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Falling upwardRichard Rohr

Falling upward

192 pagesFirst published 20112 editions
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"A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life. In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up." Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite.? What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as "falling upward."? In fact, it is not a loss but somehow…

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FormatPublisherYearPagesISBN
EditionJose-Bass20131849781118428566
EditionJossey-Bass20111999780470907757
SpiritualitySpiritual formationAgingSpiritual lifeRELIGION / Spirituality