Book Reviews

A Candle at Midnight Uses personal stories, Biblical accounts, and actual rituals to explain the spiritual practice of vigil-keeping. Listening
Awakening to Zen Essays covering the richness of Zen practice written over the past 32 years. Attention
Where the Roots Reach for Water A rich harvest of insights about the landscape of chronic depression and its potential to become a spiritual teacher. Transformation
These Are the Words Presents in an edifying format, the essentials of Judaism. Devotion
How to Know God Presents a rounded and complex portrait of our reality sandwich. Devotion
God 101 Practical suggestions on living a spiritual life. Faith
Extravagant Affections Offers Catholicism fresh hope for a future beyond a male-dominated sacramental system. Nurturing
Buddhism for Beginners A substantive primer on Buddhism. Attention
God's Touch A stout-hearted vision of the Christian faith. Faith
Moonlight on the Ganga Richly developed essays about a transformative journey. Wonder
Speaking of Sin Claims that sin is a helpful and hopeful concept for Christians. Shadow
Bumping Into God Again Thirty-five stories about the graceful touch of God. Grace
Visible Here and Now Elaborates on the Buddha's teachings about the rewards of spiritual practice. Attention
The Sand Labyrinth Ways to make the most out of sand labyrinths. Being Present
A Table in the Desert Explores the sacred meaning of space. Beauty
The Zen Commandments Presents ten suggestions for a life of inner freedom. Play
Violence & Compassion Conversations with the Dalai Lama about inner disarmament and much more. Connections
Our Lives as Torah An impressive book on how to practice informal theology. Meaning
Reading the Bible Again for the First Time Explores the Bible's origin, authority, and interpretation. Faith