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Living Between Worlds By Philip Sheldrake Examines this rich spiritual tradition. Yearning
The Female Ancestors of Christ By Ann Belford Ulanov Examines the lives of the four women mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus Christ. Devotion
Soulsong By Thomas A. Forsthoefel A poignant paperback on holiness as elucidate in many different religions and spelled out in the lives of the saints and bodhisattvas among us. Love
An Infinity of Little Hours By Nancy Klein Maguire A sensitive portrait of five young men who want to become Carthusian monks and the challenges they face over a five-year period. Faith
10 Principles of Spiritual Parenting By Marsha Walch, Mimi Doe Outlines the essential principles of spiritual parenting and contains many exercises to try at home. Meaning
Seeds of Hope By Henri J. M. Nouwen, Robert Durback A collection of writings organized around the theme of hope. Hope
The Way of Compassion By Martin Rowe A sturdy and ethically provocative collection of essays. Compassion
Fragrant Palm Leaves By Thich Nhat Hanh A stirring testament to the link between mindfulness and social action. Justice
Lives of Moral Leadership By Robert Coles Holds up the lives and deeds of his moral heroes, those who have spurred him on to purposeful action. Vision
Ultimate Journey By Richard Bernstein Recounts an adventuresome and monumental journey of the spirit undertaken by an American following the path of a seventh-century Chinese Buddhist monk. Questing
Attitudes of Gratitude in Love By M. J. Ryan Practical joy enhancers designed to enrich your intimate relationships. Love
Faster By James Gleick A brilliant work of cultural criticism charting the multiple sources of hurry sickness in the time-obsessed culture of the West. Being Present
The Fasting Path By Stephen Harrod Buhner A rounded and fascinating look at a spiritual practice that is rarely discussed in contemporary circles. Transformation
Stripping Down By Donna Schaper Musings on the meaning of renewal in our personal, social, and vocational lives. Transformation
A Good Life By Robert Benson A fine primer on everyday spirituality bolstered by practice. Devotion
Raising Spiritual Children in a Material World By Phil Catalfo Offers tips to parents on creativity, play, silence, and reverencing nature as ways to promote family spirituality. Silence
The Japanese Tea Ceremony Gift Set By Anthony Man-Tu Lee A cogent overview of this meaningful ritual. Beauty
A Short Guide to a Happy Life By Anna Quindlen Wise advice about gratitude, attention and being present. Meaning
Love in Black and White By Gail Mathabane, Mark Mathabane A joint memoir of an interracial couple. Love
In the Zone By Michael Murphy, Rhea White Pins down those elements that open the door to spirituality. X-The Mystery