An overview of masculinity, A Warrior’s Bible is as much self-help book as philosophical treatise. Many of the behaviors that exemplify the traditional Western notion of masculinity, such as hunting and fighting, are enjoyed by members... Read More

Straightforward and approachable, this book debunks the myth of instant karma in Western popular culture. Many Westerners tend to either dismiss karma out-of-hand or use it casually to lend the weight of the ages to simplistic truisms... Read More

Clarity and conviction make this guide to heart health through spiritual practice a convincing read. Physical health and spiritual wellbeing are often treated as two entirely separate subjects, but Tennessee-based cardiologist Arthur E.... Read More

A consistent and humbling sense of the eternal pervades this memoir and makes it hard to resist the prevailing call to authenticity. Irene Weinberg’s debut contributes to the growing body of afterlife narratives, adding to it both a... Read More

Tobert considers a broad swath of illness causation and therapies with wisdom and without judgment. Spiritual Psychiatries: Mental Health Practices in India and UK, by Natalie Tobert, is a well-researched look at the complementary nature... Read More

Butcher’s encouraging tone helps people find meaning in life during a debilitating illness. It was 2007, and forty-three-year-old Beckie Butcher thought she was dying. Something was dreadfully wrong. Every joint and muscle in her body... Read More

Indescribable—except to mention the author’s position as professor of religion at Columbia, and that it contains some of the finest prose and photography you’ll find anywhere—consequently, we will now commit the unpardonable sin... Read More

The stars see laughter in your future, and some astrological insight too. Although astrological horoscopes can include vague warnings like “watch your money today” or “think twice about a job change,” they’re generally upbeat... Read More