Book Reviews

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St. Francis of Assisi By Jon M. Sweeney An essential resource on the way of life advanced by the most popular of the Christian saints. Reverence
Holy Thirst By Editors of Paraclete Press, Adam Bucko A well-chosen and arranged collection of writings from key figures of the Carmelite path. Devotion
Our Wild Calling By Richard Louv A fascinating book packed with stories about humans connecting with animals with respect and reverence. Reverence
The Great Democracy By Ganesh Sitaraman An idea-packed vision for what could follow the flaws of neoliberalism in the United States politics. Vision
How to Be an Epicurean By Catherine Wilson A nuanced look at the pursuit of pleasure. Meaning
Beauty, Truth, Life, and Love By J. Brent Bill A Quaker vision of thriving. Imagination
A Primer for Forgetting By Lewis Hyde An erudite survey of time and meaning. You
Zen Seeds By Shundo Aoyama Zen teachings to perk up your daily life. Attention
Healing Body Meditations By Mike Annesley, Steve Nobel Art and connections combine as healing for the body. Transformation
Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work By Rupert Sheldrake A pioneering examination of seven spiritual practices and their impact in our times. Devotion
Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid By Luke Fernandez, Susan J. Matt A mind-boggling book about how technologies are altering our emotions and changing who we are. You
Walter Rauschenbusch By Joseph J. Fahey (editor), Walter Rauschenbusch Key passages from the writings of the Baptist minister, theologian, and voice of Social Gospel movement. Justice
Good Habits, Bad Habits By Wendy Wood A positive overview of the science of habits. Transformation
Breathing as Spiritual Practice By Will Johnson Instructions for a breathing practice that can be adapted by people of all spiritual traditions. Questing
The Book of Ichigo Ichie By Hector Garcia, Francese Miralles A top-drawer resource on a Japanese practice for being present in every moment and opportunity. Being Present
Kintsugi By Tomas Navarro A helpful reframing of pain and suffering using spiritual practices to repair and rebuild lives. Transformation
Living a Loved Life By Dawna Markova Plentiful examples of how stories can be carriers of insight and wisdom in our lives. You
Four Men Shaking By Lawrence Shainberg Sparks of wisdom from the author's literary friends and his Zen master. Imagination
A Living Gospel By Robert Ellsberg Profiles of exemplary Christians who immersed themselves in the human adventure. Faith
One Blade of Grass By Henry Shukman A memoir by a young seeker on the Zen path. You