Book Reviews

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Happiness By Matthieu Ricard A Buddhist monk's understanding of happiness as the deep sense of flourishing that arises from a healthy mind as well as a a way of interpreting the world. Joy
The Living I Ching By Deng Ming-Dao A new translation of the I Ching that opens up its rich imagery and treasure trove of Chinese wisdom. Transformation
The Coconut Monk By Thich Nhat Hanh A children's story set in Vietnam that models the path of peace and nonviolence. Peace
The Interior Castle By Teresa of Avila , Mirabai Starr A fresh and lyrical translation of a mystical classic. Love
Milton H. Erickson, M.D. By Betty Alice Erickson, Bradford Keeney A tribute to the life and work of psychotherapist Milton Erickson. Being Present
On Our Way Home By Bob Herhold Short stories and poignant observations on death and dying from a Christian perspective. Faith
A Dark Oval Stone By Marsena Konkle A novel about one wife's journey into the far country of grief. Transformation
Grieving By Jerusha Hull McCormack An illuminating, nuanced, and lyrical anatomy of grief. Transformation
Cultivating a Compassionate Heart By Thubten Chodron Helpful meditations, visualizations, and mantras for Buddhists who want to cultivate a compassionate heart in everyday life. Compassion
CrazyBusy By Edward M. Hallowell A top-notch guide to dealing with brain overload and the resulting stress of our ultra-fast, ultra-competitive, attention-deficit society Attention
Portable Reiki By Tanmaya Honervogt Ways to treat yourself using Reiki techniques to harmonize and heal the body, mind, and soul. Nurturing
Silence By Robert Sardello Explores the multidimensional riches of the spiritual practice of silence. Silence
On Your Mark By Megan McKenna A rigorous and deeply spiritual commentary on the Gospel of Mark. Faith
The Very Lowly By Christian Bobin A lyrical and mystical book that will teach your soul to sing! Joy
The Last Week By John Dominic Crossan, Marcus J. Borg The events and encounters during the last week in Jesus' life, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark and explored by two progressive contemporary Jesus scholars. Transformation
The Energy of Prayer By Thich Nhat Hanh A thoughtful and enlightening overview of prayer and the healing and helpful energies it can generate. Devotion
Truly Our Sister By Elizabeth A. Johnson Pays tribute to this first-century peasant who fulfilled her mission as a friend of God and a prophet. Faith
A Code of Jewish Ethics By Joseph Telushkin A treasure trove of ways to improve your character from Jewish tradition. Meaning
The Woman's Book of Spirit By Sue Patton Thoele A juicy collection of meditations for women filled with inspiring material on heart energy. Nurturing
The Convict Christ By Jens Soering Reflects upon how followers of Jesus, a condemned and executed criminal, should look at the plight of prisoners in today's criminal justice system. Justice