Book Reviews

Breathe, You Are Alive! Commentary and spiritual practices on conscious breathing. Nurturing
The Inner Smile A Taoist practice that promotes energy, good health, and joy. Joy
Put Down Your Sword A multidimensional look at the Christian path of creative nonviolence. Peace
The History of Last Night's Dream An erudite exploration of dreams as the nightly journeys of the soul. Imagination
A Persistent Peace An inspiring autobiography of a Jesuit peacemaker who walks his talk in a world of war, violence, and hatred. Peace
Together Under One Roof Revealing and illuminating essays on the Zen path. Connections
Grace's Window A wonder-filled collection of meditations on the art of taking one's days and experiences to God. Devotion
Simple Graces An appealing collection of spiritual poems for meditation and prayer. Devotion
Juicy Pens, Thirsty Paper Exercises, wise counsel, and playful ideas on hatching your creativity in writing. Imagination
Things Hidden Addresses some of the great themes of the Bible including grace, mystery, and power. Meaning
Loneliness An incisive overview of loneliness plus a positive way to handle this widespread malaise. Connections
A New Heart Reflections, actions, and practices for eleven qualities which can transform our lives. Transformation
The Time Paradox A thought-provoking volume that sets out to help us become better and wiser stewards of our time. Transformation
The Gospel According to Bruce Springsteen A steady and substantive overview of the spiritual themes of the songs and albums of Bruce Springsteen. X-The Mystery
Modern Spiritual Masters An anthology of writings from twelve spiritual masters who melded contemplation with compassionate service of others. Justice
Light Comes Through Profound insights into the power of five self-centered emotions, working with others, and emptiness. Transformation
Zen Heart Understandings and practices needed to build a life of awareness, appreciation, and kindness. Attention
The Collected Sermons of William Sloane Coffin An impressive collection of sermons by William Sloan Coffin delivered from 1977 to 1982. Faith
Love as a Way of Life Presents seven steps on the spiritual practice of love in everyday life. Love
When the Past Is Present Exercises and practices to deal with reliving the past in present-day relationships. Shadow