Bibliograph

On the brink of everything, grace, gravity, and getting old, Parker J. Palmer

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On the brink of everything, grace, gravity, and getting old, Parker J. Palmer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-196)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

On the brink of everything

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1005346190

Responsibility statement

Parker J. Palmer

Series statement

A BK life book

Sub title

grace, gravity, and getting old

Summary

"From beloved and bestselling author Parker J. Palmer (Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, Healing the Heart of Democracy), comes a beautiful book of reflections on what we can learn as we move closer to "the brink of everything." Drawing on eight decades of life -- and his career as a writer, teacher, and activist -- Palmer explores the questions age raises and the promises it holds. "Old," he writes, "is just another word for nothing left to lose, a time to dive deep into life, not withdraw to the shallows." But this book is not for elders only. It was written to encourage adults of all ages to explore the way their lives are unfolding. It's not a how-to-do-it book on aging, but a set of meditations in prose and poetry that turn the prism on the meaning(s) of one's life, refracting new light at every turn. From beginning to end, the book is laced with humor as well as gravitas -- beautifully enhanced by three free downloadable songs from the gifted singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer, written in response to themes in the book"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

With gratitude -- Prelude -- The view from the brink: what I can see from here -- Young and old: the dance of the generations -- Getting real: from illusion to reality -- Work and vocation: writing a life -- Keep reaching out: staying engaged with the world -- Keep reaching in: staying engaged with your soul -- Over the edge: where we go when we die -- Postlude

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