<DIV>Appealing to any reader who likes a good story, Recipes for a Sacred Life is a collection of short, true tales steeped in the magic of day-to-day life and the wisdom of ancient traditions. From animal chats to forgiveness to sacred sex; from strangers on the subway to a shaman from New Jersey to Rita from the Bronx, Recipes answers such questions as: Do miracles happen on Fifth Avenue? Can you find God at a Howard Johnson’s? And, do you give to the ones who are drunk? Written with heart and humor, these interrelated tales are created around those everyday encounters — with friends, nature, lovers, and strangers — that can suddenly put us in touch with the sacred, adding love, connection, and purpose to our lives.</div>