Book Reviews

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Sharing Eden By David Shreeve, Harfiyah Haleem, Nathan Levy A look at what members of the Abrahamic faiths are doing in response to the environmental crisis of our times. Faith
The First Spiritual Exercises By Michael Hansen The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola in four guided retreats plus explanations of other Ignatian practices. Devotion
Heartfulness By Betty Sue Flowers, Thomas Keating The spiritual and theological wisdom of Father Thomas Keating conveyed through interviews with Betty Sue Flowers. Transformation
Hildegard of Bingen: A Saint for Our Times By Matthew Fox A tribute to Hildegard of Bingen and an exploration of her relevance to our times. Teachers
Animal Wise By Virginia Morell A stunning defense of animal cognition and emotion by a sensitive and compassionate science journalist. Reverence
Free to Learn By Peter Gray A wake-up call for schools to make the most of play as a renewable resource. Play
Nurturing the Soul of Your Family By Renee Peterson Trudeau One of the best books in many a moon on spiritual parenting and the creation of soulful families. Nurturing
World Report 2013 By Human Rights Watch A comprehensive examination of human rights violations in 90 countries. Meaning
One Nation Under Stress By Dana Becker A robust analysis of the concept of stress as a Bogie man for society diverting our attention from real pressing issues. Meaning
Fast Future By David Burstein Portrait of the generation of 80 million people who now range from 19 to 35 years of age. Meaning
Making Marriage Simple By Harville Hendrix, Helen LaKelly Hunt Tools and insights for reviving and renewing your marriage. Love
99 Blessings By David Steindl-Rast A model on how blessings can deepen and enrich the spirituality of everyday life. Gratitude
Why Smile? By Marianne LaFrance A treasure trove of information and insights into smiling. Joy
The Country of Marriage By Wendell Berry A celebration by the well-known poet of place, marriage, and all that fills his heart. Connections
Present Shock By Douglas Rushkoff A smart, wide-ranging, prophetic, and useful assessment of presentism. Being Present
A Place at the Table By Peter Pringle A companion to the documentary film A Place at the Table about hunger in America. Compassion
For Everything a Season By Joan Chittister A beautiful and bountiful book on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Joy
Blindspot By Anthony G. Greenwald, Mahzarin R. Banaji A challenge to consider evidence regarding prejudices, stereotypes, and "mindbugs." Shadow
Daring Greatly By Brene Brown A treasure trove of insights into the positive powers of vulnerability. Openness
True Refuge By Tara Brach A gracefully written spiritual gem on awareness, refuge, and presence. Peace