Book Reviews

The Color of Gratitude Meditative poems designed spur us to greater attentiveness and appreciation for wonder, surprises, and epiphanies. Wonder
The Naked Now A challenge to the world's religions to foster mysticism, nonduality, and the contemplative mind. Unity
Less Is More Beautiful visuals of the natural world and insightful little essays on everyday spirituality. Transformation
Community A timely and cogent presentation of ways in which we can transform communities and create a richer sense of interdependence. Transformation
Ostriches, Dung Beetles, and Other Spiritual Masters An innovative and enlightening work on the wisdom offered by wild animals in Africa. Teachers
Grace Insights gained while working for peace during a pilgrimage that ends in the hotspots of Israel and Palestine. Peace
An Emerald Earth A stirring Sufi call to the inner and outer work necessary to open our hearts and to mend the world. Meaning
Essence of the Upanishads Rounded and robust interpretations of Indian spirituality as revealed in the Katha Upanishad. Meaning
Now That You've Gone Home Stories, meditations, and prayers to help us negotiate the tricky and often troublesome journey of grief. Love
Lights on a Ground of Darkness A poet's tribute to his mother, her family, and their legacy to him. Connections
Praying with the Body Prayers inspired by the Psalms that use words and body postures and gestures. Devotion
Waking Up to This Day An examination of nine steps to the art of truly being present. Being Present
Buddha's Brain A watershed work about how to transform the brain with the mind and spiritual practices. Transformation
A Book of Hours An inspiring collection of devotional writings by Henri Nouwen keyed to the monastic hours of the day. Devotion
The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse A 21-day course for detoxification and spiritual renewal. You
The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition Presents detachment, contentment, and a sense of inner worth as the basic sources of happiness. Joy
Dreaming Me An inspiring memoir about the spiritual practices of you and transformation. Wisdom You
Eternal Life A masterful meditation on God, religion, human consciousness, death, and eternity. Faith
Connected An immensely revealing and thought-provoking overview of social networks and how the spiritual practice of connections is changing and transforming our lives. Connections
Wonderland A sprightly use of Alice in Wonderland as a spur to seeing ourselves clearly and discovering our oneness with everything. Devotion