Legacy of the Heart: The Spiritual Advantage of a Painful Childhood by Wayne Muller
In celebration of the tenth anniversary of its publication, a reissue of the bestselling classic that is a touching and important book with much to teach us about the redemptive aspects of suffering (Robert Coles, author of The Spiritual Life of Children).For almost three decades, Wayne Muller has worked with children and adults to heal their sorrow, helping them discover how their pain can become a powerful source of strength and peace. In this inspiring book, Muller reveals the resilience of the human spirit in the face of sorrow and teaches readers how to recognize and transform the damaging effects of their wounds and rediscover their natural vitality, creativity, and joy.
Regardless of the specific nature of their trauma, be it family violence, alcoholism, sexual abuse, illness, or loss, Muller's book has provided countless thousands a path for the awakening of the heart that is psychologically sound and reassuring, yet challenges us at the same time to believe in the possibility of real change. Filled with practical suggestions, this is a book that will bring every reader consolation, comfort, and the courage to seek a more fulfilling way forward.
Wayne Muller is the founder of Bread for the Journey, an innovative organization that helps families in need. He is an ordained priest and therapist. He is a senior scholar of the Fetzer Institute and a Fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and a Harvard Divinity School graduate. He also manages the Institute for Engaged Spirituality and travels the country giving talks and retreats. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Legacy of the Heart and How, Then, Should We Live?
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| ISBN 13 | 9780671797843 |
| ISBN 10 | 0671797840 |
| Title | Legacy of the Heart: The Spiritual Advantage of a Painful Childhood |
| Author | Wayne Muller |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prentice Hall (a Pearson Education company) |
| Year published | 1993-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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