Book Reviews

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Talking Pictures By Ann Hornaday A pleasing tribute to the art and variety of movies. Imagination
Wendell Berry and Higher Education By Jack R. Baker, Jeffrey Bilbro A vision of practices and virtues to re-enchant higher education. Imagination
Building a Bridge By James Martin A bridge building effort to the LGBT community by a Jesuit. Compassion
Keeping Place By Jen Pollock Michel An exploration of the human longing for home as revealed in the Bible, in literature, and in our daily lives Yearning
Wolf Nation By Brenda Peterson A celebration of the mystery and magnificence of wild wolves. Reverence
Loving-Kindness in Plain English By Bhante Gunaratana A helpful resource on loving-friendliness, a major component of Buddhist practice. Love
Inspiring Courage By Barbara Bonner A wonderful collection of quotes, poems, and stories about courage. Hope
Mature Interspirituality By Various Authors Resources for the interspiritual activist. Faith
How to Bury a Goldfish By Virginia E. Lang, Louise Nayer A down-to-earth and creative collection of 140 family and household rituals. Meaning
Holy Daring By Tessa Bielecki A passionate and enthusiastic celebration of Teresa of Avila as a saint for all seasons. Devotion
Heartwork By Radhule Weininger A practical guide to nurturing compassion through heartwork. Compassion
The Road to Character By David Brooks A good case for character development and a respect for enduring values and virtues. Meaning
Everywhere Home By Fenton Johnson A fine collection of 26 essays on desire, the search for the sacred, and being gay. You
ZENior CitiZEN By Sebastian de Assis A refreshing spiritual vision of the last stage of life. Zeal
Yawn By Mary Mann An inventive collection of essays probing modern restlessness and alienation. Enthusiasm
No Is Not Enough By Naomi Klein A ray of hope for stunned and benumbed progressives from the award-winning journalist. Hope
The Golden Condom By Jeanne Safer A psychotherapist's take on the many shades of love. Love
The Art of Living By Thich Nhat Hanh An exploration of the fruitfulness of the seven mindfulness trainings. Being Present
No Time Like the Present By Jack Kornfield An affirmation of freedom as a gateway to experiences of love, joy, beauty, and learning from our mistakes. Being Present
The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy By John Brehm A superb collection of 125 poems, by Buddhist and non-Buddhist poets, on essential concepts in Buddhism. Joy