The Active Life: Wisdom for Work, Creativity, and Caring by Parker J. Palmer

The Active Life: Wisdom for Work, Creativity, and Caring

Parker J. Palmer

160 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

nonfiction religion challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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Vital, down-to-earth wisdom for active people who serve others or work for social change. Drawing from the teachings of Chuang Tzu, Martin Buber, Jesus, and Julia Esquivel, Palmer presents a detailed framework for a spiritual life in the active wo...

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