Book Reviews

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Centuries of Holiness By Richard Valantasis An ambitious and soul-stretching collection of 100 essays relating the early wisdom of the Eastern Church to the complexities of the postmodern world. Meaning
Stranger Than Fiction By Zach Helm Screenplay for the comedy about the spiritual transformation of an IRS clerk. Meaning
Yoga and the Quest for the True Self By Stephen Cope Presents a vigorous and thought-provoking overview of the psychology, philosophy, and practice of yoga, a 4,000-year-old path of liberation. Questing
Longing for Certainty By Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano An explanation of Buddhist principles as they present themselves in daily life and nature. Attention
The Unconquerable World By Jonathan Schell Makes a good case against the use of force as a national policy for the United States. Peace
Fortunate Lives By Robb Foreman Dew An unforgettable family novel by Robb Forman Dew. Hope
The Lost Art of Compassion By Lorne Ladner A thorough and enthusiastic job covering this important spiritual practice. Compassion
Love Poems from God By Daniel Ladinsky The inspired words of mystics who savored play, imagination, and devotion as spiritual practices. Devotion
What Are You Afraid Of? By Lavinia Plonka Exercises to help combat many different kinds of fear. Transformation
Work from the Inside Out By Nancy O'Hara Demonstrates ways of finding meaning in our work using Buddhism mindfulness practice and practical wisdom. Being Present
Walking with Thomas Merton By Robert Waldron A succinct and illuminating assessment of this mystical priest as a spiritual mentor for today. Attention
When You're Falling, Dive! By Cheri Huber Salutes the healing powers of awareness and living in the present moment as antidotes to a life of constant resistances to what is happening to us. Attention
Violence By Wolfgang Huber Lays bare the pervasiveness of aggression around the world in our private and public lives. Compassion
The Search for Meaning By Phillip L. Berman Chroncicles the diversity of moral and spiritual beliefs in this country. Meaning
Praying a New Story By Michael Morwood The perfect resource for small groups interested in exploring new avenues of devotion and spiritual practice. Devotion
Blowing the Lid Off the God-Box By Anne Robertson Makes a good case for openness and respecting the mysteries of God. X-The Mystery
How Can I Help? By Paul Gorman, Ram Dass A watershed work for those in the helping professions. Compassion
Slow Food By Ben Watson, Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Editore Celebrates these commendable virtues under attack from fast-food franchises all over the globe. Reverence
Outerbridge Reach By Robert Stone A novel about the midlife quest of a yacht salesman. Questing
The Wound of Knowledge By Rowan Williams An overview of Christian spirituality from the New Testament to St. John of the Cross in the sixteenth century by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Faith