Book Reviews

Overwhelmed A thought-provoking look at the plight of working women, our time-starved culture, marriage and family life. You
A Maryknoll Book of Poetry A festive and warm-hearted collection of poems. Beauty
Light the Flame A collection of short prayers from many traditions. Devotion
The Divide A hard-hitting look at the shameful happenings in America resulting from severe economic inequality. Justice
A Broken Hallelujah A fetching overview of the life, the music, and the meaning of Leonard Cohen as a spiritual seeker. Meaning
The December Project An illuminating overview of the life and wisdom of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Meaning
The Next America A hugely informative and insightful look at upcoming generational clashes. Meaning
When Your Life Is On Fire Twelve seekers, artists, iconoclasts, and survivors on what values mean the most to them. Meaning
Lunch An admirably eclectic and enlightening book on lunch written with elan and creativity. Nurturing
To Save Everything, Click Here An attack on solutionism and Internet-centrism. Openness
Perspective A robust study of openness and the virtues which emanate from this spiritual quality. Openness
A Match to the Heart A nature writer's reflections on her close encounter with death. You
Practicing Catholic A creative writer and prophetic columnist's long, hard look at his Catholic faith along with a religious and cultural take on America. Faith
Balancing Heaven and Earth An extraordinary memoir recounting the paths taken on the author's spiritual journey through life. Teachers
This Flowing Toward Me A sensitive and engaging memoir of a sister who has spent 25 years working with refugees and international immigrants. Hospitality
My God and I A captivating series of snapshots from the life and ministry of this unconventional teacher, preacher, and writer in the Christian Reformed tradition. Hope
Hand Wash Cold A lyrically written meditation on everyday spirituality from a Zen priest, errant wife, delinquent mother, and expert laundress. Attention
Convictions A summing up by Macus J. Borg of his writings, teachings, concerns, and passions over the past 50 years. Faith
Spiritual Guidance Across Religions A valuable overview of the need for and practice of interfaith spiritual direction. Listening
A Private History of Awe A poignant and beautifully written spiritual memoir that salutes awe and the remarkable ways it enriches and deepens life. Reverence