawing out the prophet in us. Justice