Book Reviews

Journal of a Steadfast Fence An enchanting and creative collection of poems about the author's conversations with an old fence near her home. Imagination
We Want You To Know An excellent resource for dealing with bullying in schools; kids sharing their experiences. Shadow
To Be and How to Be Guidelines to seeing your life as sacred theatre and taking a path of transformation. Transformation
The Friends We Keep A wake-up call to Christian communities across the world to practice reverence, hospitality, and compassion toward animals. Compassion
The Power of an Open Question An edifying exploration of openness and other aspects of the Middle Way of the Buddha. Openness
Becoming Animal How using our animal senses connects us to the Earth. Wonder
The Notre Dame Book of Prayer An illustrious collection of prayers on a variety of topics. Devotion
Swan Mary Oliver's expression of steadfast delight in the wonders of the world and the manifold ways to savor them. Gratitude
Stick-To-It-Iveness A sprightly and entertaining book on the virtue of perseverance. Hope
The Creative Life The bestselling writer on her creative life in New York City. Imagination
The World Is Made of Stories A rich and thought-provoking work which delves into the formative and significant role of stories in our lives. Meaning
The Far Corner An uplifting collection of essays about nature, solitude, writers, and the mysteries of life Reverence
This Will Be Remembered of Her An enlightening tribute to inspired and inspiring women around the globe who have contributed to the mending of the world. Transformation
A New Design for Living A new edition of a classic New Thought book by Ernest Holmes. You
Spirituality and Aging A gerontologist's substantive overview of the interplay between spirituality and aging You
The Four Immeasurables Trenchant commentary and observations on major Buddhist teachings. Compassion
The Words of Desmond Tutu A sturdy and substantive collection of quotations by Desmond Tutu. Faith
The Wisdom to Know the Difference A multi-faith rooted examination of how to know when to make a change, and how to do it. You
Wisdom for the Aging Sturdy and always thought-provoking essays on aging by an 85-year-old Episcopal priest and bestselling author. You
Creatures of the Same God Thought-provoking essays about a need for more emphasis on animal rights within the Christian community. Reverence