by Philip Rafferty | Jan 1, 2019 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Philosophy
The late Alan Watts is an important figure in the intellectual and spiritual development of twentieth century American thought. Watt is best known as an interpreter and practitioner of Zen Buddhism during a time where this practice was not very accessible to westerns....
by Sarah Hutchins | Mar 16, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Dance
The Ecstasy of Being: Mythology and Dance is the latest collection of published and unpublished works by the renowned American scholar who developed the hero’s journey theory, connecting similar symbols and stages of popular myths from around the world. Editor Nancy...
by Barbara Cothern | Mar 5, 2018 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Cooking, Food & Drinks, Health, Fitness & Dieting
What’s old is new again and food trends are no exception. Due to an increase in autoimmune, gut health, and general health concerns, incorporating fermented foods into one’s diet is becoming popular. The Cultured Cook, by Michelle Schoffro Cook, focuses on the issue...
by Sarah Hutchins | Nov 20, 2017 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Whether someone seeks psychology or spirituality to solve anything from their everyday worries to their existential troubles, Alan Watts asserts in Psychotherapy East & West that the guru or therapist’s only available methodology is trickery because the solutions...
by Sarah Hutchins | May 26, 2015 | Archived Reviews (pre-April 2020), Body, Mind & Spirit, Health, Fitness & Dieting
[alert variation=”alert-info”]Publisher: New World Library Formats: Paperback, Kindle, eBook Purchase: Powell’s | Amazon | IndieBound | Barnes & Noble | iBooks[/alert] While naturopathy is growing more common in the US, Ayurveda is still...