On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting OldAging as a passage of discovery and engagement 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. “The laws of nature that dictate sundown dictate our demise. But how we travel the arc toward the sunset of our lives is ours to choose: will it be denial, defiance, or collaboration?” 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. |
Contents
What I Can See from Here | |
The Dance of the Generations | |
From Illusion to Reality | |
Writing a Life | |
Staying Engaged with the World | |
Staying Engaged with Your Soul | |
Where We Go When We | |
Postlude | |
About the Author | |
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On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old Parker J. Palmer No preview available - 2019 |
On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old Parker J. Palmer No preview available - 2018 |
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