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The Essential Spirituality Handbook By Wendy M. Wright A history and affirmation of spirituality in the Catholic tradition. Faith
Spiritual Letters By Sister Wendy Beckett Letters in which Sister Wendy comes across as a sensitive and engaged spiritual director. Questing
Art as Therapy By Alain de Botton, John Armstrong A radical reinterpretation of art that makes it more relevant to everyday life and the questions of meaning and purpose. Imagination
Stitches By Anne Lamott Spiritual remedies for coping with suffering, anxiety, and sadness. Meaning
The App Generation By Howard Gardner, Katie Davis Thought-provoking report on the App Generation and what technology is doing to their identity, intimacy, and imagination. Meaning
Cat Sense By John Bradshaw A mix of fascinating history about cats and helpful suggestions for caring for these independent animal companions. Reverence
How to Read a Novelist By John Freeman Commentaries and insights from interviews with 55 major novelists Meaning
The Way of Thomas By John R. Mabry A salutary overview of the teachings in the Gospel of Thomas emphasizing its relevance to today's scene. Transformation
Giving Up god . . . to Find God By Kerry Walters Reveals religious paths that lead to idolatry . Faith
Daily Doses of Wisdom By Josh Bartok A fine collection of edifying Buddhist quotations. Devotion
Color Your Life By Dorothy Sun, Howard Sun A helpful and handy guide to the importance of color in your life. Transformation
Awakening to Awe By Kirk J. Schneider A demonstration of the transformative qualities of an awe-based life. Reverence
Rediscovery of Awe By Kirk J. Schneider A good case for awe and wonder as the basis of an enchanted agnosticism. Reverence
Enduring Lives By Carol Lee Flinders An excellent companion to the Flinders' bestseller Enduring Grace. Meaning
The Dalai Lama on What Matters Most By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Noriyuki Ueda Nuggets of wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Compassion
The Gift of Adversity By Norman E. Rosenthal Stories and the lessons to be learned failure, disappointment, and loss. Teachers
Hardwiring Happiness By Rick Hanson A new classic in transformation exploring the salutary impact of the mind and positive experiences on the negativity of the brain. Transformation
Living the Season By Ji Hyang Padma Zen practices for wholeness, personal renewal, and human flourishing, organized by the seasons of the year. Connections
Dog Songs By Mary Oliver Poems hurrahing dogs as our loving animal companions. Love
Love Your Enemies By Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg Personal stories and spiritual practices on loving our enemies. Love