Book Reviews

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The Only Necessary Thing By Henri J. M. Nouwen, Wendy Wilson Greer Provides plenty of insights into desire, discipline, community, intercession, forgiveness, solitude, and much more. Devotion
At the Fountain of Elijah By Wilfrid McGreal Delineates the key themes of Carmelite spirituality as allegiance to Christ, the undivided heart, openness to Scripture and the sense of silence and solitude. Devotion
Poverty and Joy By William J. Short Salutes Francis of Assisi for bringing new vitality to the ancient Christian story. Joy
The Active Life By Parker J. Palmer Of great value for those seeking a model for right action in a God-created world of grace and surprises. Zeal
Let Your Life Speak By Parker J. Palmer The best book available to anyone asking serious questions about vocation. Listening
Saving Jesus from Those Who Are Right By Carter Heyward Offers alternate images to the authoritarian, moralistic, adversarial, and obedient Jesus of the Right. Justice
The Healing Wisdom of Africa By Malidoma Patrice Some An edifying volume on how the indigenous world speaks to the anonymity and ritual starvation of Westerners. Reverence
Love, Sexuality, and the Sacrament of Marriage By John Chryssavgis Shows how love in the Greek Orthodox tradition is rooted and graounded in the relationship between human beings and God. Love
Son of Man By Andrew Harvey A bold, untraditional, imaginative, and practical presentation of the mystical journey to Christ. Transformation
Living in the Question By M. Basil Pennington A rich resource opening us to a new understanding of God, ourselves, others, and the world. Questing
The Heart Is a Little to the Left By William Sloane Coffin Sermons and speeches calling us to rise up to the challenge of social justice. Justice
At Home with Dying By Merrill Collett Combines current techniques of hospice care with Eastern wisdom teachings. Listening
One God Clapping By Alan Lew, Sherril Jaffe An engaging spiritual memoir. Zeal
Searching for Your Soul By Katherine Kurs A vibrant anthology of spiritual quests by many different historical and contemporary writers. Meaning
The Millionth Circle By Jean Shinoda Bolen A guide to forming and maintaining women's circles as a way of building community. Meaning
The Wisdom of Dying By N. Michael Murphy Rich insights into the bounties of life and death. Teachers
Theology of Wonder By Seraphim Sigrist A fine primer on this important spiritual practice. Wonder
Healing Mantras By Thomas Ashley-Farrand An exploration of these short, energy-packed phrases as a way to create changes in consciousness. Devotion
To Begin Again By Naomi Levy The trip back from loss is a long journey but an edifying one. Peace
The Rosicrucian Enlightenment Revisited By John Matthews and others Sheds light on the historical background of this enlightenment movement. Connections