Book Reviews

Finding Peace through Spiritual Practice A top-drawer celebration of diverse spiritual practices for social activists in the growing interfaith movement. Peace
The Great Spiritual Migration An inspiring and enlightening spur to movement, creativity, and activism within Christian communities. Love
Buddha U Practical advice from the Buddhist school of life for dealing with college stress. Attention
America at War with Itself A cogent and hard-hitting critique of America's descent into authoritarianism. Meaning
Prayers of a Roadside Contemplative Poems and prayers illustrating the art and craft of everyday spirituality. Gratitude
Do Parents Matter? A fascinating study of parenting in many cultures. You
A Buddhist Grief Observed Account of a Buddhist using the practice of not-knowing as he grieves the death of his wife. Being Present
Wisdom Notes Cogent and creative theological probes on the times in which we live. Meaning
Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal A snappy nonlinear memoir filled with short memories, charts, exercises, facts, and insights. Play
Dropping the Struggle A guide to a deeper response to the mystery of life than struggling to make things different than they are. Being Present
Senior Moments Well-written essays by an elder who is very skilled at weaving together the experiences of his life. Meaning
The Book A grand, exotic, and enchanting journey through the 2,000 year history of books. Reverence
A Call to Mercy Never before published teachings and tributes to Mother Teresa. Love
Creativity Unzipped A manifesto urging us all to unleash our creativity in the service of conscious activism. Imagination
Mother Teresa A collecton of the inspiring words of this servant of God. Compassion
The House of Twenty Thousand Books A compelling work about a man who loves books and sees them as seed banks of new ideas and truths. Meaning
After Montaigne An impressive anthology of 28 essays in honor of Michel de Montaigne, the master of this literary genre. Imagination
Word by Word A creative and soulful collection of 15 key spiritual words to savor in our days and doings. Meaning
The Intelligent Heart Wise and practical steps toward putting others ahead of yourself and seeking in all things to benefit them. Love
Heartfulness A thought-provoking journey into the missing link between self-help and self-discovery. Kindness