Book Reviews

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Reaching Out in a Networked World By Lynne M. Baab An accessible and wide-ranging overview of ways congregations can use new communication technologies to their benefit. Connections
The Oblate Life By Gervase Holdaway A variety of essays on the oblate life of devotion, faith and service. Faith
The Art of Being By Dennis Merritt Jones Presents the wisdom of the New Thought movement as the author ponders different aspects of everyday spirituality. Meaning
Huna By Serge Kahili King Ancient shamanic wisdom from Hawaii. Meaning
Haiku Mind By Patricia Donegan A wonderful collection that serves as a springboard to the spiritual practices of being present, attention, wonder, beauty and compassion. Being Present
Lord of Creation By Brendan O'Malley A collection of prayers, worship services, and spiritual practices from Celtic Christianity. Devotion
Home By Marilynne Robinson A companion to the novel Gilead explores familial conflict, the difficulty of forgiveness and the home as a sacred place where anything is possible. Forgiveness
Sin Boldly By Cathleen Falsani Models for us an adventuresome search for grace in all departments of our lives. Grace
Love's Ripening By Ahmad Rezwani, Kabir Helminski New translations of poems by Rumi about love and the opening and softening of the heart. Love
And Never Stop Dancing By Gordon Livingston 30 spunky essays on the challenges and vicissitudes of life. Meaning
New Paths Toward the Sacred By Catherine McCann A philosophical treatise on the search for the Sacred and meaning in our times. Meaning
Razor-Wire Dharma By Calvin Malone A prisoner's stories of practicing Buddhism in prison where silence, kindness, non-harming, and compassion are in short supply. Teachers
Spiritual Liberation By Michael Bernard Beckwith A rousing primer on the path of spiritual maturity and the practice that accompany it. Transformation
Integral Life Practice By Adam Leonard, Ken Wilber, Marco Morelli, Terry Patten An overview of the practices and perspectives that can transform your life, promote inner work, and keep you fully alive every day. Zeal
Thrift By David Blankenhorn A timely and illuminating overview of the value of thrift as a way of thriving. Reverence
Against Joie de Vivre By Phillip Lopate Nineteen urbane essays covering a variety of topics. Meaning
Blessed Relief By Gordon Peerman Elucidates nine spiritual practices that have grown out of his dual citizenship in Christianity and Buddhism. Attention
Finding a Grace-Filled Life By Rick Mathis Explores the many facets of a life animated and filled with Divine grace. Grace
Mindfully Green By Stephanie Kaza The principles and practices of green living and whole Earth thinking. Reverence
The Hour of the Tiger By Megan McKenna Challenges us to face our fears and walk in courage, peace, and love. Shadow