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Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Falling Upward A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Author: Richard Rohr
In the first half of life, we are naturally preoccupied with establishing ourselves; climbing, achieving, and performing. But as we grow older and encounter challenges and mistakes, we need to see ourselves in a different and more life-giving way. This message of falling down - that is in fact moving upward - is the most resisted and counte...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781611202243
ISBN-10: 1611202248
Publication Date: 5/24/2011
Edition: Unabridged
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Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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This book was chosen for my monthly Bible study group. In a nutshell, the author encourages readers to let go of the rigid, achievement-oriented mindset of the first half of life to enter a new phase in retirement. 

The book had quite a few gems of wisdom:

"We grow spiritually much more by doing it wrong than by doing it right."

"Pass the lessons learned on to others - or there has been no real gift at all."

My biggest complaint with the book is the pace is slow, and it was not the easiest to comprehend. 


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