Book Reviews

The Lost Mary A book that locates Mary as matriarch of the Jesus movement. Faith
Mindfulness in the Garden Making your everyday movements and intentions in the garden Zen-like. Attention
The Soul Also Keeps the Score Shows how a Christian spirituality classic is made for those suffering from trauma. X-The Mystery
Tassajara Stories Memories of Zen’s initial epicenter in the United States. Being Present
The Virtue of Dialogue Learning how to talk about differences. Hospitality
Survival Is a Promise Reminders of what a great teacher leaves behind. Teachers
Little Alleluias Reverence and wonder in the everyday moments and things of life. Attention
Give Me a Word Practices to cultivate holy listening. Listening
Islam Islam’s history reveals challenge, hope, and diversity. Meaning
We Should All Be Birds The healing power of a relationship with an injured pigeon. Connections
Quietude Haiku as spiritual practice. Being Present
Blossom Awakening Longing and love from a twelfth-century Japanese Buddhist monk. Yearning
Nervous Systems A progressive evangelical pleads for peace, unity, and truth. Peace
New Tricks How animal companions make us better people. Nurturing
Divine Radiance in Human Evolution A scientific reinterpretation of the meaning of being human. Meaning
Christian de Cherge A modern, martyred Christian monk’s collected short writings. Faith
How Isn't It Going? A little book for having big uncomfortable conversations. Listening
Lyrical Dharma Rapping Buddhist wisdom. Compassion