Book Reviews

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How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick By Letty Cottin Pogrebin A spirited, wide-ranging, and immensely helpful guide to making the most out of your visits to a sick friend. Kindness
Overcoming Perfectionism By Ann W. Smith Tests and practices to help break the habit of perfectionism and open doors to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Nurturing
Nuclear War and Environmental Catastrophe By Laray Polk, Noam Chomsky A scathing critique of the United States's role in putting the whole world in danger. Shadow
What Are They Thinking?! By Aaron M. White, Scott Swartzwelder A concise and cogent map of the teen brain and the changes and challenges kids face in today's world. Connections
Life Together By Dietrich Bonhoeffer A Christian classic on community, the ardor of devotion, the gift of grace, and the goal of service to others. Faith
Science and Faith By John F. Haught A lively and creative exploration of new possibilities arising out of the convergence of science and faith. Faith
Facing the Wave By Gretel Ehrlich Survivors of the Tsunami in Japan talking about death, loss, grief, and glimmers of hope on the horizon. Hope
Bird Medicine By Evan T. Pritchard A masterwork of insight and inspiration distilling the wisdom of winged spiritual teachers as interpreted by Native Americans in stories and rituals. Reverence
Hidden Cities By Moses Gates A delightful exploration of the hidden and out-of-sight wonders of cities around the world. Questing
Gulp By Mary Roach A rousing tour of the human digestive track that gives us a fresh appreciation for all the marvels of the body. Questing
Raising Global IQ By Carl F. Hobert A cogent wake-up call for increasing American students' knowledge about the world. Openness
This Is Running for Your Life By Michelle Orange A collection of essays presenting the surges of a fine mind in action. Openness
Bouncing Back By Linda Graham A rich and satisfying presentation of resources and spiritual exercises needed to foster resilience in hard times. Nurturing
Here, There, Elsewhere By William Least Heat-Moon A well-written collection of travel pieces written between 1983 and 2011. Meaning
How to Be an Adult in Love By David Richo Lively reflections that shed light on the many meanings of love. Love
The End of Sex By Donna Freitas The shadow side of the college hookup culture where sex is cheapened and intimacy frowned upon. Love
Portrait Inside My Head By Phillip Lopate A top-drawer collection of essays on the parade of everyday life. Imagination
Why Can't We Talk? By John Backman Good insights on the virtues and values of dialogue within the Christian community and elsewhere. Listening
Safe Journey By Julia Cameron Short and snappy chapters on spiritual ways of dealing with the fear of flying and with other challenges as we wing our way from here to there. Devotion
How the Light Gets In By Pat Schneider An ardent, imaginative salute to the spiritual practice of writing as informed by mystery. Imagination