Book Reviews

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A Look at Modern Social Issues By Venerable Master Hsing Yun Examines social issues such as cloning, suicide, euthanasia, aging, and death from a Buddhist perspective. Compassion
A Place at the Table By William J. Elliott 27 diverse interviews with scholars, mystics, and evangelists that add meaning to the author's personal quest. Questing
Jesus By John Dominic Crossan Focuses on Jesus as a Jewish peasant who broke all societal rules in his day. Teachers
Call to Purpose By Richard Solly A path-breaking book about the ways individuals have handled extraordinary sacred moments in their lives. Transformation
In the Salt Marsh By Nancy Willard A collection of poems about the manifold delights and charms of the natural world. Wonder
Beyond the House of the False Lama By George Crane A quirky spiritual memoir about the quest for adventure, mystery and the company of outsiders. Questing
Inner Knowing By Helen Palmer Will appeal to all serious explorers of inner space. Imagination
Essential Feng Shui By Lillian Too A step-by-step guide to this ancient Chinese method of living in tune with the energies of the living earth. Attention
Trusting the Spirit By Richard Cimino Explores the phenomenon of renewalists and reformists in American religion. Faith
One True Thing By Anna Quindlen A novel that tutors us in the art of seeing into the souls of our parents. Love
The Great Failure By Natalie Goldberg Salutes the inner work that must be done in our hearts to accept the flaws of those nearest and dearest to us. You
Keys to Living Well By Venerable Master Hsing Yun A thoughtful primer of spiritual practices essential to a well-rounded life where others are treated with respect, kindness, and compassion. Kindness
Silence By Christina Feldman A rich and enlightening exploration of the breadth and depth of this spiritual practice. Silence
Conscious Evolution By Barbara Marx Hubbard Presents a spirit-motivated plan of action for the twenty-first century. Connections
The Spirit of Intimacy By Sobonfu Some Practical ideas about restoring meaning and purpose to community, marriage, and family. Love
Difficult Conversations By Bruce Patton, Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen Presents skills that can enhance communication between individuals. Listening
Healing through the Dark Emotions By Miriam Greenspan Shows how troubling emotions can be seedbeds for gratitude, faith, and joy when properly nourished. Shadow
Breakfast at the Victory By James P. Carse A fresh approach to everyday experience which can be an unfolding process of personal and spiritual reflection. Attention
Desert Wisdom By Neil Douglas-Klotz Ancient writings with contemporary relevance. Meaning
Last Child in the Woods By Richard Louv A hard-hitting and revealing study of today's wired generation of children who have little or no connection with nature. Play