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The Pleasure Center By Morten L. Kringelbach A neuroscientist's exploration of desire, pleasure, the emotions, and the state of happiness. Questing
The Great Emergence By Phyllis Tickle A look at the reconfigurations of North American Christianity. Transformation
Wide Open By Dawna Markova Meditations that challenge us to do the inner work to awaken our passion and purpose in life. Questing
Common Sense Spirituality By David Steindl-Rast Essays covering 30 years in the development of Brother David's mystical, everyday spirituality based on the practices of gratitude, faith, and hope. Zeal
Small Pleasures By Justine Toms A sprightly collection of 50 essays on everyday spirituality. Meaning
The God of Intimacy and Action By Mary Albert Darling, Tony Campolo Challenges us to a holistic Christianity that blends mystical spirituality with evangelism and a broad sense of justice. Justice
The Tao of Now By Josh Baran A stunning collection of quotations gathered from all religious and spiritual perspectives. Being Present
Fitting In Is Overrated By Leonard Felder Psychological advice for rebels, outsiders, and other creative folk who are positively different. You
The Search for Spirituality By Ursula King An expansive and adventuresome survey to global spirituality and the uncharted territories it is opening up for people. Zeal
The Hidden Spirituality of Men By Matthew Fox An ambitious and wide-ranging overview of the Sacred Masculine. Nurturing
Finding Beauty in a Broken World By Terry Tempest Williams Explores beauty, community, and brokenness in Italy, in the lives of a prairie dog clan in Bryce Canyon in Utah, and in a village in Rwanda. Beauty
This Little Light By Michael O'Neill McGrath Celebrates the life and ministry of an African-American nun, teacher, and singer. Faith
How to Be Happy By Lama Zopa Rinpoche Explores the path of happiness via meditation, compassion, the good heart, and subduing the mind. Joy
Giving - The Sacred Art By Lauren Tyler Wright A rich multifaith guidebook on a lifestyle of generosity. Kindness
Soul Searching By Jonathan Montaldo, Morgan Atkinson A treasure trove of wise commentary and insights on the life and ministry of the Trappist monk Thomas Merton. Meaning
Dog Blessings By June Cotner A delightful collection about what we can learn from and admire about dogs. Teachers
Jean Vanier By Carolyn Whitney-Brown, Jean Vanier A substantive overview of the life and work of Jean Vanier. Transformation
When God Is Gone, Everything Is Holy By Chet Raymo A late-life credo by a religious naturalist who is filled with a wondrous appreciation of this enchanted universe. Wonder
Bulletproof Faith By Candace Chellew-Hodge Sane and sagacious spiritual advice on surviving in a homophobic culture. Faith
The Wisdom of the Buddhist Masters By Roberts Sachs Interviews with nine Buddhist masters on global problems and challenges. Connections