Recommended Books

Spirituality

Living in the Presence by Tilden Edwards - contemplative prayer practices

Sadhana: A Way to God: Christian Exercises in Eastern Form by Anthony De Mello

Prayer of the Heart and Body: Meditation & Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice by Thomas Ryan

Centered Living: The Way of Centering Prayer by M. Basil Pennington, O.S.S.O.

Holy Hunger by Margaret Bullitt-Jonas - one woman's struggle with food addiction

Open Mind Open Heart by Thomas Keating - historical overview of Christian contemplative prayer

The Shack by William Young

For Thou Art With Me: The Healing Power of Psalms by Samuel Chiel & Henry Drecher

The Life of the Spirit & The Life of Today by Evelyn Underhill

Henri Nouwen: Writings Selected & Introduced by Robert Jonas

Wisdom Distilled From The Daily by Joan Chittister, OSB

The Pratice of Prayer by Margaret Guenther

A Wing and a Prayer: A Message of Faith and Hope by Katharine Jefferts Schori

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages by Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.

Love You Forever by Robert N. Munsch

Goodbye & Amen by Beth Gutcheon - a humorous look at family dynamics with the passing of the older generation

The Gospel According to Sam by William Miller - Sam is a dog

O Ye Jigs & Juleps by Virginia Carey Hudson - experiences in the mid-50's of a young girl at Episcopal boarding school

Book Group

The Faith Club by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, Priscilla Warner A Muslim, a Christian, A Jew - Three Women Search for Understanding

Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angeliou

Travelling Mercies by Anne Lammott

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver

Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

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Faithfully Fit

Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook by Dr. Paul Lam

Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging

Easy Yoga: Any Age, Any Place, Any Time by Jude Reignier

A Pilates Primer: The Millennium Edition by Joseph Pilates and Judd Robbins

Health and Environment

It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong

The Last Dance: Facing Alzheimer's with Love & Laughter by Ann McLane Kuster with Susan McLane

Feng Shui: Step by Step by T. Raphael Simons

Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide for Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West

The Culprit and the Cure: Why Lifestyle is the Culprit Behind America's Poor Health by Steven Aldana

Ecology and Religion: Scientists Speak John E. Carroll and Keith Warner, OFM, editors

The Luminous Web: Essays on Science and Religion by Barbara Brown Taylor

Who Moved My Cheese?: An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson, M.D.

Successful Aging by John W. Rowe, MD and Robert L. Kahn, PhD

Death: The Final Stage of Growth by Elisabeth Kubler Ross

Telling Your Own Stories by Donald Davis

Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating by Walter Willett

DVDs and Videotapes

Tai Chi for Arthritis by Dr. Paul Lam

The NIA Technique: Integrative Conditioning For All Levels with Debbie and Carlos Rosas: www.nia-nia.com

Stress Relief Yoga for Beginners with Suzanne Deason

Pilates: Beginning Mat Workout with Ana Caban: Living Arts at www.gaiam.com

CD's

A Wing and  Prayer by Brian Luke Seaward - Guided Meditation and Visualizations

Time for Healing: Relaxation for Mind and Body by Catherine Regan, PhD Music by Diana Stork, Harpist