40-Day Journey with Parker J. Palmer

Few Protestant writers today can match the influence of Parker Palmer on American spirituality contemplative practice and Quaker values. Palmer who is founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal a non-profit organization that provides support for people in the service professions has published dozens of poems essays and seven books including the bestselling A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey toward an Undivided Life. Drawing from his published works series editor Henry French here selects 40 inspiring passages from Palmers writings that reflect Palmers spiritual journey and invites readers to explore their own spirituality under the guidance of this noted author educator and activist. When the 40-day journey is over it will no longer be the guides description of the journey that stirs the readers longing for God but rather the readers experience of the journey that grounds her or his faith and life. 40-Day Journey with Parker J. Palmer opens with a short introduction to the life of Parker Palmer and then offers forty chapters each of which includes a reading from his writings related Scripture passages questions to ponder journal-reflection exercises and a prayer. The book also includes helps on how to use the book and hints on keeping a journal along with ideas for further reading. Each chapter in the book includes space for notes.