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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.
Product Details
| Publisher | Bantam |
| ISBN | 0553371320 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Ernest Kurtz,Katherine Ketcham |
| EAN | 9780553371321 |
| Label | Bantam |
| Dewey Decimal Number | 291.4 |
| Studio | Bantam |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Title | The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning |
| Release Date | 1993-12-01 |
| Publication Date | 1993-12-01 |
| Manufacturer | Bantam |
Customer Reviews
Best Book on Spirituality, ever written.....Review by Truthb4Prophets, 2010-07-30
The best book I have ever read on the subject of spirituality. This is the gold standard for learning how to really accept onesself and understand the relationship between the quest for perfection and the inherent imperfection of being a human being.
On a scale of 1 to 10 this is a 12! The very best ever! Incredible!
Not as impressed as others
Review by V. Vital, 2010-05-13
I was excited about the book through the first hundred pages or so, then it quickly dissipated. There are some great nuggets of wisdom and great insight strewn throughout the book, but they could have been conveyed much more succinctly. The authors overdid the whole storytelling bit.
Life changing! Invites your spirituality to be alive & yours
Review by M. Rosado, 2010-02-16
I found Spirituality of Imperfection to be an incredibly insight-provoking book. I enjoyed it very much even though I am not an alcoholic or addict & I'm not really that familiar with AA at all.
In fact, I would often read a few pages or even just a paragraph / story and then just 'sit with it' and allow the meaning to slowly show itself. I believe the people who rated this book poorly wanted a book that just laid out the 'answers to life' in simple, concise manner - & I definitely agree, that is not what this book offers. But it offers something MUCH greater in value... an invitation to think deeply and allow your spirituality to come alive.
Enjoy and be inspired!
Torn to pieceshood
Review by Brian K. Baker, 2010-02-01
if you wonder what spirituality is; wonder if you have it; wonder how to improve it; this is one of the books you need to read. You won't just read it once. You'll leave with an understanding you didn't have and come back later to get more. when you are through-you will have a story.
Worth the effort
Review by Phin W. Sappenfield, 2009-12-22
My effort to read this book was rewarded. I came away thinking that for myself good works and grace are desirable things, but the heavy lifting required of me is growth in self awareness and the acceptance of the unity of man.
Also, the book reminded me of a slightly overdone brownie: tasty, chewy and a little dry.
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