On the Brink of Everything
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On the Brink of Everything by Parker J Palmer
"This impassioned book invites readers to the deep end of life where authentic soul work and human transformation become pressing concerns." --Publishers Weekly2019 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medalist in the Aging/Death & Dying Category
From bestselling author Parker J. Palmer comes a brave and beautiful book for all who want to age reflectively, seeking new insights and life-giving ways to engage in the world. "Age itself," he says, "is no excuse to wade in the shallows. It's a reason to dive deep and take creative risks."
Looking back on eight decades of life--and on his work as a writer, teacher, and activist--Palmer explores what he's learning about self and world, inviting readers to explore their own experience. In prose and poetry--and three downloadable songs written for the book by the gifted Carrie Newcomer--he meditates on the meanings of life, past, present, and future.
With compassion and chutzpah, gravitas and levity, Palmer writes about cultivating a vital inner and outer life, finding meaning in suffering and joy, and forming friendships across the generations that bring new life to young and old alike.
"This book is a companion for not merely surviving a fractured world, but embodying--like Parker--the fiercely honest and gracious wholeness that is ours to claim at every stage of life." --Krista Tippett, New York Times-bestselling author of Becoming Wise
"A wondrously rich mix of reality and possibility, comfort and story, helpful counsel and poetry, in the voice of a friend . . . This is a book of immense gratitude, consolation, and praise." --Naomi Shihab Nye, National Book Award finalist
Palmer's writing resonates with people from all walks of life. Palmer is the founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal and the author of nine books, including the bestsellers The Courage to Teach, Let Your Life Speak, and A Hidden Wholeness. He has received ten honorary doctorates and numerous national prizes for his work, including the William Rainey Harper Award in 2010, which he shared with Margaret Mead, Paulo Freire, and Elie Wiesel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781523095438 |
| ISBN 10 | 1523095431 |
| Title | On the Brink of Everything |
| Author | Parker J Palmer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Berrett-Koehler Publishers |
| Year published | 2018-06-26 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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