Book Reviews

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Opening to Grief By Claire B. Willis, Marnie Crawford Samuels A good beginner's manual on grief packed with spiritual practices repurposed for this common human experience. Transformation
Random Acts of Kindness By Brenda Knight, Becca Anderson A delightful book that puts some snap, crackle, and pop into your acts of kindness. Kindness
Windows to the Soul By Yvonne Banks-Martin A collection of short pieces of wisdom to nourish your soul. Peace
Peaceful Heart By Dzigar Kongtrul A substantive look at how patience can be an antidote to aggression and help us maintain a peaceful heart. Peace
The Book of Moods By Lauren Martin A book conveying a lot of everyday wisdom through the best use of illustrative quotations we've seen in 2020. You
The Great Belonging By Charlotte Donlon A fresh and transformative reframing of loneliness Connections
A New Silence By Beverly Lanzetta A treasure-trove of prayers and practices for the contemplative life. Silence
Kindness, Clarity, and Insight By His Holiness The Dalai Lama A new edition of the first book of teachings by the Dalai Lama in the English-speaking world and one that is foundational to His Holiness's message. Kindness
Four Threats By Suzanne Mettler, Robert C. Lieberman A history lesson for the American public on long-term challenges to democracy. Meaning
A Book about the Film Monty Python's The Meaning of … By Darl Lars A very funny display of out-of-the-box humor. Meaning
Howard Thurman & The Disinherited By Paul Harvey A substantive review of the spiritual life and work of the Black theologian and activist. Justice
The Illuminated Hafiz By Coleman Barks, Robert Bly, Meher Baba, Peter Booth, Omid Safi, and Others. A mesmerizing collection of Persian Sufi poetry. Love
A Nature Poem for Every Night of the Year By Jane McMorland Hunter, editor Poems that remind us why we treasure and must look after nature. Wonder
Recipes for a Sacred Life By Rivvy Neshama A wonderful collection of personal stories revealing the path of everyday spirituality. Gratitude
The National Road By Tom Zoellner A captivating collection of essays about the national character of the United States. Questing
Azadi By Arundhati Roy Essays filled with righteous indignation about a world in chaos. Justice
Caste By Isabel Wilkerson A hard-hitting and enlightening expose on the caste system in the United States. Reverence
Moon Bath By Dakota Hills, Sierra Brashear Bathing rituals aligned with the rhythms of nature for nurturing your body, mind, and soul. Nurturing
Deep Beauty By Rosemary Winslow, Catherine Lee A collection of essays celebrating many aspects of beauty. Beauty
Sacred Balance By Melinda Emily Thomas An exquisite, lyrical, and practice-oriented exploration of the path of spiritual balance. Meaning