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The Promised Land By Nicholas Lemann Puts into perspective the problems of the black underclass in America. Justice
More Home Cooking By Laurie Colwin Muses on the joys and rewards of food, eating and fellowship. Imagination
Once Upon a Midlife By Allan B. Chinen 20 tales from around the world. You
It's a Meaningful Life By Bo Lozoff An inspiring book packed with spiritual practices to help develop both inner and external spirituality. Meaning
The Future of Success By Robert B. Reich A brilliant overview of the high price of success in our society. Attention
The Hunger for More By Laurence Shames Characterizes the 80s as an age of greed. Meaning
Turtle Moon By Alice Hoffman Celebrates the surprises that can transform our lives. X-The Mystery
Aphrodite By Isabel Allende Salutes pleasure as a dance in which all the senses come alive. Wonder
About This Life By Barry Lopez A look at the world with an exquisite reverence towards all living creatures. Reverence
Original Self By Thomas Moore In 59 essays, the author muses upon the multidimensional and always fruitful journeys of the soul. You
Leaving a Trace By Alexandra Johnson Plenty of good advice on journaling. Nurturing
Light Waves By David K. Reynolds Translates many of the essential principles of Constructive Living into poetic musings about everyday life, feelings, and doing well. Attention
Dipa Ma By Amy Schmidt Pays tribute to this Indian meditation master whose peaceful presence was one of her many spiritual gifts. Grace
Crossing Open Ground By Barry Lopez A good case for the ecological vision which reverences all plants and creatures. Reverence
A Listening Heart By David Steindl-Rast Challenges us to celebrate God's graces through the radar of our senses and the practice of gratitude. Gratitude
A Big Enough God By Sara Maitland Spells out some of the benefits of believing in a huge, wild, dangerous God. You
Writers Dreaming By Naomi Epel Interviews with 26 writers on the impact of dreams on their work. Imagination
Speaking of Reading By Nadine Rosenthal Explores the pleasures of voracious readers and the frustrations of those who can't find time to read or can't read well. Attention
State of the World 2005 By The Worldwatch Institute Important evaluations, statistics, and challenges for the future well-being of the humankind and the planet. Meaning
Brother Roger of Taize By Brother Roger, Marcello Fidanzio An anthology of writings from the founder and prior of the Taize community in Franc Love