Book Reviews

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Radical Generosity By M. J. Ryan A lively portrait of an everyday practice recognized as a virtue in all the world's religions. Kindness
Order of the Sacred Earth By Matthew Fox, Skylar Wilson, Jennifer Listug An outline of the vision, practices, and commitments of a spiritual community dedicated to protecting the Earth. Reverence
The Practice of Finding By Holly W. Whitcomb An exceptional spiritual work with plenty of practices for discovering the blessings in our lives. Gratitude
Free Spaces By Sara M. Evans, Harry C. Boyte Public places for schooling in citizenship. Vision
Two Nations By Andrew Hacker A classic work on the realities and consequences of racism in the United States. Justice
Community and the Politics of Place By Daniel Kemmis A treatise on the connection between connection to a specific place and the impulse for civic engagement. Being Present
The New Community By Elizabeth O'Connor Lessons about creating a vibrant community learned at the Church of the Saviour in Washington, D.C. Faith
The Spirit of Community By Amitai Etzioni An outline of recommendations to improve civic life from the founder of the Communitarian movement. Connections
Squeezed By Alissa Quart A survey of how financially strapped middle-class families are having to rethink parenting and work. You
Sermons on the Parables By Howard Thurman, David B. Gowler, Kipton E. Jensen A collection of the African-American theologian's sermons on the many teachings conveyed through Jesus' parables. Meaning
Radically Happy By Phakchok Rinpoche, Erric Solomon A blend of the old and the new in a three-part program by a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and a Tibetan Buddhist teacher. Joy
Crafting Love By Maggie Oman Shannon A marvelous collection of craft projects to express your love for people, places, animals, and things. Love
The Time Is Now By Joan Chittister A watershed work that succeeds in its noble goal of drawing out the prophet in us. Justice
Prayers of the Pious By Omar Suleiman Thirty Arabic prayers with English interpretation to cultivate closeness to Allah. Devotion
The New Childhood By Jordan Shapiro A thrilling and prescient book that enhances and enriches our understanding of what it means to live in a connected world. Connections
Radical Joy for Hard Times By Trebbe Johnson A compassionate vision of healing and finding beauty in wounded places. Joy
1,000 Books to Read Before You Die By James Mustich An eclectic and jaunty book list with summaries, themes, and importance of each title. Meaning
The Way of Kindness By Michael Leach, James T. Keane, Doris Goodnough The spiritual practice of kindness given the red carpet treatment. Kindness
God Is Young By Pope Francis A wide-ranging interview with Pope Francis addressing the hopes and dreams of youth. Faith
21 Lessons for the 21st Century By Yuval Noah Harari A creative book that both asks the big questions and probes the little paths that light the way into the future. Questing