Book Reviews

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The Rock That Is Higher By Madeleine L'Engle Explores the central role story has played in her life and work. Imagination
She Who Prays By Jane Richardson Jensen, Patricia Harris-Watkins A soul-stretching devotional resource filled with extraordinarily rich material from all religions. Devotion
Pathways to Peace By A. Jean Lesher Quotations from sacred scriptures and spiritual leaders of all the world religions on bringing peace to the weary and war-torn earth. Peace
Wanting Enlightenment Is a Big Mistake By Hyon Gak, Seung Sahn Dharma talks and teaching stories on the art of being present by a Korean Zen Master. Being Present
Take This Job and Love It By Matthew Gilbert An exceptionally fine book on work as an opportunity for sacred meaning, enlightenment, and service of others. Meaning
Understanding Men's Passages By Gail Sheehy An edifying guide to the changes in the lives of post-patriarchal men. Transformation
Wheel of Great Compassion By Lorne Ladner Overview of this Tibetan Buddhist devotional practice. Devotion
The Spirit of Silence By John Lane Makes a good case for silence and solitude as launch pads for love, creativity and personal renewal. Silence
Crying at the Movies By Madelon Sprengnether Demonstrates how some screen dramas can be a catalyst to soulmaking and spiritual healing. You
Expect a Miracle By Dan Wakefield Engaging accounts of individuals whose lives have been enriched by experiences which defy logic and the consensus view of reality. Openness
The Life of Hinduism By John Stratton Hawley, Vasudha Narayanan Twenty essays on the diversity of contemporary Hinduism. Devotion
The Intention Experiment By Lynne McTaggart How human thought and intention can be used to make the world a better place. Transformation
The Art of Peace By Jeffrey Hopkins Nine Nobel Peace Laureates discuss roadblocks to peace in the world. Justice
Naikan By Gregg Krech An invaluable resource for anyone who practices everyday spirituality. Gratitude
The Importance of Being Lazy By Al Gini An entertaining critique of our work-obsessed culture. Play
A View from the Ridge By Morris West Musings by this Australian novelist about his spiritual journey. Meaning
Urgings of the Heart By Noreen Cannon, Wilkie Au Focuses on the path to holiness and wholeness. Transformation
Sloth By Wendy Wasserstein Lances the excesses of self-improvement programs and our achievement-oriented culture. Shadow
The Enneagram of Passions and Virtues By Sandra Maitri An incisive melding of psychology and spirituality that covers the passions and virtues that animate our days. You
Faith Styles By John R. Mabry A fine resource for spiritual directors outlining six faith styles and giving interfaith hospitality a good name. Faith