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Faith Works By Jim Wallis An expansive and hopeful work about how faith-based organizations are addressing the nation's most pressing social problems. Faith
An American Mystic By Michael Gurian A fluid and enchanting example of visionary fiction. Teachers
Signatures of Grace By Paula Huston, Thomas Grady Seven authors consider the aesthetic and theological impact of the sacraments in this religious tradition. Grace
Insights from the Coffeehouse By Jonathan Collins Seventeen stories illustrating the validity and vitality of everyday spirituality. Meaning
The Book of Jewish Values By Joseph Telushkin Presents wise counsel using illustrative material from Jewish tradition and contemporary experiences. Compassion
The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism By Jean Smith A succinct survey of Zen and its values. Teachers
Christian Hermit in an Islamic World By Ali Merad Tribute to a French priest who showed us how to be graceful guests in the house of Islam. Hospitality
Dreams of Being Eaten Alive By David Rosenberg Translations of Kabbalah texts that convey their mythic, erotic, and spiritual emanations. Meaning
How Can It Be All Right When Everything Is All Wrong… By Lewis B. Smedes Explores the three faces of grace: pardon, power, and promise. Joy
The Battle for God By Karen Armstrong An examination of the militant and vociferous voices of fundamentalists in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from a period covering 1492 - 1999. Faith
Words of Light By Kenneth Hanson An illuminating look at the relevance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and their applicability to the contemporary world. Shadow
The Zen Path Through Depression By Philip Martin Here the Zen path through depression is an occasion for self-knowledge and personal growth. Gratitude
The Garden By Geshe Michael Roach A parable that presents the major teachings of Tibetan masters about everything from suffering to meditation to happiness. Teachers
The Power of Empathy By Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, Katherine Ketcham An examination of the attitudes and actions that contribute to empathy, which is a teachable skill. Love
Radical Healing By Rudolph Ballentine A fascinating overview and synthesis of the various healing systems available today. Shadow
Heal Thy Self By Saki Santorelli Explores the role of the contemplative mind in medicine and health care. Compassion
The Calling Celebrates the fire and the variety of women's spirituality both within and outside the Catholic Church. You
Eternal Echoes By John O'Donohue A juicy, imaginative, devotional work about the creative tension between longing and belonging. Yearning
The Ironic Christian's Companion By Patrick Henry A witty guide to a world filled with the grace of God. Grace
Love's Mind By John S. Dunne A meditation on words, music, and spiritual friendships as features of the contemplative path. Love