Book Reviews

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War and the Soul By Edward Tick A thought-provoking assessment of healing approaches for veterans and a stinging critique of America's adoration for war. Shadow
The Way Things Are By Huston Smith, Phil Cousineau Philosophical insights, cross-cultural epiphanies, religious truths, memorable stories, and a wonderful batch of juicy quotations about the human adventure. Meaning
Beyond Absence By Edward Searl A thoughtful and inspiring collection of poems, quotations and readings about death and grieving. Teachers
Sri Ramakrishna, The Face of Silence By Dhan Gopal Mukerji, Swami Adiswarananda, Swami Nikhilananda Two superb overviews of the life and work of Sri Ramakrishna, India's pioneer of spiritual hospitality. Teachers
Practical Theology By Terry A. Veling Brings theology out of the ivory tower and down into the streets where people must practice hospitality. Meaning
Hymns to an Unknown God By Sam Keen A book of deep spiritual wisdon and down-to-earth practicality. Questing
Eucharist with a Small "e" By Miriam Therese Winter A clarion call for Christians to live sacramental lives always giving thanks to God, telling their stories, and walking in the Way of Jesus. Grace
Spiritual Disciplines By Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Sixty-two spiritual disciplines for Christian communities. Transformation
The Cave of the Heart By Shirley du Boulay A fascinating spiritual biography of a Benedictine monk in India who found in Hinduism his yearning to lay hold of eternity in the present moment. Hospitality
Home Enlightenment By Annie B. Bond A handy and comprehensive resource for nurturing your living space in order to keep it beautiful and filled with healing energy. Nurturing
Streams of Grace By Abbe Henri de Tourville, Robin Waterfield Wise and edifying advice from a sagacious nineteenth-century spiritual director. Grace
Reiki Healing Touch and the Way of Jesus By Bruce G. Epperly, Katherine Gould Epperly A fine overview of the role of reiki healing touch within Christian communities. Transformation
365 Energy Boosters By Sondra Kornblatt, Susannah Seton Exercises, supplements, and activities that can be used to rev yourself up when your energy is low and you feel draggy. Nurturing
Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting By Holly W. Whitcomb Ways waiting can become a spiritual teacher. Teachers
Meaning & Mitzvah By Goldie Milgram A wonderful handbook of Jewish spiritual practices that will bring joy and meaning into your life. Meaning
The Earth Path By Starhawk Starhawk's earth-cherishing philosophy along with spiritual practices and exercises for living in harmony with nature. Attention
Praying with the Desert Mothers By Mary Forman Survey of the lives and the devotional practices of the early Christian desert mothers. Devotion
Manifesting God By Thomas Keating An expansion of our limited ideas about God with discussions of grace and centering prayer. Devotion
The Inner Journey By Philip Novak Poems, essays, and spiritual teachings about the heart of Buddhism. Attention
Summer By Gary Schmidt, Susan Felch Poems, essays, and stories to celebrate the delights of the season of summer. Play