In the enchanting anthology Sailing Alone around the Room: New and Selected Poems (2001), Collins weaves together a tapestry of verses, drawing from the rich reservoir of his past poetic works.

J. Gordon Melton has meticulously crafted a vast compendium, The Encyclopedia of American Religions (1999), serving as a treasure trove of knowledge on the diverse spectrum of religious institutions and their myriad practices across the United States.

Wade Clark Roof’s insightful book, A Generation of Seekers: The Spiritual Journeys of the Baby Boom Generation (1993), chronicles the spiritual odyssey of a generation, traversing the transformative years from the 1960s through the 1990s.

Daniel Quinn’s Turner Award-winning masterpiece, Ishmael (1992), delves into the profound moral and spiritual dilemmas that humanity faces, challenging us to confront these issues for our survival.