Book Reviews

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Meditation and Its Practices By Swami Adiswarananda A sturdy overview of this spiritual practice. Devotion
First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit By Donald Gropman, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Rituals and spiritual practices that can be done at work, in the home, or on the streets. Faith
Shakti Mantras By Thomas Ashley-Farrand Chanted prayers that can bring alive the Sacred Feminine within us. Devotion
Living Kindness By Donald Altman Wisdom that can give life meaning and increase the blessings in our lives. Kindness
Joyfully Together By Thich Nhat Hanh Spiritual practices to nurture our capacities to love and to live mindfully. Nurturing
Our Lady of the Forest By David Guterson Shows how the yearning for connection with God is the real miracle in sightings of the Virgin Mary. Yearning
Jesus: The Image of Humanity By Anselm Grun Fresh and soul stirring interpretations of familiar biblical incidents in the life of Jesus. You
The Heart of the Qur'an By Lex Hixon A lyrical and mystical appreciation of this Holy Book and some of its essential themes. Devotion
Some Things You Just Have To Live With By Barbara Cawthorne Crafton Another sprightly and illuminating installment in her ongoing spiritual memoirs. Transformation
Starlight By John Shea Mines the rich and allusive meanings in this season of the Christian year. Attention
There Is No Road By Antonio Machado A soulful collection of poems by Antonio Machado about the inner life. Questing
The Fifth Book of Peace By Maxine Hong Kingston A blend of fiction and nonfiction exploring the meaning and value of pacifying the world through creative writing, play, dreams, questing, and nonviolent protest. Peace
The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire By Deepak Chopra Explores what happens when we come alive to the powers of attention, intention, and synchronicity. Attention
Listen with the Heart By Joan Chittister A challenge to see God's presence and power in the midst of the rhythms and rituals of everyday life. Devotion
What I've Always Known By Tom Harmer Recounts the author's wilderness learning from an Okanogan Indian elder in the old power way. Connections
The Lord Is My Shepherd By Harold S. Kushner A devotional work that will bring comfort to those who are grieving and peace to those caught in a vise of fear. Grace
The Body Broken By Robert Benson Brings a lively message to Christians about the importance of unity and respect for what believers have in common. Hospitality
Transforming Suffering By Donald W. Mitchell, James Wiseman Practices and wise counsel from Christian and Buddhist monks attending the 2002 Gethsemani Encounter. Transformation
Noble Purpose By William Damon Explores this character quality from many different angles. Meaning
Timeless Prayers for Peace By Geoffrey Duncan Christian prayers from around the world that can be used in worship, small groups, or in private. Peace