Book Reviews

New Releases Print & E-Books Audiobooks Audio Programs For Children
It's in the Bag By Winifred Gallagher An entertaining book on women and their purses, their emotional firepower, and crucial role in boosting self-esteem. You
Natural Brilliance By Irini Rockwell Five Wisdoms teachings developed from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. You
Remember to Live! By Thomas Ryan A long hard look at aging, illness, loss, and death. Meaning
Open Christianity By Jim Burklo A pathmaking book that opens new doors for a revitalized Progressive Christianity. Openness
Open Heart, Open Mind By Eric Swanson, Tsoknyi Rinpoche An impressive collection of Tibetan Buddhist teachings on mind, body, love, and awakening. Openness
Wake Up to Your Life By Ken McLeod An examination and simple deconstruction of Buddhism. Attention
Birdlike and Barnless By Jim Burklo A lively mix of prayers, poems, songs, and meditations for Progressive Christians. Devotion
Living into Community By Christine D. Pohl Four spiritual practices that build congregational solidarity. Hospitality
Our God Is Undocumented By Ched Myers, Matthew Colwell A mixture of biblical stories and profiles of contemporary practitioners of immigrant justice. Hospitality
The Meaning of Mary Magdalene By Cynthia Bourgeault A radical re-visioning of Mary Magdalene, Jesus, sexuality, and conscious love. Love
Abba, Give Me a Word By L. Roger Owens An unusual take on the spiritual direction a young Methodist minister receives from a retired Baptist preacher. Teachers
In Search of the Sacred By Ramin Jahanbegloo, Seyyed Hossein Nasr A fascinating intellectual autobiography of Seyyed Hossein Nasr through a series of interviews. Questing
Walking with the Poor By Bryant L. Myers A strong case for fighting poverty through real presence and walking with the poor. Transformation
Journey to the Heart By Kim Nataraja A survey that opens us to a deeper appreciation and understanding of Christian mysticism. X-The Mystery
The Power of Parable By John Dominic Crossan A reframing of the ways in which we have seen and experienced Jesus, the Bible, parables, the gospels, and the Kingdom of God. Meaning
Mothers, Sisters, Daughters By Edwina Gateley, Sandra Mattucci Poems in praise of spiritual women who have made a difference in the world. Meaning
Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities By Henri J. M. Nouwen, Wil Hernandez Relevant teachings of Henri J. M. Nouwen on the value of "both/and" thinking. Meaning
Active Hope By Chris Johnstone, Joanna Macy Hope presented as an antidote to the spiritual emergencies of our time. Hope
The Essential Seyyed Hossein Nasr By Seyyed Hossein Nasr, William C. Chittick An erudite and wide-ranging array of essays on Islamic religion and philosophy. Meaning
Islam in the Modern World By Seyyed Hossein Nasr A balanced and bright overview of traditional Islam and its attempts to keep faith alive in the face of modernism and fundamentalism. Faith