Book Reviews

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Making Peace with Death and Dying By Judith Johnson A caring and intelligent book of practices for understanding death and end of life. Compassion
Yoke By Jessamyn Stanley Yoga of the everyday for the rest of us. Forgiveness
The Lost Notebooks of Sisyphus By Phil Cousineau A retelling of the myth of Sisyphus, showing its meaning for us today. Zeal
River of Offerings By Jennifer Prugh A beautifully written and photographed account of the importance of the sacred Ganges River in South Asian devotional life. Devotion
A More Perfect Union By Adam Russell Taylor, John Lewis (foreword) An exploration of the power of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s moral vision to heal U.S. divides today. Justice
The Book of Tiny Prayer By Micah Bucey A collection of prayers from the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic capturing yearnings, opportunities, and collective responsibilities. Devotion
Voices from Larung Gar By Holly Gayley (editor) An anthology illustrating ways in which monks and nuns are engaging modern social issues. Teachers
Have Hope By Maggie Oman Shannon A daybook of inspirational quotes matched to events and mentors who demonstrate reasons to have hope. Hope
How to Love Animals By Henry Mance Stories of first-hand experiences which supply reasons to radically change the way we treat animals. Reverence
Grace-filled Moments with Sr. Joan By Joan Chittister A fresh batch of teachings from a spiritual polymath. Listening
Heart Medicine By Radhule Weininger Skills and practices to find freedom from traumatic pain. Transformation
Rescuing the Light By Martin Prechtel Samples of the indigenous wisdom of the Mayan sacred tradition. Beauty
Why Can't Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? By Stephen R. Haynes Overview of the history and distinct ethos of 12-Step recovery fellowships Transformation
The Inner Work of Age By Connie Zweig A toolkit of perspectives and practices for older people on re-imagining life as a purpose-filled elder. Questing
Transform Now Plowshares By Carole Sargent The inspiring story of three religious people willing to go to jail for their convictions. Justice
Friending Rosie By Judith Wright Favor, Rosie Alfaro A memoir that reveals the value of building relationships with people who are behind bars. Connections
God Is a Black Woman By Christena Cleveland A psychologist and theologian's explorations of the Sacred Black Feminine juxtaposed to the "whitemalegod" who needs to be knocked down. You
The Making of an Old Soul By Carol Orsborn A guide to navigating and understanding the complete arc of life. Questing
Bhakti Shakti By Pranada Comtois Guidance for experiencing and feeling divine love. Love
The Bear Is My Father By Bear Heart, Reginah WaterSpirit Insights for living well, with spirit, from a great late Indigenous medicine man. Imagination