Wisdom Is A Journey

<p>When confronted by an existential crisis </p><p>noted educator Marlene C. Holayter is drawn into a</p><p>journey of personal discovery. As she approaches</p><p>retirement the author is compelled to find the</p><p>meaning purpose and value in her life. As she</p><p>delves into her own story one door opens to</p><p>another and soon she is exploring the stories of</p><p>others.</p><p>Drawing on interviews with over one</p><p>hundred people Holayter examines how the</p><p>search for what matters enriches life and how</p><p>each decade becomes a crossroad for the next.</p><p>Through the lens of her own journey of growth </p><p>the author reveals insights gleaned from the vast</p><p>and varied and yet sometimes commonly shared</p><p>experiences of a wide range of people.</p><p>Wisdom is a Journey asks deep questions</p><p>about seeking guidance the power of</p><p>connections and the importance of empathy in</p><p>a complex world. By offering perspective</p><p>through these collected reflections and lived</p><p>lessons Holayter's book is an opportunity to be</p><p>nurtured by others as you walk your own path</p><p>toward wisdom.</p>