Book Reviews

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The Buddha Eye By Frederick Franck A collection of essays on the multiple meanings of Zen. Meaning
The Five Things We Cannot Change . . . By David Richo Ideas and spiritual practices that are gateways to contentment. Transformation
Common Prayer on Common Ground By Alan Jones A thought-provoking defense of Anglican orthodoxy. Faith
How to Pray By Joseph Nassal, Nancy Burke This nondenominational handbook takes a broad approach to devotional life. Devotion
Quarantine By Jim Crace An alluring parable about pain and pleasure, the two extremes of life. Questing
Sourcebook of the World's Religions By Joel Beversluis A grand example of inter-religious cooperation and understanding. Faith
The Better World Handbook By Brett Johnson, Brian Klocke, Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler Resources and plans of action for individuals and groups working for positive social change. Hope
Some Fruits of Solitude By Eric K. Taylor Filled with sagacious Quaker insights and wise sayings about justice, force, patience, contentment, friendship, balance, respect, generosity, and more. Silence
Behind the War on Terror By Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed An historical context for the latest effort by the United States to expand and consolidate its global power and prestige. Shadow
God's Paintbrush Teacher's Guide By Jeffrey L. Schein, Joseph M. Blair Based on research with children, offers ideas for using this children's book in Jewish and Christian classrooms. Imagination
Passion for Peace By Thomas Merton Prophetic writings against war and violence and defending nonviolence as a Christian way of life. Peace
Celebrating the Third Place By Ray Oldenburg Pays tribute to local hangouts across America dedicated to the fine arts of hospitality and conviviality. Hospitality
Novice to Master By Soko Morinaga A lively and enlightening memoir about the challenges and fulfillments of Zen practice. Being Present
Sabbath Sense By Donna Schaper Shows how we can create a Sabbath sense through spiritual pauses. Imagination
Awakening the Buddha Within By Lama Surya Das A clear-minded and pragmatic primer on the precepts of the Buddha that speak to the contemporary American situation. Transformation
The Power of Ritual By Rachel Pollack Substantive treatment of ritual by a poet and Tarot scholar. Devotion
The World's Greatest Ideas By Nicholas Albery, Nick Temple, Retta Bowen, Stephanie Wienrich Applies imagination to the challenges of twenty-first century living and delivers a cornucopia of fresh ideas and proposals. Imagination
Epicurean Simplicity By Stephanie Mills Shows how this approach to life includes wonder and pleasure and attunement to the small details of existence. Wonder
God's Struggler By Darren Middleton, Peter Bien Pays tribute to this ferociously imaginative Greek novelist, poet and philosopher. Zeal
Christianity for the Rest of Us By Diana Butler Bass A three-year study of mainline Christian congregations that are transforming faith through ten signposts of renewal. Transformation