Book Reviews

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The Myth of Stress By Andrew Bernstein A helpful reframing of the causes of stress along with a process to transform and reduce it. Meaning
Teaching Spirits By Joseph Epes Brown An examination of the spiritual themes that animate Native American cultures and communities. Teachers
The Power of Compassion By Pamela Bloom A sterling collection of stories about compassion in the Buddhist tradition. Compassion
Why Good Things Happen to Good People By Jill Neimark, Stephen Post A bold and innovative exploration of generous behavior, based on scientific research and psychological insights. Love
Beyond Vengeance, Beyond Duality By Sylvia Clute A scary portrait of the pervasiveness of dualistic thinking contrasted with rise of unity consciousness as a hopeful alternative. Unity
The Losses of Our Lives By Nancy Copeland-Payton An insightful guide to letting go of losses and celebrating the incredible gifts of life and grace. Transformation
Radical Judaism By Arthur Green An enlightening mystical overview of radical Judaism and its interpretation of God, Torah, Israel, and God's image in all. Meaning
Drive By Daniel H. Pink A research-based study of what boosts worker performance while creating greater life satisfaction. Meaning
Perfection By Michael J. Hyde Examines the benefits and burdens of the quest for perfection. Meaning
The Tao of Forgiveness By William Martin A fascinating and fruitful exploration of forgiveness through Taoist and Zen stories, poems, questions, and exercises. Forgiveness
How Much Is Enough? By Richard K. Payne A scholarly collection of essays on Buddhist understanding of and approaches to the environment. Connections
Be Still By Jane Vennard Ideas on planning and leading a contemplative retreat where silence, listening, and waiting are emphasized. Devotion
The Shadow Effect By Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson Different perspectives and prescriptions from three bestselling spiritual writers on dealing with our shadows. Shadow
A Prayer for the Earth By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso A top-drawer story about Noah's wife and her caretaking mission during the flood, modeling for us a nurturing love for the Earth. Nurturing
Each Breath A Smile By Sister Susan, Thich Nhat Hanh Demonstrates for children the benefits that come from mindfulness. Being Present
A Whole New Mind By Daniel H. Pink A thought-provoking and highly creative assessment of a new era of art and heart, where the entire mind must be used at work and in all of our activities. Attention
The Green Hour By Todd Christopher A sprightly sampler of ideas and activities designed for families as they play together and explore the natural world during a green hour every day. Play
A Different Kind of Luxury By Andy Couturier Profiles of eleven men and women who have discovered ways to live simple, creative, fulfilled, and contented lives in rural Japan. Questing
Oscar Romero and the Communion of Saints By Scott Wright Richly illustrated biography of the prophet and martyr Oscar Romero. Transformation
Mandela's Way By Richard Stengel Presents 15 core qualities of Nelson Mandela's character and leadership abilities. Teachers