Book Reviews

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Water, Wind, Earth, and Fire By Christine Valters Paintner Shows many ways the four elements can draw us closer to the natural world, God, and a richer prayer life. Devotion
Savor By Lilian Cheung, Thich Nhat Hanh A Buddhist approach to weight loss based on mindfulness, exercise, and nutritional science. Attention
Chants of a Lifetime By Krishna Das A fascinating and heartfelt collection of stories, teachings and commentary by the man who has been called the chant master of American yoga. Devotion
Singing Meditation By Liz Hill, Ruthie Rosauer A fascinating and inspiring primer on the spiritual practice of singing meditation ad the basics of starting a group. You
Making Space for the Spirit By Kathleen Long Bostrom An accessible primer on everyday spirituality. Nurturing
Halos and Avatars By Craig Detweiler Salutes video gaming as an opportunity for stressed and pressured kids to find a creative outlet for play. Play
Living in Two Worlds By Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa), Michael Oren Fitzgerald An impressive and soul-stirring presentation of the life and writings of Charles Eastman, the first great Native American author. Reverence
Awakening to the Spirit World By Hank Wesselman, Sandra Ingerman A wise and comprehensive overview of the ancient spiritual practice of shamanism with its meditative, healing, and transformative capacities. Transformation
Living Well with Pain and Illness By Vidyamala Burch Practical suggestions plus an overview of the relevance of meditation and mindful living for those hobbled by pain and illness. Attention
A Faith of Your Own By Ronald J. Allen A challenge to believers to explore the basic elements of their Christian faith to see how they might have changed or evolved. Faith
Contemplative Practices in Action By Thomas G. Plante, Editor An introduction to Eastern and Western contemplative practices and their health benefits. Attention
Saving Jesus from the Church By Robin R. Meyers Calls for a radical change in churches by putting the faithful on the path of Jesus and seeing Christianity as compassion, not condemnation. Faith
Final Journeys By Maggie Callanan Wise advice on death, dying, and grief from a hospice nurse who has worked with patients and their loved ones since 1981. Nurturing
The Second Book of the Tao By Stephen Mitchell Translations and audacious interpretations of Lao-tzu's disciple Chuang-tzu and Confucius's grandson Tzu-Ssu. Openness
The Three Marriages By David Whyte An engaging and imaginative examination of the triumphs and tragedies of human belonging. You
Sum By David Eagleman A wildly imaginative collection of tales about possible afterlives. Openness
Acedia & Me By Kathleen Norris An incisive and edifying memoir and meditation on acedia, a debilitating condition of the soul. Being Present
What Matters Most By James Hollis A Jungian interpretation of the meaning of life and the importance of soul, imagination, wonder, and mystery. Meaning
The Green Bible A green version of the Bible with helpful resources on creation care. Nurturing
The Animal Manifesto By Marc Bekoff A passionate and convincing description of the plight of animals and why we need to treat them with more compassion. Compassion