Book Reviews

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Mountains and Rivers Sutra By Norman Fischer, Kuya Minogue (editor) An opportunity to enter Zen practice for one year. Vision
God’s Great Story and You By William A. Barry An inspiring view of all of life as God’s dream and of humanity learning to create Beloved Community. Connections
Zen Is Right Now By David Chadwick (editor), Shunryu Suzuki Profound teachings on being present from the influential Zen master. Being Present
Take Back What the Devil Stole By Onaje X. O. Woodbine The inspiring story and teachings of a Black multifaith woman, a contemporary prophet. Faith
How to Heal Our Divides By Brian Allain (editor), Adam Thomas (editor) Keys to understanding what divides us, and how to begin healing. Connections
We Have Always Been Here By Samra Habib Powerful memoir of a queer Muslim woman who dares to imagine a beautiful life. Connections
What the Chickadee Knows By Margaret Noodin Poems that invite us to consider what we hear — and don’t hear. Connections
Sensitive Is the New Strong By Anita Moorjani A handbook of support and advice for those whom the world calls too sensitive — empaths. Being Present
Freeing Jesus By Diana Butler Bass From one of the most articulate of liberal Christian writers, a rediscovery of Jesus as a presence to transform lives and communities. Transformation
The Gravity of Joy By Angela Williams Gorrell Personal memoir and research uncovering why joy is elusive. Joy
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