Book Reviews

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The Gendered Atom By Theodore Roszak Presents a feminist critique of male-dominated science. Meaning
It's Easier Than You Think By Sylvia Boorstein A relaxed, down-to-earth primer on Buddhism. Attention
By Force of Fantasy By Ethel S. Person Explores this inner worked along with daydreams and reveries. Imagination
The Lost Father By Mona Simpson An alluring novel about a woman's search for her Egyptian immigrant father. Questing
Music of the Sky By Barry McDonald, Patrick Laude A fine collection of spiritual poems from many different religious traditions. Devotion
The Tao of Abundance By Laurence G. Boldt Wisdom from the Taoism made clear. Meaning
Healing Israel/Palestine By Michael Lerner Raises a wise voice on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Peace
The Argument Culture By Deborah Tannen An examination of the sorry state of public discourse that is tattered by discord. Hospitality
The Frog Run By John Elder A rounded and rich presentation of his love for the natural world and the sensitive writers who celebrate it. Questing
Keeping Silence By C. W. McPherson Wise and helpful counsel on this important spiritual activity. Silence
Second Nature By Michael Pollan A wide range of material that sheds light on both nature and ethics. Nurturing
The Brighter Side of Human Nature By Alfie Kohn Contends that caring and generosity are aspects of human nature which have been downplayed by scientific studies and institutional policies. Compassion
A Brief History of The Smile By Angus Trumble A fascinating and erudite overview of this culturally diverse human phenomenon. Play
Bow to Life By Joseph Cardillo A daybook consisting of spiritual wisdom and exercises gleaned from the ancient traditions of martial arts. Meaning
Spiritual Direction in Context By Nick Wagner Spiritual direction is alive and well and filled with lively new possibilities. Faith
Teresa of Avila - The Book of My Life By Mirabai Starr, Teresa of Avila Mirabai Starr's translation of Teresa of Avila's spiritual memoir which is mystic coming-of-age in sixteenth-century Spain. Faith
A Patchwork Planet By Anne Tyler A fine novel about the search for meaning. Meaning
Being Home By Gunilla Norris A very special book that enables us to savor the vast love that flares up in the midst of the most bromidic tasks of our daily rounds. Teachers
Second Nature By Alice Hoffman An adult fairy tale dealing with mystery, passion, and the wild. X-The Mystery
To High Monks in the Snow By Lydia Yuri Minatoya Examines the author's exploration of her ethnic roots. You