Book Reviews

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Guardians of Being By Eckhart Tolle, Patrick McDonnell A celebration in words and illustrations of dogs and cats as spiritual teachers of stillness, joy, and being present. Being Present
The Way of Beauty By Francois Cheng Five elegant and philosophical meditations on the meaning of beauty. Beauty
The Green Collar Economy By Van Jones A passionate, visionary, and hopeful look at what it will take to establish a lively and vital green collar economy in America. Vision
Rashi By Elie Wiesel Tribute to an eleventh-century rabbi and illustrious interpreter of the Bible and other sacred texts. Meaning
Ulysses and Us By Declan Kiberd A creative, in-depth, and profound examination of the novel Ulysses and its riches of wisdom shining through the ordinary events of everyday life. Meaning
52 Ways to Create an AIDS-free World By Donald E. Messer A way to respond to the AIDS crisis for each week of the year. Nurturing
The Challenge of the Soul By Niles Elliot Goldstein Presents eight character qualities which enable and embolden us to be spiritual warriors. Meaning
We Get to Carry Each Other By Greg Garrett A substantive evaluation of U2 as a superstar band with a spiritual perspective emphasizing justice and peace. Justice
A Good Neighbor By Robert Benson Reflections on four spiritual practices suggested by the Rule of St. Benedict to deepen and enrich our participation in community. Love
Prayerfulness By Robert J. Wicks An explorationof the challenges of spiritual intimacy and prayer. Devotion
The Buddha's Wish for the World By Monshu Koshin Ohtani Writings from a Pure Land Buddhist in Japan about everyday spirituality. Compassion
Discernment By Rose Mary Dougherty An in-depth treatment of the mysteries and messages of discernment as a spiritual practice. Devotion
Natural Wakefulness By Gaylon Ferguson Explanations of the path of mindful awareness in the Buddhist tradition. Attention
The Tibetan Book of Meditation By Lama Christie McNally A well-rounded synthesis of Tibetan Buddhist meditation practices and commentaries on them. Attention
Happiness By Thich Nhat Hanh A glorious, down-to-earth and practical book containing the key practices developed by Thich Nhat Hanh over the past 60 years. Attention
The Art of Ritual By Renee Beck, Sydney Barbara Metrick Ceremonies and rituals of your own creation that foster, healing, growth, and change. Transformation
Renewal By Eknath Easwaran An enlightening collection of essays on practices leading to spiritual transformation. Transformation
It's Not The End of the World By Joan Borysenko A short and snappy spiritual primer on harvesting hardship, developing resilience, and moving beyond disappointment to a fresh future. Vision
The Hope By Andrew Harvey A vision of the transformation of society brought about by Sacred Activists who wed mystical passion with radical change in the world. Transformation
Dawn Light By Diane Ackerman A lively and creative journey through the wonderland of dawn. Reverence