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God Is Subversive By Lee Griffith The views of a Christian social activist and believer in nonviolence on war, militarism, and the unjust prison system. Peace
The Death of the Liberal Class By Chris Hedges A vituperative critique of the death of the liberal class in America. Shadow
Incognito By David Eagleman An erudite study of the wonders and mysteries of the human brain. Wonder
The Art of Uncertainty By Dennis Merritt Jones A robust and revealing exploration of the spiritual practice of mystery. X-The Mystery
Ethical Wisdom By Mark Matousek The case supporting the idea that the brain has hard-wired us to be good and compassionate human beings. Meaning
Into the Heart of Life By Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo An incisive overview of Buddhist essentials from the perspective of a woman with 40 years of spiritual practice. Meaning
Into the Depths By Mary Margaret Funk A spiritual memoir by a Benedictine nun about the faith, courage, and surrender to grace after a trauma. Faith
All Is Grace By Jim Forest A passionate, detailed, and illuminating biography of the inimitable founder of the Catholic Worker movement. Justice
The Art of Dying and Living By Kerry Walters A contemporary art of dying manual focusing on seven saints who tutor us on living a fulfilling life. Meaning
Hearing the Call across the Traditions By Adam Davis A diverse collection of readings on the necessary link between faith and service. Faith
The Evolution of Faith By Philip Gulley A look into the transformation of Christianity into a more compassionate, open, reconciling, and loving community. Faith
Freedom Journeys By Arthur Waskow, Phyllis Ocean Berman Reflections on the Exodus and wilderness stories in the Hebrew Bible and their relevance to our times. Justice
Abraham Joshua Heschel By Abraham Joshua Heschel, Susannah Heschel A substantive collection of writings from the Jewish teacher and moral prophet. Faith
How to Pray without Being Religious By Janell Moon Prayers for seekers looking for an everyday spirituality and a fresh devotional life. Devotion
The River of Heaven By Robert Aitken A Zen master's collection of his favorite haiku by four gifted poets. Being Present
Forty Nights By Daniel McGill A top-drawer volume of prayers and devotions for individual or communal use modeled after the Liturgy of Hours. Devotion
The Stations of Solitude By Alice Koller An affirming probe of solitude as a seedbed for personal growth and transformation. You
The Optimystic's Handbook By Mary Beth Crain, Terry Lynn Taylor Takes us on a spiritual journey blending spirituality and mysticism. X-The Mystery
The Power of Optimism By Alan Loy McGinnis A salute to the Twelve Characteristics of Tough-Minded Optimists. Transformation
Forty Stories to Stir the Soul By Joan Chittister Teaching stories from the world's religions with commentaries on them. Teachers