Book Reviews

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The Circle of Life By Joyce Rupp, Macrina Wiederkehr A wonderful devotional resource about nature as a great spiritual teacher. Devotion
Ghosts in the Garden By Beth Kephart Reveals how this place became a spiritual retreat. Transformation
A Revolution of Love By David Scott A rounded and revealing portrait of this extraordinary Catholic nun. Love
Rumi: The Book of Love By Coleman Barks, Rumi Challenges us to join the mystic caravan where the mysteries and the magnificence of the Beloved are celebrated. Love
Happiness By Joan Duncan Oliver A broad range of material presented to help us understand the elusive bluebird of happiness. Joy
Stop the Next War Now By Jodie Evans, Medea Benjamin An inspiring and thought-provoking collection of essays and other resources for those who are determined to create a more peaceful world. Peace
Let Us Break Bread Together By Michael Smith, Rami Shapiro A Passover seder designed to be used by Christians. Devotion
God in the Moment By Kathy Coffey A down-to-earth and refreshing book on prayer. Devotion
The American Book of Dying By Henriette Anne Klauser, Richard F. Groves A fine resource for nonprofessional caretakers who want a toolkit for being present with a dying relative or friend. Being Present
Becoming Fully Human By Joan Chittister Twelve soul-stretching meditations on issues that touch the central core of our lives in relationship to God, the world, and others. Meaning
Kabbalah and the Power of Dreaming By Catherine Shainberg An excellent resource designed for those who want to make the most of their imagination through inner-vision exercises. Imagination
The Woman's Book of Guardians By Peg Streep How to use guardians, including goddesses, animal spirits, and totems, to bring various emotions or qualities into your life. Nurturing
Keepers of the Story By Megan McKenna, Tony Cowan Tales from all religions and cultures that take us to the deep places inside where the soul comes alive. X-The Mystery
Coming to Our Senses By Jon Kabat-Zinn The opus magnum of one of the pioneers of mind/body medicine. Being Present
The Sacred Art of Chant By Ana Hernandez A summary of this practice with suggestions of chants for gratitude, peace, compassion, and other intentions. Devotion
Jewish Ritual By Daniel Judson, Kerry M. Olitsky A handy interfaith guidebook. Devotion
Were You There? By Erik Kolbell Challenges us to see ourselves in the actions and reactions of those surrounding Jesus during his last days. Devotion
Reclaiming the Body in Christian Spirituality By Thomas Ryan Essays on revising our ideas of and practices with our bodies. Reverence
Open to Desire By Mark Epstein A compelling case for the essential component of desire in human existence. Yearning
A Moth to the Flame By Connie Zweig A novel about how Rumi's life was transformed through his relationship with the wandering dervish Shams of Tabriz. Yearning