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Loneliness By Gerard A. Arbuckle A rounded look at loneliness that reveals its complexity and influence in our public and private lives. Hospitality
Standing at the Edge By Joan Halifax An important work on compassion, five close virtues, and a path to transform obstacles into fresh possibilities. Compassion
Voices in the Air By Naomi Shihab Nye 95 poems encouraging us to listen to the many sources of wisdom all around us. Reverence
The Gifted Generation By David Goldfield An edifying history lesson on when and why the U.S. government worked. Meaning
Fault Lines By Kevin M. Kruse, Julian E. Zelizer A cogent and rip-roaring account of the recent history of a divided America. Justice
Behold, America By Sarah Churchwell A well-argued examination of some of the darker sides of American racism, nationalism, and political impotence. Shadow
The Hell of Good Intentions By Stephen M. Walt A depressing report on the short-sightedness of the American foreign policy establishment. Shadow
Leadership in Turbulent Times By Doris Kearns Goodwin A guide to the character qualities of a transformational leader. Teachers
Walking Each Other Home By Ram Dass, Mirabai Bush Teachings for reflection on death, dying, fear, and letting go of attachments. Being Present
Robert Bly - Collected Poems By Robert Bly An enlightening collection by a poet-philosopher. You
Grieving -- The Sacred Art By Lisa Irish A sensitive treatment of conscious grieving. Nurturing
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind By Shoukei Matsumoto A masterful Buddhist guidebook on the spiritual benefits of cleaning your house and polishing your mind, body, and soul. Beauty
A Call for Revolution By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sofia Stril-Rever A challenge to this generation of youth to care for the earth and develop their capacity for compassion. Compassion
Aging for Beginners By Ezra Bayda, Elizabeth Hamilton Top-drawer collection of spiritual practices to deal with the pain, suffering, and losses of old age. Teachers
Spiritual Guides By Fred Dallmayr Portraits of four spiritual exemplars who insist on the need for radical change of heart. Teachers
Creating a World Without Poverty By Muhammad Yunus A visionary work on shaking up the world with new social businesses. Vision
Faithful Practices By Erik Walker Wikstrom A celebration of the zest, creativity, and resilience of everyday spirituality. Faith
Enlightenment Town By Jeffrey Paine A tour of a mecca for 25 religious centers in Crestone, Colorado. Hospitality
Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality By Don Thorsen A handy pocket Dictionary running from Abandonment to Zion Devotion
Mapping Religion and Spirituality in a Postsecular W… By Giuseppe Giordan, editor, Enzo Pace, editor Eleven essays on the sea changes that are transforming religion and spirituality. Devotion