Book Reviews

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Leap By Terry Tempest Williams An exploration of Hieronymus Bosch's painting Garden of Delights as a catalyst to faith as a Mormon. Faith
Releasing the Creative Spirit By Dan Wakefield Ideas and exercises for enhancing everyday life through imagination, wonder, play, and joy. Wonder
The Compassionate Life By His Holiness The Dalai Lama Covers the far-reaching implications of this spiritual practice that puts the happiness of others first. Compassion
A Stay Against Confusion By Ron Hansen A sterling collection of 14 essays with sparkling religious insights. Faith
Praying with Katie By Don Holt Probes the lessons he learned from his pet about his relationship with the Creator. Teachers
The Glance By Coleman Barks, Jelaluddin Rumi A collection of poems that reveal how a spiritual friendship can move us closer to God. Yearning
Lights, Camera . . . Faith! By Peter Malone, Rose Pacatte Links popular films to the weekly Gospel readings from Matthew, making it a great resource for Christian parishes in this DVD age. Faith
Red Fire By Paula D'Arcy An inspiring fantasy that will speak to your heart about a girl from a small town that resists change and her mysterious and magical journey from fear to love. Transformation
Through the Unknown, Remembered Gate By Emily Benedek A beautifully written account of this journalist's rediscovery of her Jewish roots and her yearning for meaning, ritual, and community. Questing
The Spiritual Teachings of Ralph Waldo Emerson By Richard G. Geldard Delineates the esoteric strands of this Concord philosopher's thought and his abiding interest in beauty, harmony, and self-remembering. Meaning
The Practice of Dream Healing By Edward Tick A mythic history and overview of Asklepios and the wonders of sacred healing that involves imagination. Imagination
As You Grieve By Aaron Zerah A richly ecumenical and cross-cultural collection of prayers, stories, poems, and wisdom teachings by a leading minister of the interfaith religious movement. Hope
Transformation at the Base By Thich Nhat Hanh A richly developed overview of Buddhist psychology with insights into mind seeds, habit energies, stained perception, and seeing clearly. Transformation
Marking Time By Linda Witte Henke 40 observances designed to acknowledge the Divine Presence in the midst of our everyday activities. Devotion
Straight to the Heart of Zen By Philip Kapleau Wise commentary on emptiness, joy, practice, nonduality, silence, and student-teacher relationships. Openness
Simple Grace By Malcolm Boyd A sturdy little book about growing older with chapters on learning, remembering, simplifying, maturing, exploring, and understanding. Zeal
Finding My Way Home By Henri J. M. Nouwen An examination of four different dimensions of the path of Christian spirituality. Peace
The Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook By Stuart M. Matlins Probes the heights and depths of Jewish spirituality. Meaning
Sophia By Caitlin Matthews Mines the connections between Sophia and mysticism, creativity, healing and the sacred in the natural world. Nurturing
Your Word Is Fire By Arthur Green, Barry W. Holtz Ancient devotional ideas and rituals to enrich the inner life. Devotion