Book Reviews

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The Receiving By Tirzah Firestone Celebrates the contributions of seven mystics who brought wholeness and balance to the faith. Faith
Hineini in Our Lives By Norman J. Cohen Explores the Here I am texts for their ethical import. Being Present
The Violence of Love By James R. Brockman, Oscar Romero Inspiring quotations by this courageous Catholic archbishop. Love
Change of Heart By Chagdud Tulku, Lama Shenpen Drolma A practical book with meditations and basic Buddhist concerns and spiritual practices. Peace
And Morning Came By Megan McKenna Spiritual practices that demonstrate a Christian's identification with the Crucified and Risen Lord. Transformation
The Sign of the Cross By Bert Ghezzi Outlines six dynamic truths about this Christian practice. Devotion
God in All Moments By Ebn D. Leader, Or N. Rose Spiritual practices for applying Hasidic ideals to daily life. Faith
The Amateur Marriage By Anne Tyler A novel that explores the challenges in the love relationship between two mismatched individuals. X-The Mystery
The Wisdom of the Desert By Thomas Merton Models for contemporary Christians a life of serious spiritual practice. Teachers
Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice By Goldie Milgram Exercise and spiritual practices to add breadth and depth to Jewish holy days and Shabbat. Devotion
A Passion for the Possible By William Sloane Coffin Challenges Christians to imagine and work toward the creation of a better and more just society and world. Hope
The Sound of Paper By Julia Cameron A useful companion for those embarking on creative endeavors. Imagination
Hasidic Tales By Rami Shapiro New translations and interpretations of these stories filled with insights into human nature and Divine activity in everyday life. Teachers
Toward the Livable City By Emilie Buchwald A top-drawer collection of essays about the prospects for and requirements for improved urban environments. Kindness
The Essential Parish Nurse By Deborah L. Patterson A very helpful and comprehensive resource on this ministry. Nurturing
Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening By Kay Lindahl A handy resource for polishing this important skill. Listening
Loving What Is By Byron Katie A process of self-inquiry and personal transformation. Questing
The 100 Simple Secrets of Healthy People By David Niven Helpful information on a wide range of subjects including drinking coffee, the toxic mold scare, medicines that work for men and not for women, bottled water, and the value of short-term stress. Meaning
Spiritually Incorrect By Dan Wakefield Makes the point that one size does not fit all in religion. Play
The Olympic Odyssey By Phil Cousineau The Olympic Odyssey: Rekindling the True Spirit of the Great Games by Phil Cousineau offers a spiritually edifying overview of this epic pageant and its meaning in our lives and times. Play