Book Reviews

Saving Civility A pathbreaking book with 52 practices and ideas for enabling us to become emissaries of civility in these contentious times. Kindness
The Moonflower A children's book that fosters a sense of wonder and an appreciation of the interdependency between plants and animals. Wonder
Walking with Grandfather A stirring serving of Lakota wisdom about life, leadership, humility, and circles. Meaning
Tell Me Something About Buddhism A helpful introduction to Buddhism by a black female Zen priest. Questing
The Gospel According to Twilight An easily accessible and thought-provoking analysis of the religious and theological themes of the Twilight series of novels and movies. Love
The Best Buddhist Writing 2011 A gladsome anthology of 31 essays by many of the best Buddhist writers, thinkers, and artists. Meaning
Energetic Boundaries Ways to make the most of energetic boundaries and protect yourself from harmful energies. Nurturing
Finding Our Sacred Center Henri Nouwen's journal for a three-day pilgrimage to Lourdes. Questing
The Four Desires Guidance for learning how to use the positive force of four of the soul's desires. Yearning
Living in Gratitude A thematically rich and spiritually rewarding guide to a month-by-month practice of gratitude. Gratitude
Grace Notes 37 stories by a gifted writer offering fresh approaches to everyday spirituality where wonder, imagination, and joy thrive. Grace
The Road to Eternal Life A Catholic monk's sober-minded thoughts on monastic life as described by St. Benedict. Devotion
Baby Krishna, Infant Christ A robust and radical theological work that salutes the Hindu understanding of play and applies it to the Christian view of God and Jesus. Play
Untie the Strong Woman A poetic and passionate, wild and lyrical spiritual journey into the Sacred Feminine in all her varied guises and glories. Devotion
How to Pray Without Talking to God Traditional notions about God and prayer reframed by a Unity Church minister. You
The Other Face of God A strong case for seeing refugees as spiritual teachers. Teachers
The Seeker, the Search, the Sacred A collection of quotations for the spiritual journey. Questing
Thrive Foods A cogent case for the nutritional value of a plant-based diet which also does the least amount of damage to the environment. Nurturing
The Krishnamurti Reader A top-drawer collection of observations on the art of living. Meaning
Science and Religion in Quest of Truth The continuing dialogue between science and religion as a way of acknowledging both as truth-seeking endeavors. Meaning