Book Reviews

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Window Poems By Wendell Berry Early poems on the beauties and the bounties of the natural world and the shadows brought on by the Vietnam War. Reverence
On the Threshold of Transformation By Richard Rohr A treasure trove of wisdom on men's spirituality. Transformation
Aging with a Laugh and a Prayer By Bernadette McCarver Snyder An up-tempo and encouraging paperback on conscious aging. You
Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies By Marilyn McEntyre A sobering and timely wake-up call on ways to restore and revive our worn-out, polluted, and distorted language resources. Meaning
Shopping By Michelle A. Gonzalez Advocates a Christian understanding and practice of shopping. Meaning
Playing By James H. Evans, Jr. Presents a brisk and erudite discussion of a Christian theology of play. Play
A Sorrow Shared By Henri J. M. Nouwen Two touching works by the prolific and gifted Catholic writer on the death of his mother and lessons harvested in the wake of her passing. Meaning
Ecclesiastes By Rami Shapiro An illuminating interpretation of Ecclesiastes as an examination of life without escape from impermanence. Meaning
The Amish Way By David L. Weaver-Zercher, Donald B. Kraybill, Steven N. Nolt Informative and enlightening exploration of Amish spirituality and practice. Devotion
We Side with the Morning By William Cleary An inspiring and creative collection of 365 mystical prayers for spiritual seekers. Devotion
Just Because By Melannie Svoboda Fifty-seven prayer-poems on the presence of God in everyday life. Devotion
My Spiritual Journey By His Holiness The Dalai Lama A profound summation of H.H. the Dalai Lama's life, teachings, and service of humanity. Compassion
The Joy of Family Rituals By Barbara Biziou Rituals to strengthen family ties and add meaning to the cycle of the seasons. Meaning
The Way of Simplicity By Esther de Waal Covers the most important dimensions of this spiritual path. Devotion
The Compassionate Life By Marc Ian Barasch A highly readable overview of the practice that is the best hope for humanity's survival. Compassion
Not for Sale By David Batstone An incisive overview of the global slave trade epidemic and the heroic contributions of modern-day abolitionists to stop human trafficking. Shadow
The Cosmic Dance By Joyce Rupp Enthralling and reverent readings of the deep connections between humans and the natural world. Connections
How to Be Sick By Toni Bernhard An eloquent and compelling account of chronic illness and the spiritual practices which can be used to deal with it. Transformation
When the Rain Speaks By Melannie Svoboda A beautifully written collection of essays by a master of everyday spirituality about the bounties and beauties of the natural world. Wonder
Deep Down Things By Lin Jensen A stirring collection of essays on our kinship with worms, ants, the good Earth, cows, rabbits, and all of nature. Connections