Book Reviews

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Seek God Everywhere By Anthony de Mello Cogent and creative commentary on the meanings of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Devotion
The Forgiveness Solution By Philip H. Friedman An impressive and multidimensional collection of exercises and practices to nurture forgiveness in us. Forgiveness
Patched Together By Brennan Manning A parabolic story about Willie Juan, a young boy who grows up to be a successful musician, and his encounter with the Man of Sorrows and the amazing grace of God. Grace
Pocket Peace By Allan Lokos A wonderful collection of spiritual practices to do in everyday life modeled and inspired by Buddhist principles. Peace
Dark Green Religion By Bron Taylor An exploration of the global growth of four types of religion in which nature is seen as sacred and worthy of reverent care. Transformation
Transforming Our Painful Emotions By Evelyn Eaton Whitehead, James D. Whitehead Makes a good case for taming and befriending our negative emotions and seeing them as allies rather than as enemies. Transformation
Befriending the Stranger By Jean Vanier A radical overview of the spiritual practice of hospitality. Hospitality
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows By Melanie Joy An exposé of the ideas, prejudices, and numbing of men and women who block out the unsavory details of what is involved in the creation and consumption of animal-based foods. Shadow
Beyond Blue By Therese J. Borchard A creative, courageous, intimate, and helpful memoir and survival guide about one woman's battle with depression. Transformation
Evidence of the Afterlife By Jeffrey Long, Paul Perry Insights into the benefits of near-death experiences and their transformative powers. Transformation
Kabbalah for Inner Peace By Gerald Epstein Presents over sixty imagery exercises that can add depth and meaning to your everyday life and yearning for connection with Spirit. Imagination
Whose Gospel? By James A. Forbes A famous progressive Protestant preacher's views on six contemporary issues. Justice
The We Generation By Michael Ungar Wise advice for parents on how to nurture connections and compassion in the lives of their children. Connections
The Moral Underground By Lisa Dodson A hard-hitting account of the wage-poor middle-class and lower-income families and those willing to bend the rules at work to help them out. Justice
Aspire By Kevin Hall An unusual and appealing uncovering of the hidden and often very revealing meanings of words. Meaning
Prime-Time Health By Martha Sears, William Sears An excellent resource filled with valuable health tips for men and women over fifty who are in a prevent mind-set or repair mode and want to live a longer life. Nurturing
The Green Devotional By Karen Speerstra 350 quotations, poems, essays, and prayers in celebration of loving and caring for the good earth. Reverence
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart By Susan Piver Wise counsel, exercises, and Buddhist spiritual practices that can turn the pain of heartbreak into the joy of healing and wholeness. You
Being True to Life By David Richo Insights and exercises on the writing and reading of poetry as a spiritual practice. You
Waste By Tristram Stuart A hard-hitting and revealing survey of food waste around the world and its many negative consequences. Shadow