Book Reviews

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The Conscious Activist By James O'Dea The spiritual adventures of a seeker who blends action and contemplation on his path of service. Questing
Healing Day by Day By Marci Alborghetti A poetic devotional resource for those who yearn for Divine healing and help. Peace
A Contemplative Approach to Understanding World Reli… By Blake W. Burleson Thoughtful approaches based on listening to understand other religions. Listening
The Hot Belly Diet By Kristin Loberg, Suhas G. Kshirsager Helpful and healing out-of-the-box ideas from the Ayurvedic approach to dieting and renewing one's energy. Nurturing
Philosophy Bites Again By David Edmonds, Nigel Warburton Interviews that present philosophy with flair. Meaning
Lurching Toward Happiness in America By Claude S. Fischer An assessment of the messy search for happiness in America. Meaning
Effwords By Mark Morelli Punchy parables for meaning makers. Meaning
Alien Landscapes? By Jonathan Glover A richly rewarding look by a philosopher into the inner lives of those with mental illness. Meaning
Guilt, Shame and Anxiety By Peter R. Breggin A reframing of our understandings of guilt, shame, and anxiety on the path to emotional freedom. Love
The Age of Dignity By Ai-Jen Poo, Ariane Conrad A helpful and hopeful overview of the developing crisis around caregiving for elders. Meaning
Through the Flames By Allan Lokos A true story of a Buddhist meditation teacher who recovered from a terrible plane crash that left him with burns over 33% of his body. Compassion
Considering Hate By Kay Whitlock, Michael Bronski A call for an ethic of interdependence and accountability, a commitment to the expansion of the Commons, and a radical and compassionate embrace of the neighbor to counter hatred and violence. Justice
Silence By Thich Nhat Hanh The author's simple elegance lights up the spiritual practice of silence. Silence
The Sonic Boom By Joel Beckerman, Tyler Gray A rousing overview of the huge role of sound in our public and private lives. Listening
The Underground Girls of Kabul By Jenny Nordberg Three life stories that illustrate the terrible plight of women in Afghanistan. Justice
Spiritual Leadership for Challenging Times By Annmarie Sanders Speeches that reveal the selfless service and courage of women religious and their leaders. Justice
Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious Diversity By Allen E. Bergin, P. Scott Richards Reasons why mental health professionals should develop competency in the world's religions and spiritual traditions. Hospitality
Spiritually Oriented Psychotherapy for Trauma By Christina A. Courtois, Donald F. Walker, Jamie D. Aten An examination of the intersections of faith and psychotherapy. Faith
The Jesuit Post By Patrick Gilger Essays by Jesuits in training on the presence of God in all things. Faith
The Future of God By Deepak Chopra A defense of God against spiritual nihilism. Faith