Book Reviews

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Letters to a Young Muslim By Omar Saif Ghobash An inspiring and spirited series of letters in which a father passes on his vision and hopes for Muslims. Faith
Unlikely Partners By Julian Gewirtz An accessible and insightful portrait of economic wonders being wrought in China. Openness
The Book of Qualitites By J. Ruth Gendler An evergreen psychological work that creatively personifies 70 emotions. Meaning
Designing Your Life By Bill Burnett, Dave Evans A down-to-earth resource packed with wisdom and tools for your vocational quest. Questing
Quiet Mind By David Kundtz Reflective essays on how to use mindfulness as an antidote to stress and other problems in our too busy world. Peace
The Danish Way of Parenting By Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Dissing Sandahl A snappy, sane, and salutary tribute to parenting with style and vigor and positivity. Play
The Book of Hygge By Louisa Thomsen Brits An exploration of the daily spiritual practice that has made the Danish people among the happiest in the world. Nurturing
Moon Wisdom By Heather Roan Robbins A useful resource about the ways our Moon is a faithful companion. Attention
The Distressed Body By Drew Leder Creative and philosophic essays on hospitals, factory farms, prisons, illness, and other bodily issues. Meaning
Language at the Speed of Sight By Mark Seidenberg A cognitive neuroscientist's hard look at America's reading problems. Teachers
Books for Living By Will Schwalbe Essays on 26 books that have transformed a journalist's life. Meaning
EMDR and the Universal Healing Tao By Mantak Chia, Doug Hiklton An explanation of a special counseling technique based on Taoist principles. Nurturing
Resistance By John B. Cobb, Jr. A call for Progressive Christians to create centers of resistance. Justice
Shinto By Helen Hardacre A magisterial study of the history of the Shinto religion. Devotion
The Guru Drinks Bourbon? By Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse A balanced view of gurus who both wrestle with demons and dispense epiphanies. Teachers
World Report 2016 By Human Rights Watch An invaluable resource for all those concerned about human rights around the world. Peace
The Myth of Human Supremacy By Derrick Jensen A solid and exuberant case for reverencing the non-human world of plants, animals, and things. Connections
Clearing Spaces By Khi Armand A handy and enlightening guide to taking good care of the place where you live. Nurturing
Love Hurts By Lodro Rinzler Down-to-earth Buddhist insights applied to a universal life experience. Love
Ordinary Goodness By Edward Viljoen A celebration of goodness as a portal to expressing kindness, compassion, and faith. Kindness