Book Reviews

Food & Faith A substantive and highly ethical overview of this important dimension of our lives. Justice
About You A fresh interpretation of the ancient Christian themes of creation, fall, and redemption. Faith
The Banyan Deer An inspiring and touching parable about courage, compassion, nonviolence and a change of heart. Compassion
The Reality of Being A discussion of Gurdjieff's beliefs and practices by one of his disciples. Transformation
The Circle Dance of Time Theological probes of the vast mysteries of Christian faith and life. Faith
Toward a True Kinship of Faiths Affirms the strong points of the world's major religions and chooses compassion as the spiritual practice they all revere. Compassion
Saved by a Poem An astonishing presentation of the transformational power of poetry. Transformation
The Writing Warrior An out-of-the-box handbook for aspiring writers. Imagination
Saints for Dummies A brisk and illuminating examination of Catholic saints. Devotion
The Courage to Be Free Guy Finley's brief and snappy look at the courage it takes to tread the path of self-discovery. You
The Power of Rest A thought-provoking and handy book on the body, time, rest, and rejuvenation. Nurturing
Awakening the Kind Heart A substantive and practical overview of the spiritual practice of compassion. Compassion
God's Tender Mercy A short but profoundly prophetic assessment of forgiveness and other essentials of the Christian path. Forgiveness
Healing Walks for Hard Times Carolyn Scott Kortge's eight-week walking program designed to sustain healing in the body, mind, and spirit. Nurturing
Let Go Now Meditations on the art of detachment as a tool for recovery and personal transformation. Transformation
Every Day, Holy Day Teachings and practices from the Jewish path of Mussar leading to holiness and wholeness. Teachers
A Mindful Way An eight-week Mindfulness Course designed as a spiritual path to happiness, peace, and freedom. Transformation
The Big Book of Christian Mysticism A remarkable overview of the riches, wisdom, paradoxes, practices, and major figures in Christian mysticism. X-The Mystery
The Happiness Project Lively observations, insights, and practices from a year-long exploration of happiness and its impact on our lives. Joy
Intimacy with God A precise and enlightening overview of Centering Prayer. Devotion