Stories of Life: The Nature Formation and Consequences of Character

Heresy comes from a Greek word meaning to choose. Heresy is often the path of those who choose the road less traveled. Davidson claims that heresy is about the only place where the holy spirit can be found. The religion of the priests is almost always orthodox. The religion of the prophets is always heretical choosing better stories and more demanding paths. Its the only religion worthy of the name Davidson says.Character refers to our basic style of being and behaving. Were born with much of it while early experiences influences and mentors help shape the rest. Focusing on the nature formation and consequences of character Davidson Loehr presents a witty poignant and brilliant book that has been described as mesmerizing captivating and life-changing. The book was designed to help the reader look closely at deep styles in his or her own character and question them. In frequent YOUR TURN sections the many colorful stories of Davidsons unusual life are used as windows on the readers own life and soul providing a chance to know oneself and ones character more intimately and inviting the reader to find the influences mentors negative experiences and people etc. who helped or hindered the formation of their own character.The heart of any real religion-and of this book-is to answer our two most fundamental existential questions: Who at my best am I? and How should I live so that when I look back I can be glad I lived that way?