Book Reviews

Spiritual Delights and Delusions Makes a good case for spiritual realism based on the constant practice of silence. Silence
A Commuter's Guide to Enlightenment Spiritual practices and meditations on turning commuting into an opportunity for enlightenment. Teachers
Spot of Grace A collection of inspirational stories about individuals who have been agents of grace for others or recipients of encouragement and kindness themselves. Grace
To Bless the Space Between Us A salute to blessings as a way of life and a source of meaning, beauty, wonder, grace, healing and transformation. Gratitude
Choosing to Love the World A top-drawer collection of meditations by Thomas Merton. Love
The Backdoor to Enlightenment A secular method of self-improvement based on the Six Perfections of the Buddha. Transformation
Righteous Indignation A sturdy anthology callings Jews to a passion for justice similar to the righteous indignation of the ancient prophets. Justice
Diversity of Vocations Celebrates the discernment of vocation as a spiritual adventure filled with joy and mystery and meaning. Listening
Gandhi & Jesus A trenchant presentation of the nonviolence of Jesus and Mahatma Gandhi as a path of speaking truth to power. Peace
The Chocolate Cake Sutra A challenge to each of us to become adventurers and take on whatever feeds us in the deepest possible way. Joy
Here Comes Everybody An incisive overview of the social networking revolution spawned by the Internet. Transformation
Holy Simplicity Explores the importance of the little way in the lives of three saintly Catholic women. You
Following Sound into Silence Explores devotional chanting as a meaningful and rewarding spiritual practice. Devotion
12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery A helpful and healing resource with strategies for battling with self-destructive behavior in addiction. Transformation
Buddha Is As Buddha Does A solid and substantive presentation of the ten transformative practices behind the Bodhsattva path of compassion. Compassion
Juno: The Shooting Script The shooting script from one of the brightest and funniest films of 2007. Kindness
A Life at Work The bestselling writer's advice on how to dig deeper and discover the soulful meanings of your life's work. You
Hospitality - The Sacred Art Presents hospitality as a spiritual practice that enriches all aspects of our private and public lives. Hospitality
The Psychology of Romantic Love A fine work on understanding and improving a love relationship. Love
Smile for No Good Reason Brief and spiffy meditations on the 12 principles of Attitudinal Healing Love