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Self-Compassion By Kristin Neff An enlightening and inspirational look at an important spiritual practice. Compassion
The Monastery of the Heart By Joan Chittister An adventuresome vision of the monastery of the heart based on the Rule of Benedict which is 1500 years old. Faith
Speaking Christian By Marcus J. Borg A wake up call for churches to redeem the Christian language from its imprisonment within literalism, dogmatism, and a heaven-and-hell framework. Faith
Living Life As A Thank You By Mary Beth Sammons, Nina Lesowitz A lively and energetic book on the transformative power of gratitude. Gratitude
The Next Eco-Warriors By Emily Hunter Inspiring and enlightening stories of 22 young women and men from around the world who are trying to save the planet. Hope
God Is Not a Christian By Desmond Tutu A poignant collection of sermons, speeches, and writings from Desmond Tutu's forty-year Christian ministry. Justice
Through the Year with Oscar Romero By Irene B. Hodgson, Oscar Romero Homilies from Archbishop Oscar Romero arranged in a daily meditation format. Justice
Emerson and the Dream of America By Richard G. Geldard An examination of Emerson's idealism. Meaning
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life By James Hollis A soul-stirring exploration of the twin tasks of finding personal authority and a mature spirituality at midlife and beyond. Meaning
Passion of Christ, Passion of the World By Leonardo Boff A towering theological meditation on the meaning of Jesus' death on the cross. Meaning
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed By Howard Gardner An erudite and insightful examination of the multiple meanings of truth, beauty, and goodness in our postmodern era of digital media. Meaning
The Tao of Motherhood By Vimala McClure The Tao Te Ching as a teaching tool for being a good mother. Nurturing
The Chicken Chronicles By Alice Walker A tribute to a group of chickens the author raises and talks of as her girls. Reverence
Confucianism (Ancient Philosophies) By Paul R. Goldin A thoughtful overview of China's oldest and most revered philosophy. Teachers
Saved by Beauty By Roger Housden A celebration of the poetry of Hafez and Rumi, the devotional lives of Sufis, the creativity boom, and the astonishing beauty of Iran's mosques. Wonder
The Hour of Sunlight By Jen Marlowe, Sami Al Jundi A poignant and revealing memoir about the arduous journey of a Palestinian peacemaker and advocate of nonviolent change. Peace
Like a Tree By Jean Shinoda Bolen An extraordinary defense and tribute to the significance of trees. Reverence
Creating Rituals By Jim Clarke A challenge to Christians to do more rituals in their everyday lives. Transformation
A Widow's Story By Joyce Carol Oates A memoir about the author's year of grieving after the death of her husband of more than 47 years. Zeal
If God Is Your Co-Pilot, Switch Seats By BJ Gallagher Spiritual wisdom from many different people and places. Faith