Book Reviews

Portfolio Life New possibilities for a balanced existence of work, leisure, and service for executives and professionals after age 50. Transformation
Freeing Yourself from Anxiety Wise psychological advice for putting our minds under new management and coping with anxiety. Nurturing
Rethinking Depression A strong case that meaning-making is what matters in life. Meaning
Paranormal A fascinating look at the life and work of the man who pioneered research into near-death experiences. Meaning
Maimonides Essential Teachings on Jewish Faith and … Writings of the great philosopher Maimonides on Jewish faith and ethics with commentaries by the editor. Faith
The Big Shift A path-breaking work about making the most out of the transition between midlife and old age. Meaning
Ghazali on the Principles of Islamic Spirituality A succinct overview of Islamic belief, law, and spirituality. Faith
The Now Effect Fresh practical material and helpful insights on being present. Being Present
Quiet A celebration of the quiet and often innovative accomplishments of introverts in a society enamored of extroverts. You
Awaken Your Senses A call for Christians to listen to the report of their senses and see the world afresh in wonder and gratitude. Wonder
Just One Thing Fifty-two extraordinary spiritual practices that train the brain. Transformation
Daffy Definitions for Seniors Funny comments and witty prayers on aging. Play
Tweet If You Love Jesus A timely wakeup call for mainline Christian churches to make use of the social media before it's too late and they are left behind. Openness
Wabi Sabi Love The Japanese art form as an approach to revitalizing marital and other relationships by acknowledging beauty in imperfection. Love
The Ethical Vision of Clint Eastwood A scholarly and substantive treatment of the ethical nature of Clint Eastwood's movies. Justice
The Art of Disappearing An illuminating work about the pleasure of the Buddhist path of renunciation and fading away. Joy
Abide Inspiring and imaginative approaches to the Word of God. Faith
New World Mindfulness A brief history of mindfulness in America and a mix of meditations and practices for navigating life's stormy and stressful passages. Attention
Talk, Talk, Squawk! A cleverly designed and consistently entertaining book on the wonderfully diverse world of animal communication. Wonder
Life Visioning A spiritual process for animating intuition and all the gifts and talents that make you special. Vision