Tracy Franz is the author of My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk’s Wife in Japan.
Tracy Franz
Recent Articles
Books in Brief: January 2026
Tracy Franz reviews a new set of books for the January 2026 issue of Lion's Roar.
Waves of Change
From menopause to emotional upheavals to contemplating mortality, Tracy Franz recommends new books to help us navigate life’s changes.
Life, Loss, and Connection
When we truly face death, we live more fully. Tracy Franz presents a selection of new books (and one movie) on bereavement, self-discovery in nature, and more.
Faith for Troubled Times
Anne Lamott, Joko Beck, the mindful family, Black liberation—Tracy Franz looks at new books offering the spiritual wisdom we need today.
Her Story
Tracy Franz reviews "The Complete Illustrated Guide to Zen," "A Quiet Mind," "River of Offerings," and more.