{"product_id":"on-the-brink-of-everything-grace-gravity-and-getting-old","title":"On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old — Reflections on Aging, Purpose, and a Life Well Lived\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom bestselling author \u003cstrong\u003eParker J. Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eLet Your Life Speak\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Courage to Teach\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHealing the Heart of Democracy\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a thoughtful and deeply moving collection of reflections on \u003cstrong\u003eaging, purpose, vocation, relationships, spirituality, and the meaning of life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on eight decades of experience as a writer, teacher, and activist, Palmer explores the questions that emerge as we grow older—and the possibilities that aging can reveal. Rather than viewing later life as a period of withdrawal, he invites readers to see aging as an opportunity to engage more deeply with life, embrace greater authenticity, and discover new meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a conventional guide to growing older.\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead, it is a collection of insightful meditations, stories, poetry, and reflections designed to encourage readers of every generation to examine how their lives are unfolding. With warmth, wisdom, humor, and honesty, Palmer turns familiar questions about aging and mortality into an exploration of \u003cstrong\u003eliving fully and courageously at every stage of life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores themes including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging and the meaning of later life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe relationship between younger and older generations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving from \u003cstrong\u003eillusion to greater self-awareness and authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork, vocation, and discovering one's purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying connected and engaged with the \u003cstrong\u003eworld and community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeepening one's relationship with the \u003cstrong\u003einner self and soul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions surrounding \u003cstrong\u003emortality, death, and what lies beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding \u003cstrong\u003emeaning, courage, and possibility\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout life's journey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, Palmer combines profound insight with humor and poetic reflection. The experience is further enriched by \u003cstrong\u003ethree downloadable songs by singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by themes explored in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrelude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI. The View from the Brink:\u003c\/strong\u003e What I Can See from Here\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eII. Young \u0026amp; Old:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dance of the Generations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIII. Getting Real:\u003c\/strong\u003e From Illusion to Reality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIV. Work \u0026amp; Vocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Writing a Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV. Keep Reaching Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staying Engaged with the World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVI. Keep Reaching In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staying Engaged with Your Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVII. Over the Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where We Go When We Die\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostlude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Brink of Everything\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling book for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eaging, personal growth, spirituality, purpose, vocation, and living a meaningful life\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're entering a new stage of adulthood or simply reflecting on the direction of your life, Palmer's wisdom offers an invitation to look deeper, remain engaged, and discover the possibilities that exist at every age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"a-divider-normal bucketDivider\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerrett-Koehler Publishers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 26, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e216 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1523095431\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1523095438\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.2 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.31 x 0.75 x 7.32 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"thebookstella.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67233212104953,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/6948\/2745\/files\/OntheBrinkofEverything.jpg?v=1790552233","url":"https:\/\/thebookscharm.com\/products\/on-the-brink-of-everything-grace-gravity-and-getting-old","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}