Friends Journal Book Reviews

Every issue of Friends Journal includes reviews of recently published books that bring illuminating perspectives to Quakers' spiritual and social concerns. Many of the books we cover can be purchased through FGC'S online Quakerbooks store.

Latest Book Reviews

In Brief: Down to the Bone: A Jail, a Journey, Four Women

Reviewed by Sharlee DiMenichi

September 1, 2025

The Spirit of Freedom by Mark Russ Book Cover

The Spirit of Freedom: Quaker-Shaped Christian Theology

Reviewed by Brian Drayton

August 1, 2025

Teach us to Pray by Paul Buckley Book Cover

Teach Us to Pray

Reviewed by John Andrew Gallery

August 1, 2025

Short Journey Home by Richard Brady book cover

Short Journey Home: Awakening to Freedom with Thich Nhat Hanh

Reviewed by Harvey Gillman

August 1, 2025

The Tears of things Richard Rohr Book Cover

The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

Reviewed by Windy Cooler

August 1, 2025

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson - What if We Get it Right? book cover

What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures

Reviewed by Ruah Swennerfelt

August 1, 2025

The Coracle and the Copper Bell poems to carry skin and soul by Bethany Lee Cover

The Coracle and the Copper Bell: Poems to Carry Skin and Soul AND Close to the Surface: A Family Journey at Sea

Reviewed by Tom and Sandy Farley

August 1, 2025

Cato Pedder - Moeder Land Nine Daughters of South Africa Cover

In Brief: Moederland: Nine Daughters of South Africa

Reviewed by Marty Grundy

August 1, 2025

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