Book Reviews

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Living the Questions By Sam M. Intrator Explores the contributions of Parker J. Palmer to education, community, spirituality, and social change. Questing
A Faith Worth Believing By Tom Stella Ventures out of the cramped and confining beliefs of parochial Christianity into more expansive and mysterious territory. Faith
Good is the Flesh By Jean Denton A thoughtful collection of essays for Christians to help them upgrade their views on the spiritual dimensions of stewardship of their bodies. Faith
Praying with Jesus and Mary By Leonardo Boff Cogent analysis of two major Christian prayers with an emphasis upon the Kingdom of God and justice. Devotion
Sitting With Sufis By Mary Blye Howe An interfaith gem that ought to embolden others to act upon their deepest yearnings to draw closer to God. Hospitality
Blessings for God's People By Thomas G. Simons A collection of blessings to be used in the home, at church, during special rituals, and in our days and doings. Devotion
The Holy Thursday Revolution By Beatrice Bruteau Presents the two teaching events of Holy Thursday -- Footwashing and Holy Communion -- as entry gates into a new way of living and loving in a world of domination, power, and separation. Transformation
An Invitation to Christian Yoga By Nancy Roth 25 exercises from hatha yoga along with ways to see them as body prayers.
Sacred Journey By Swamini Krishnamrita Prana New insights into the extraordinary life and healing work of Amma, known as the Hugging Saint. Nurturing
Spiritual Exercises By Nancy Roth Integrated body exercises and spiritual practices as vehicles for God's purposes. Devotion
Stations of the Light By Mary Ford-Grabowsky Outlines spiritual practices of the Way of Light from Easter through Pentecost. Devotion
The Road of Life By David Adam Salutes the practices of wonder and mystery as essential to spirituality. Wonder
Heart of Wisdom, Mind of Calm By Christina Feldman A wonderful collection of 58 guided meditations to nurture spiritual growth. Attention
Everything Arises, Everything Falls Away By Ajahn Chah Focuses on right view, impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, letting go, and other essential Buddhist teachings. Being Present
The Teacher's Way By Maria Lichtmann Opens up this profession as a spiritual practice. Attention
The Rumi Collection By Camille Helminski, Jelaluddin Rumi, Kabir Helminski A treasure trove of spiritual gems that will delight avid Rumi fans and extend his audience even more among the uninitiated. Devotion
Zen Sex By Philip Toshio Sudo A good case for the transcendent communion that can take place in the act of making love. Being Present
The Dark Night of the Soul By Gerald G. May A cogent assessment of this spiritual passage in life. Transformation
A Call to Compassion By Aura Glaser Shows how this spiritual practice is integral to psychological health and wholeness. Compassion
The Wet Engine By Brian Doyle Salutes stories, prayers, love, and service.