Harold Kushner's explanation of the Jewish autumn holiday of Sukkot and its emphases upon thanksgiving and the acknowledgment of impermanence.

A convincing and inspiring political thriller about the destructive power of dirty tricks and the spiritual power of moral courage.

Arnold Weinstein on stories of growing up and growing old extend who we are.

A wonderful and eclectic collection of timeless wisdom quotations from many diverse religious and spiritual traditions.

Margaret Silf on appreciating and honoring the mysteries of all things.

A sprightly and cogent look at the phenomenon of man-boys who are being upstaged by women and left in the dust with their buddies.

Kay Hymowitz on preadults having the feeling of being in continuous transition.

A wild, playful, and original spiritual adventure set in Africa where some elders pass on their ancient spirituality which tracks God.

Bradford Keeney on needing a song in order to connect with the holy.

Freedom and affluence provide the seedbed for the self-indulgence, addiction, and self-destruction afoot in America.

Daniel Akst on how procrastinators use distraction to self-medicate.

Lama Shenpen Drolma on why cutting attachments and understanding that everything is impermanent enables you to appreciate what you have.

Stanley Kunitz's poem "The Layers."

Jelaluddin Rumi's poem on questing through the darkness.

Pablo Neruda's poem on love.

A lively and fascinating glimpse of the Black Power Movement and its messages for America.

An engrossing Iranian film about the familial clash of values of a sister seeking freedom and pleasure and a brother who is zealot for Islamic fundamentalism.

A grim and focused anatomy of anger carried into our hearts and minds by two intense performances by Peter Mullan and Olivia Coleman.

Jose Hobday on nurturing spirit by fasting.

An inventive Norwegian comedy that depicts the redemptive power of an extramarital affair.