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 | | The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom by Angeles Arrien ISBN-10: 9781591795728 ISBN-10: 1-59179-572-9 ISBN-13: 9781591795728 ISBN-13: 978-1-59179-572-8 Paperback 2007-09-01 Sounds True, Incorporated Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Cultural anthropologist and award-winning author Angeles Arrien presents The Second Half of Life--a collection of teachings, reflections, and stories from around the world to open us to the challenges and deeper mysteries of "the great crossing" at midlife. Working with the images, poetry, metaphors, and other forms of symbolic language from diverse cultures, Arrien introduces us to the "Eight Gates of Initiation." By mastering their lessons and gifts, we harvest the meaning and purpose of our life, and come into our spiritual maturity. This popular seller is now available in paperback, with a foreword by John O'Donohue. | ||
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Full of wisdom Arien's book, The Second Half of LIfe, is sensitive, inspiring, wise and down to earth. Every chapter validates me personally. I recommend to anyone 60 and over. | ||
Not Just The Second Half of Life Angeles Arrien was a guest on my radio show and what a wonderful show it was. Though the title of her book begins "The Second Half of Life" I cannot stress enough how the importance of the information applies to EVERY phase of life. I found this book to be insightful in so many ways. This is a must read for every age to help get through all the challenges and fears we face no matter what the age of the reader. I highly recommend this book for everyone. Many thanks to Angeles Arrien for taking this topic and making it easy to understand and truly a joy to read. | ||
The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom Book was received in excellent condition and in a timely manner. Would use this vendor again. | ||
Powerful message The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom I found this book well written and easy to read. The message was extremely powerful for me at this point in my life, and I found myself wishing I had read this book before I retired. In a society focused on youth, vitality and glamour, this book affirms the value of all life and at all stages of life. | ||
Very helpful for a grou discussion A group used this book for discussion. The subject matter was very applicable and practical. I would highly recommend this book. Jody | ||