| Becoming Human (-10th Anniversary) (-10th Anniversary) -10th Anniversa Edition Contributor(s): Vanier, Jean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0809145871 ISBN-13: 9780809145874 Publisher: Paulist Press OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world," (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision for creating a common good that radically changes our communities, our relationships, and ourselves. He proposes that by opening ourselves to outsiders, those we perceive as weak, different, or inferior, we can achieve true personal and societal freedom. Becoming Human is not only a book of extraordinary ideas, but a revolutionary call to action. The 10th anniversary edition includea a new Introduction by the author. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Movements - Humanism - Religion | Inspirational - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 128 |
| LCCN: 2008928184 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5" W x 8.02" (0.44 lbs) 166 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Acclaimed as a man who inspires the world, (Maclean's) and a nation builder (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In this provocative book, Vanier shares his profoundly human vision for creating a common good that radically changes our communities, our relationships, and ourselves. He proposes that by opening ourselves to outsiders, those we perceive as weak, different, or inferior, we can achieve true personal and societal freedom. Becoming Human is not only a book of extraordinary ideas, but a revolutionary call to action. The 10th anniversary edition includes a new Introduction by the author. |