Book Reviews

Undermining A sad and troubling portrait of the degradation of nature in the Southwest. Vision
The Myth of the Spoiled Child An assessment of the criticism of today's parents as being too permissive with their spoiled and entitled kids. Vision
Mindful Compassion A substantive presentation of practical mindfulness and compassion practices. Transformation
College and University Chaplaincy in the 21st Centur… Essays from chaplains in a time of transition at campuses. Faith
Foodopoly A hard-hitting critique of the big corporations which control our farms and food system. Justice
The Tao of Intimacy and Ecstasy An explanation of the passion, balance, mutuality, and harmony inherent in the watercourse way. Love
Waking the Buddha A tribute to a Buddhist lay movement that is demonstrating a new way of being religious. Peace
Awaken the Inner Shaman Ways of tapping into your Inner Shaman and opening to a path of adventure and transformation. Transformation
Brave Parenting A presentation of the essentials of transformational parenting. Transformation
Plant Spirit Medicine Spiritual ways to connect with plants. Connections
Grace at Table The value of a gratitude practice before meals. Devotion
The (Un)Common Good A critique of American selfishness and a call for serving the common good. Justice
Sabbath as Resistance A hard-hitting and prophetic attack on the culture of NOW which devalues the Sabbath. Faith
War of the Whales A remarkable book on the plight of the whales when military values are more important than anything else. Reverence
The Naked Future A fascinating look at what our entry into the world of telemetry means. Meaning
Experiencing Spirituality A collection of wonderful, soul-shaking, and thought-provoking stories. Meaning
Getting Older Better Ideas and insights on a wide range of subjects for women living in the other country of age. You
Stuff Matters A spiffy celebration of stuff such as steel, concrete, and glass. Gratitude
Openings The 2nd edition of a multi-purpose devotional resource for personal spiritual growth and retreats. Devotion
The Florist's Daughter An exquisitely written memoir about growing up in the Midwest and as an adult taking care of her elderly parents. Meaning