Book Reviews

Tablets Shattered A passionate call for the continued relevance of Jewish progressivism. Justice
Thoreau’s God Walking with God and Thoreau in the woods. Vision
The Green Sea of Heaven Hafiz poems most faithful to the original Persian. Devotion
Becoming Fire A 366 daily dose of ancient Christian desert wisdom. Faith
Swami Abhishiktananda An epistolary biography of one of the last century’s most essential mystics. Teachers
The Message A reflection on power in Senegal, South Carolina, and Palestine. Justice
The Islamic Moses Eye-opening portrait of the Prophet Muhammad as an interfaith unifier. Peace
Thomas Keating A biography by one of Keating's students on the final phase of this modern Christian mystic’s life and what it suggests for others. Vision
The Story of the Buddha A beautiful gift book for discovering the life and teachings of the Buddha. Teachers
White Poverty An inspiring corrective to U.S. myths about race and class. Hospitality
Living in the Presence A Jewish writer's pursuit of oneness through discovering the historical Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism. Teachers
Religion Is Not Done with You How religion influences your life whether you’re religious or not. Justice
Flourishing Kin Practices for being part of the Whole. Connections
Soil, Soul, Society An eloquent book on trinity of wholeness and unity of life in its myriad forms. Connections
A Bowl of Perfect Light A Christian teacher on how compassion, love, and justice begin with forgiveness. Forgiveness
How to Listen Listening with compassion as a way to solve many problems in our world. Listening
How to End Christian Nationalism A guide to what Christian Nationalism is and how to surmount it. Justice
Green Saints for a Green Generation Portraits by scientists, religious sisters, and theologians of “green” leaders from five continents. Hope
A Midwinter God Shows from experience, with practice, the generative power of grief and loss. Compassion
How to Talk with Anyone about Anything A book for having healthier, more productive conversations. Listening