Book Reviews

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Confucius, The Analects By Confucius , Rodney L. Taylor Enlightening commentaries on the thoughts of Confucius in The Analects where goodness is celebrated as the chief virtue. Teachers
John Howard Yoder By Jenny Howell, John Howard Yoder, Paul Martens The spiritual writings of a Mennonite theologian who was a passionate advocate for nonviolence. Peace
Willful Blindness By Margaret Heffernan An exploration of what animates those caught up in willful blindness and what can be done to stem the tide of ethical disarray in society. Meaning
Forks over Knives By Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., T. Colin Campbell A good case for switching to a plant-based diet. Nurturing
Keeping in Tune with God By Suzanne Farnham, Timothy Grayson Resources for ministers in need of a spiritual tune-up. Listening
The God Upgrade By Jamie S. Korngold A case for God upgrades in Judaism that make it relevant and meaningful to Jews who have fallen away from faith and practice. Faith
Lectio Divina -The Sacred Art By Christine Valters Paintner A heart-felt and creative exploration of the different aspects and settings for the spiritual practice of sacred reading. Devotion
Call to Compassion By Anthony J. Nocella II, Lisa Kemmerer An anthology of the growing movement of ethical sensitivity toward animals. Compassion
The Art of Immersion By Frank Rose An edgy and thought-provoking survey of the Internet's impact on the storytelling of the transmedia world. Connections
Driven to Extinction By Richard Pearson An ideal resource for citizens concerned about the dangers of climate change and the future of biodiversity on the planet. Connections
Apprenticed to Spirit By David Spangler A spiritual memoir about the author's 27-year relationship with a teacher and mentor from the non-physical world. Teachers
Restoring Life's Missing Pieces By Caren Goldman Spiritual exercises for revisiting people, places, things, and self as a process of personal transformation. Transformation
Life Gets Better By Wendy Lustbader Stories and conversations with older adults on flourishing as they age. You
A Field Guide to Nature as Spiritual Practice By Steven Chase A companion book to Nature as Spiritual Practice by Steven Chase. Reverence
Urban Mindfulness By Jonathan Kaplan Practical and accessible mindfulness practices for city dwellers. Attention
Right Here with You By Andrea Miller A wide-ranging and cogent collection of essays on mindfulness and relationships. Being Present
Living "Illegal" By Manuel A. Vasquez, Marie Friedmann Marquart, Philip J. Williams, Timothy J. Steigenga A hard-hitting and thoughtful work on the lives of unauthorized immigrants. Hospitality
Love's Voice By Richard Zimler Haiku poems reflecting themes in Jewish mysticism. Love
Curation Nation By Steven Rosenbaum A fascinating and edifying overview of curation as a major phenomenon of our time. Meaning
Nature as Spiritual Practice By Steven Chase A presentation of nature as a place of wonder, mystery, and transformation which plays a part in the Christian adventure of faith. Reverence