Book Reviews

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Just Add Buddha! By Franz Metcalf A diverse and edifying collection of practices to use in annoying and difficult circumstances. Teachers
Tibetan Ting-Sha By Robert Beer An excellent gift for those on a multifaith path. Devotion
Spiritual Notes to Myself By Hugh Prather Honors the beauty, mystery, and grace at the heart of the spiritual adventure of life. Connections
Right View, Right Life By Jiko Kohno Wide-ranging spiritual advice that is wise. Being Present
Mediators Between Human and Divine By John Macquarrie Pays homage to nine bright stars in the human sky. Teachers
Subtle Wisdom By Master Sheng-yen Keen insights into enlightenment and letting go. Compassion
Lover By Mark Robert Waldman Probes the depths of this powerful archetype with selections ranging from childhood experiences and adolescent fantasies to adult marriages and the yearning for intimacy. Love
Culture Wars By James Davison Hunter A hard-hitting work of cultural criticism. Shadow
Put Your Heart on Paper By Henriette Anne Klauser 50 chapters on writing as a catalyst to intimacy. Imagination
Geography of Religion By John L. Esposito, Susan Tyler Hitchcock A magisterial overview of the geographic origins and growth of five major traditions. Hospitality
Awakening to Kabbalah By Rav Michael Laitman A rigorous introduction to the mystical spirituality of Kabbalah. Yearning
Erotic Haiku By Hiroaki Sato A delightful collection of haiku to bring us back to the present moment and give us a chance to be playful and totally focused on the flesh. Play
Parenting With Spirit By Jane Bartlett Principles and concrete ideas for encouraging a family's spiritual life at home and in the world. Nurturing
The Divine Deli By John H. Berthrong A call to a multifaith approach with conscious use of religious ideas, practices, symbols, prayers, and sensibilities. Hospitality
Divinity in Disguise By Kevin Anderson Playful meaning-makers and superb examples of everyday spirituality. Joy
The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking By Brother Rick Curry Explores the spirituality of cooking. Meaning
A Year with Rumi By Coleman Barks, Jelaluddin Rumi A perfect way to stop the world everyday by spending time with the ecstatic spiritual poetry of Rumi. Yearning
In the Tennessee Country By Peter Taylor A novel which demonstates how self-destructive it is to compare our life with others. Gratitude
The Real State of The Union By Ted Halstead Addresses issues not being dealt with adequately during an election year. Vision
Confronted by God By Cynthia L. Shattuck, Fredrica Harris Thompson Insights and challenges from an inspiring and prophetic Christian educator. Justice