Book Reviews

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The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything By James Martin Shines a light on the importance of everyday spirituality, prayer, and contemplative action in the world. You
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices By Danya Ruttenberg, Elliot N. Dorff A refreshing Jewish examination of sexuality from many different perspectives. Love
The Meaning of Tea By Phil Cousineau, Scott Chamberlain Hoyt An enchanting and wide-ranging look at the calming, healing, and transformative powers of tea. Meaning
Living a Charmed Life By Victoria Moran A lively and uplifting collection of 50 essays to spark our zeal for nurturing ourselves. Nurturing
Spiritual Formation By Henri J. M. Nouwen An excellent primer on the way of the heart and the path of spiritual formation within the Christian tradition. Questing
Stepping Out of Self-Deception By Rodney Smith An exploration of the many different dimensions of emptiness and awakening in the Buddhist tradition. Transformation
Good Character By Musa Kazim Gulcur A substantive assessment of adab as a comprehensive code of conduct for Muslims. Kindness
In the Heart of the World By Mother Teresa A handy compendium of devotional material and wisdom from Mother Teresa. Love
The World Has Changed By Alice Walker, Rudolph P. Byrd Top-notch interviews with Alice Walker from 1973-2009 on her life, her literary output, and her activism. Justice
Deeper Than Words By Brother David Steindl-Rast An illuminating, bold, and unconventional interpretation of the Apostles' Creed by a leader in the field of interreligious dialogue. Faith
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh By Gillian Crow, Metropolitan Anthony Thoughts on prayer and the spiritual life by the former head of the Russian Orthodox Church in Great Britain. Faith
Laugh Your Way to Grace By Susan Sparks A helpful and hopeful book on the importance of humor and laughter in spiritual life. Play
A Little Book of Thank Yous By Addie Johnson Celebrates the many different ways in which we can practice gratitude in our everyday lives. Gratitude
Putting Away Childish Things By Marcus J. Borg A thought-provoking novel about the career challenges facing a popular professor of religious studies. Faith
The Language of Emotions By Karla McLaren Promotes the idea that we see all our emotions as enlightening messengers and spiritual teachers. Teachers
Be Very Afraid By Robert Wuthnow A challenge to rethink how we deal with national crises and catastrophes. Shadow
Fearless By Brenda Shoshanna A timely book on dealing with fear and practicing love on the path to peace of mind. Peace
Full Body Presence By Suzanne Scurlock-Durana A philosophy and practice of Full Body Presence that reveals the rewards that accrue from it. Nurturing
God Is Not One By Stephen Prothero Celebrates the differences between the world religions and provides an insightful guide to eight of them. Meaning
Word Catcher By Phil Cousineau 250 probes of fascinating, mysterious, and enthralling words. Meaning