• As editor. 2002.
Imagination and Spirit: A Contemporary Quaker Reader • 2005.
Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality •
Publishers Weekly described the book as a useful devotional guide and praised it for its "buoyant but realistic tone". •
Spiritual Life praised the book for addressing a strongly felt need and described it as helpful to a wide readership. The reviewer noted, however, that the book left him unsatisfied and did not adequately explain the theological framework of the Quakers. • A second edition appeared in 2016:
Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality, 2nd Edition • In a review of the second edition, the
Presbyterian Outlook noted that "the Quakers are onto something" when it comes to silence. •
The Catholic Library World recommended the book for readers open to that "still, small voice". • 2006.
Mind the Light: Learning to See with Spiritual Eyes •
Publishers Weekly described the book as useful but noted that "Bill's plethora of examples of spiritual sight sometimes overwhelm the point he wants to make". • 2008.
Sacred Compass: The Path of Spiritual Discernment • With Beth A. Booram. 2011.
Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God • In a
starred review,
Publishers Weekly called the work "a deeply pleasing book" which gracefully accomplishes its goals. •
Friends Journal called it a "useful tool" though some of the images did not resonate with the reviewer. • With Jennie Isbell. 2015.
Finding God in the Verbs: Crafting a Fresh Language of God •
Publishers Weekly described the book as practical and thought-provoking offering a "fresh, useful approach". •
Friends Journal called it an "imperfect but powerful book" with a practical and humorous look at prayer. • 2015.
Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble toward Simplicity and Grace •
Friends Journal described the book as accessible but also deep and praised the "sweet, serious prose with its simple advice about living in the Spirit." The book placed #5 on the list of "Top Ten Quaker Bestsellers 2018". •
Western Friend recommended the book as a useful introduction to Quaker values for Christians of other denominations. • 2019.
Beauty, Truth Life, and Love: Four Essentials for the Abundant Life • 2019.
Hope and Witness In Dangerous Times: Lessons from the Quakers on Blending Faith, Daily Life, and Activism •
Friends Journal says "His book not only shares some of the timeless wisdom Quakers have to offer, but it is timely as well." http://www.friendsjournal.org/book/hope-and-witness-in-dangerous-times-lessons-from-the-quakers-on-blending-faith-daily-life-and-activism • 2023.
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