The Spirituality of Imperfection, Katherine Ketcham
The Spirituality of Imperfection, Katherine Ketcham
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The Spirituality of Imperfection
Storytelling and the Search for Meaning

Author: Katherine Ketcham, Ernest Kurtz

Narrator: David Drummond

Unabridged: 9 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/26/2014

Synopsis

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.

About Katherine Ketcham

Katherine Ketcham is coauthor of sixteen books, including the bestseller Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism, with James Milam; The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning, with Ernest Kurtz; and Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism, with William F. Ashbury. Over one million copies of her books are currently in print. In addition to her writing career, Kathy works part time at the Juvenile Justice Center and the alternative high school in Walla Walla, Washington, where she has developed an educational curriculum for teenagers with alcohol and other drug problems.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Morgan on October 21, 2017

Humble Roots: I have lived in California for about 26 years, but I grew up in Michigan. When I was. Kid, my dad had a catch phrase that pretty much summarized Michigander values. Any time we would be working on a project together, and I would try to find a creative new way of solving a problem, my da......more

Goodreads review by Douglas on November 04, 2012

The title says it all, and this book just says it over and over again: that real spritituality requires an acceptance and embracing of our humanity and lack of perfection. Decent parables and stories to support this idea, but too much redundancy and too heavy on the AA message.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on June 27, 2008

Easily read, this book introduces us to the concept that to grow in spiritual realm means to accept imperfection --- no to celebrate it! Using stories and quotes from some of the worlds greatest thinkers and mystics the authors share this concept encouraging each person to take steps to become their......more

Goodreads review by Mary on May 27, 2009

Two words... life changing. Seven years ago I was on my knees after hitting rock bottom and as I clawed my way to get back on my feet again it was this book that kept me going. I still have my copy and its the one book that I go back and read over and over again. This book is very special to me.......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on August 12, 2018

Quite possibly the best book I’ve ever read...not sure if it beats out Richard Rohr’s “Breathing Under Water” but that’s the only book that even gives it a run for its money. I normally plow through books like this, so awed by what I’m reading that I just can’t stop until I reach the end. Not so with......more

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