Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life (Paperback)

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9780281068913

A Spirituality For The Two Halves Of Life

Author: Richard Rohr
Publisher: SPCK Publishing	Pages: 208
Binding: Paperback

Reissued with a new cover, Falling Upward has sold well over 100,000 copies worldwide

We grow more spiritually by doing it wrong than by doing it right.

In Falling Upward, Fr Richard Rohr offers a new understanding of one of life's most profound mysteries: how our failing can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Drawing on the wisdom from time-honoured myths, heroic poems, great thinkers and sacred religious texts, the author explores the two halves of life to show that those who have fallen, failed, or 'gone down' are the only ones who understand 'up'. The heartbreaks, disappointments and loves of the first half of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half has in store for us.

'I thank God for Richard Rohr's sage-like presence in our culture: I honestly don't know where I'd be without it.'
Brian Draper

'Richard Rohr at his vintage best: prophetic, pastoral, practical.'
Cynthia Bourgeault

'A voyage into the mystery and beauty of healthy spiritual maturity.'
Mehmet Oz, MD, host of the Dr Oz Show

About the Author of

FR RICHARD ROHR is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province. He founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1986, where he presently serves as Founding Director. An internationally known speaker, he teaches on such themes as adult Christian spirituality, men’s spirituality, and politics and spirituality, and has published many books, including Falling Upward and Immortal Diamond (SPCK, 2012 and 2013 respectively).

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