Book Reviews

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Things Seen and Unseen By Nora Gallagher A stirring spiritual memoir that is a testament to the author's supple and imaginative Christian faith. Faith
The Lightning Should Have Fallen on Ghalib By Robert Bly Thirty ghazals or poetic conversations with the Beloved. Love
Games for the Soul By Drew Leder A substantive overview of the spiritual practice of play. Play
Advent, Christmas and Epiphany By Megan McKenna A treasure-trove of diverse stories illustrated in lectionary readings. Play
Coming Back to Life By Joanna Macy, Molly Young Brown Invaluable sourcebook for spiritual activists who want to practice compassion and loving action in an anguished world. Compassion
The Forsaken Garden By Nancy Ryley Helps us see that saving the planet is the Great Work of our time. Reverence
Advent, Christmas and Epiphany By Megan McKenna Wonderful and diverse stories that illustrate lectionary readings. Imagination
The Scandal of Service By Jean Vanier Sees the act of footwashing as a symbol and a prophecy of the kingdom of God. Grace
Hans Kung By Hermann Haring A helpful and rigorous survey of the 40-year career of this theological giant. Unity
Imagining the Sacred By Vernon Ruland An impressive survey of eight religious paths. Openness
Finding Joy By Dannel I. Schwartz, Mark Hass Show how happiness stems from postive emotions, gratitude, visualizatiions and a mystical appreciation for the sacred dimensions of everyday life. Joy
The Grace in Dying By Kathleen Dowling Singh One of the most vivid and illuminating assessments available about what happens to us psychologically and spiritually as we die. Grace
Learning to Love By Christine Bochen, Thomas Merton These journals reveal Merton's poetic eye and mystic spirit. Love
Gifts of the Spirit By Paul Kaufman, Philip Zaleski A presentation of ancient religious practices just waiting to be resurrected in the rhythms of our everyday lives. Devotion
Lectio Divina By M. Basil Pennington Useful information on the time-honored Christian practice of listening to God by an intentional and measured reading of the Bible. Listening
The Children's Book of Poems, Prayers and Meditation… By Liz Attenborough An ideal family resource to implement spiritual growth and emotional literacy within the home. Devotion
Dietrich Bonhoeffer By Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Robert Coles Delivers a rounded presentation of this theologian's legacy to us. Grace
Meditations from a Movable Chair By Andre Dubus These stout-hearted essays are vibrant with the passion and creativity. Devotion
A Geography of Time By Robert Levine A fascinating look at the meaning of time in various cultures. Openness
Things in Heaven and Earth By Harold Fickett Essays by Christian writers elucidating their faith in the Divine presence. Faith