Book Reviews

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On Pilgrimage By Dorothy Day, Robert Ellsberg (editor) A compelling reminder that the sins of a half-century ago are still with us. Justice
When You Greet Me I Bow By Norman Fischer The essential essays of one of our great interreligious teachers, reflecting a lifetime devoted to spiritual creativity. Compassion
Radical Loving By Wayne Dosick A poetic vision of how our troubled world can be transformed through love. Unity
The Music Advantage By Anita Collins The latest research on the importance of music and sound in human development. Listening
The Record of Empty Hall By Dosho Port (translator and commentator) A lively collection of classic koans for the non-specialist to practice awakening. Vision
Decolonizing Christianity By Miguel A. De La Torre A plea for people who are white, Black, and Brown to dismantle the lies of white supremacy. Justice
Sacred Time By Christine Valters Paintner A helpful tool for appreciating and experiencing the holiness of time in our lives. Openness
Land By Simon Winchester A bold, boisterous and wide-ranging history of land ownership. Reverence
Desmond Tutu By Michael Battle A full look at the teachings, witness, and retirement of one of the most important Christian leaders of the 20th century. Justice
Sovereign Self By Acharya Shunya Teachings that help us find the inherent value in ourselves as a Self — a vessel of divine activity. You
The Seeker and the Monk By Sophfronia Scott A wise encounter between a twenty-first century Black spiritual writer and the famous white Catholic monk. You
Pillars By Rachel Pieh Jones A well-crafted memoir that reminds us how interfaith understanding often happens. Openness
Poems of the First Buddhist Women By Charles Hallisey (translator) One of the earliest scriptures by women in any religious tradition. Peace
Faith After Doubt By Brian D. McLaren A bold and progressive vision of faith. Faith
Learning to Pray By James Martin Practical advice for people of all traditions who desire to connect with God. Devotion
Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times By Philip Goldberg A practical resource to help you build your own spiritual routine. Attention
Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace By Jon M. Sweeney Essays on the prayer styles of early Franciscans with suggested liturgies on prayers of St. Francis, St. Clare, and the Holy Fools. Devotion
Vesper Flights By Helen Macdonald Wonder-filled essays on the marvels of the natural world and the threats to non-human survival. Wonder
The Buddhist on Death Row By David Sheff The remarkable story of a prisoner's transformation into a bodhisattva. Compassion
Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World By Fareed Zakaria An inventive and cogent examination of what changes will come after or can result from the pandemic. Meaning