Book Reviews

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Glow Kids By Nicholas Kardaras A mind-stretching book about the outbreak of an epidemic of screen addictions to video games, smart phones, and other devices. Play
I'm Right and You're an Idiot By James Hoggan, Grania Litwin A call for an end to the pollution of public discourse and the creation instead of constructive dialogue. Listening
The Hour of Land By Terry Tempest Williams A tribute to America's parks and a prophetic call to reverence the wilderness as a sacred domain. Reverence
Sudden Justice By Chris Woods A hard-hitting examination of America's favorite weapon used against terrorists as an assassination tool Shadow
Earth Blessings By June Cotner A lively collection of nature writing with a spiritual perspective. Reverence
Buechner 101 By Frederick Buechner A collection of notable works by the prolific Christian writer and novelist curated by Anne Lamott. Faith
Interfaith Leadership By Eboo Patel The founder of Interfaith Youth Core on the identity, mission, vision, and key skills of an interfaith leader. Faith
Ralph Waldo Emerson By Jon M. Sweeney Forging a mystical path with the writings of the Concord Sage. Vision
Vigil By Pamela Heinrich MacPherson A compassionate and illuminating look at vigils for the dying. Being Present
The Jewish Book of Grief and Healing By Stuart M. Matlins, Editor, The Editors of Jewish Lights A handy and helpful anthology featuring Jewish writers on practices, rituals, and perspectives on grief. Devotion
Altruism By Matthieu Ricard An energetic, visionary, and enthusiastic paean to altruism, love, compassion, and human goodness. Love
Illuminating the Way By Christine Valters Paintner A creative exploration of 12 archetypes and the monks and mystics who express them. Imagination
The One Life We're Given By Mark Nepo A luminous gift of wisdom by a sensitive spiritual teacher who is aroused by life and a master of the practice of zeal. Zeal
Life-Cycle Ceremonies By Sheri Reda, Charlotte Eulette A top-drawer collection of ceremonies to mark the private and public dimensions of our lives. Meaning
Everyday Justice By Julie Clawson A high energy and morally stirring work on the ethical decisions we make each day about food, clothing, driving, and shopping. Justice
Hildegard of Bingen By Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook An inviting and instructive overview of the writings, life, and ministry of the German medieval mystic. Vision
Learning the Language of the Soul By Andrew D. Mayes A map of the spiritual journey with all of its soulful transitions and mystical meanings. Transformation
Tears to Triumph By Marianne Williamson Addresses the depression and keen sense of loss afoot in today's culture. Love
Trance Journeys of the Hunter-Gatherers By Nicholas E. Brink A survey of the gifts of ecstatic trance in a world of interconnections. Connections
A Way to God By Matthew Fox An adventuresome spiritual journey through the common themes in the wisdom of Thomas Merton and Meister Eckhart. Vision