The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning
I am not perfect is a simple statement of profound truth, the first step toward understanding the human condition, for to deny your essential imperfection is to deny yourself and your own humanity. The spirituality of imperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrew prophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages and Christian disciples, is a message as timeless as it is timely. This insightful work draws on the wisdom stories of the ages to provide an extraordinary wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone thirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in these troubled times.



Who are we? Why so we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.
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The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning
I am not perfect is a simple statement of profound truth, the first step toward understanding the human condition, for to deny your essential imperfection is to deny yourself and your own humanity. The spirituality of imperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrew prophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages and Christian disciples, is a message as timeless as it is timely. This insightful work draws on the wisdom stories of the ages to provide an extraordinary wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone thirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in these troubled times.



Who are we? Why so we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.
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The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning

The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning

by Katherine Ketcham, Ernest Kurtz

Narrated by David Drummond

Unabridged — 9 hours, 15 minutes

The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning

The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning

by Katherine Ketcham, Ernest Kurtz

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I am not perfect is a simple statement of profound truth, the first step toward understanding the human condition, for to deny your essential imperfection is to deny yourself and your own humanity. The spirituality of imperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrew prophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages and Christian disciples, is a message as timeless as it is timely. This insightful work draws on the wisdom stories of the ages to provide an extraordinary wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone thirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in these troubled times.



Who are we? Why so we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.

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"Drummond nimbly winds his way through these myriad tales with various accents and humor and helps listeners hear the moral in every tale. His energy and enthusiasm throughout keep listeners connected to the authors' theme: how to live successfully with failures in one's life." ---AudioFile

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"Drummond nimbly winds his way through these myriad tales with various accents and humor and helps listeners hear the moral in every tale. His energy and enthusiasm throughout keep listeners connected to the authors' theme: how to live successfully with failures in one's life." —AudioFile

JUNE 2014 - AudioFile

Some listeners may be reluctant to listen to this audiobook because it’s recommended for addicts and alcoholics in recovery. However, listening to David Drummond’s interpretation of the text transforms it into a life-affirming experience for everyone who listens. In addition, those seeking to define a higher power or to put more spirituality into their lives will be happy with this fine selection, filled with stories from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Drummond nimbly winds his way through these myriad tales with various accents and humor and helps listeners hear the moral in every tale. His energy and enthusiasm throughout keep listeners connected to the authors’ theme: how to live successfully with failures in one’s life. E.E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID: 2940170601417
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 03/26/2014
Edition description: Unabridged
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