Book Reviews

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Seven Years in Tibet By Jean-Jacques Annaud, et al. A tie-in with the movie. Transformation
Grace at This Time By C. W. McPherson An inspiring guide to praying the Daily Office in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. Grace
Blessing By David Spangler Outlines a variety of ways to integrate this spiritual art into everyday life. Gratitude
Living a Life That Matters By Harold S. Kushner Provides insights into those qualities that give life meaning and value; faith, conscience, integrity, service, and doing good. Meaning
Life in a Day By Doris Grumbach Takes us through an ordinary 18 hours in her home in Maine. Imagination
Essential Tibetan Buddhism By Robert Thurman An overview of the texts, the teachings, and the practices of this religion that evolved over the centuries in this kingdom at the top of the world. Transformation
On Being a Friend By Eugene Kennedy A rounded overview of this important relationship in our lives. Love
The Fire of Your Life By Maggie Ross Poignant Christian meditations on the church year by a life-professed solitary. Faith
A New Religious America By Diana L. Eck A watershed work mapping the changes in the soulscape of this nation, the challenges stemming from diversity, and the usefulness of the activities of the interfaith movement. Hospitality
You Can't Say You Can't Play By Vivian Gussin Paley Presents ways to incorporate ethics into the classroom of children. Play
Song of the World Becoming By Pattiann Rogers Showcases the devotional work of a woman interested in the dynamics of faith, belief in God, and respect for the vast mysteries of the earth. X-The Mystery
Retreat By Roger Housden Affirms the need for these oases of the spirit. Silence
In the Beginning By Karen Armstrong Plumbs the first book of the Bible for insights into the nature of God, the meaning of good and evil, and the essential mystery of life. X-The Mystery
A Chorus of Stones By Susan Griffin A stunning work of meditation blending history, myth, and memoir. Meaning
Plain Secrets By Joe Mackall A fascinating overview of the most conservative Amish sect and many of the religious practices that dominate and shape their lives. Faith
Strands of Eternity By Vasant Lad Poems that offer balm from the Ayurvedic tradition. Meaning
At the Edge of Our Longing By James Conlon A pensive and poetic look at the longing that propels us on quest for sacredness and depth. Yearning
Mirabai By Jane Hirshfield, Robert Bly Wonderful examples of the spiritual practices of yearning, devotion, and transformation. Devotion
The Mystic Hours By Wayne Teasdale Insights and inspirational material from the mystical traditions. Devotion
Finding Angels in Boulders By Bruce G. Epperly, Lewis D. Solomon Presents a progressive Christian and Jewish overview of this important subject. Meaning