Book Reviews

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Ace of Freedoms By George Kilcourse Examines this Trappist monk's theology of experience. Meaning
In the Presence of Masters By Reginald A. Ray Material on meditation, personal practice, and spiritual realization. Teachers
Troubled Water By Anita Roddick, Brooke Shelby Biggs A helpful overview of this growing crisis. Justice
The House of Make-Believe By Dorothy G. Singer, Jerome L. Singer Two psychologists on the importance of play and imagination in the different stages of life. Play
Thoughts of a Blind Beggar By Gerald Thomas Straub A collection of Christian meditations on the need to blend contemplation with action and to serve others in self-giving love. Questing
Running to the Mountain By Jon Katz A ruminative and epiphanous book. Transformation
Living by Water By Brenda Peterson Demonstrates the author's mystical appreciation for the natural world and especially water. Reverence
The Rhythm of Compassion By Gail Straub Stories of individuals who have struggled to maintain balance while nurturing self and caring for the world. Compassion
Gandhi Lifelines By Beatrice Tanaka Gathers together some of this ethical giant's cogent thoughts on work, religion, non-violence and much more. Vision
Blue Iris By Mary Oliver Sings the praises of flowers and plants and their abundant delights. Wonder
Animals Matter By Marc Bekoff A convincing exploration of why we should care for and share with animals. Reverence
Concerning the Inner Life By Evelyn Underhill Bracing and relevant insights into the inner life. Reverence
Incarnation By Alfred Corn A fine collection of essays by novelists and poets. Imagination
A Call to Character By Colin Greer, Herbert Kohl Targeted to adults and young people who want to talk about moral issues. Love
The Journals of John Cheever By John Cheever Accounts of this creative American author's struggles with alcoholism and his bisexaulaity. Grace
We Walk the Path Together By Brian Pierce Lifts up and celebrates the common ideas and spiritual practices of the contemporary Zen master and the medieval Christian mystic. Teachers
Ordinary People By Michael True Ways for parents to be thoughtful and purposeful in encouraging children to be good. Meaning
The Spiritual Life By Evelyn Underhill Four radio broadcasts given by the great English mystic in 1936. Devotion
The Green Knight By Iris Murdoch A novel that mixes philosophy and mythology to tell a tale of personal transformation. Transformation
Joshua and the Children By Joseph F. Girzone A fictional tale that offers an alternative to the demons of bigotry and violence which hold so many commuities in their grip. Peace