Book Reviews

Teaching — The Sacred Art Wisdom for teachers of all stripes and lifelong learners. Teachers
Sacred in the City A splendid paean to the diverse movements of the Divine in the pulse and activities of the city. Zeal
Mala of the Heart A top-drawer collection of sacred poetry to stir the soul and take you to new realms of being. Devotion
Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better A commencement address on failure as a spiritual teacher. Meaning
Soul-Centered A top-drawer resource for individuals, adult study groups, and group retreats on transformative spirituality. Nurturing
Already Free Insights from Buddhism and psychology on living authentically amidst negative emotions. Openness
Seeking Surrender Reflections on the spiritual significance of surrender in dealing with losses. Grace
Parenting in the Age of Attention Snatchers Helpful strategies for dealing with problems resulting from children's use of digital media. Attention
How to Raise a Wild Child Creative and adventuresome suggestions for helping youth reconnect with the natural world. Connections
A Still Quiet Place An eight-week program that shows how paying attention and stillness can be effective antidotes to stress and anxiety. Being Present
Parenting with Presence Ways for parents to encourage their children to move through life with passion and respect. Being Present
The Nearest Thing to Life An elegant collection of essays blending literary criticism with thought-provoking observations on faith and fiction. Openness
The Upside of Stress Exercises to cultivate stress and use it as a helpful tool for personal and spiritual growth. Transformation
Spiritual Defiance A challenge to Christians to wake up, let go of rigid beliefs, and stop capitulating to the values of the dominant culture. Justice
The Odd Woman and the City A spiffy memoir about the value of walking around New York City. Nurturing
The Calm Center Poetic discourses on transformative spiritual practices. Transformation
Our Kids Facts and statistics on the consequences of the rapidly accelerating inequality gap between the rich and poor in the U.S. Meaning
Way of the Bushman A spiritually stimulating overview of the key insights and practices of one of the oldest cultures on earth. Nurturing
Wages of Rebellion A treatise by the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist on the importance of rebellions against oppressive systems. Justice
The Heart of Unconditional Love A Tibetan teacher's four-stage approach to expand the classic practice of unconditional love. Devotion