Book Reviews

Cities Are Good for You Positive thoughts on the pleasures and complexities of city life. Joy
Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here A powerful portrait of the battle in Muslim countries by devout Muslims and others against the oppression and violence of Muslim fundamentalists. Justice
Yes/And . . . A sterling collection of spiritual essays which can be seen as part of this prolific Franciscan priest's legacy work. Faith
The Big Disconnect Practical suggestions to deal with challenges created by digital work in homes and schools. Connections
The Myths of Happiness An analytical probe of happiness, myths, and positive emotions from scientific and spiritual perspectives. Connections
The Art of Communicating A hard look at communing and communicating in this high tech age. Connections
Polishing the Mirror The renown teacher's commentary on the practices and insights of his wisdom teachings from the past 50 years. Being Present
The Robert Bellah Reader 28 essays assessing the roles of religion in society. Meaning
Counterclockwise A spunky examination of the anti-aging industry which has become an $88 billion business. Yearning
Demystifying Patanjali: The Yoga Sutras (Aphorisms) A classic yoga text interpreted by Paramhansa Yogananda and his disciple Swami Kriyananda. Unity
Positivity An impressive work on the powers and benefits of positivity. Transformation
Virtually You A hard-hitting, thought-provoking assessment of what the Internet is doing to us by changing how we act, relate, think, and speak. Meaning
Going Solo A charting of the swift rise of people living alone in cities across America. Meaning
The Fourth Gospel The controversial Bishop's interpretations of the Gospel of John which was used to silence heretics during the Inquisition. Meaning
8 Habits of Love Eight Habits of Love which can set our lives on a fresh and flourishing course. Love
Discernment A thoughtful and soul-stirring treatment of the spiritual practice of discernment. Faith
Intimacy in Prayer An examination of the Song of Songs through 86 sermons. Devotion
The Sense of Being Stared At A strong explanation of the reality of telepathy and other ways our minds go beyond our bodies. Connections
Why Empathy Matters A salute to the human capacity to empathize with others and to work for the change it signals in our hearts and minds. Connections
The Lonely American A cogent examination of loneliness and the lessening of social connections. Connections