Living the Questions Essays Inspired by the Work and Life of Parker J. Palmer [Hardcover]

Parker J. Palmer--who for forty years has written and spoken about subjects ranging from contemplation to community, the inner life to public life, education to social change--is known as one of the nation’s most thoughtful voices, calling us all to ways of being in the world that honor the human heart and promote a humane society. Living the Questions, a celebration of Palmer’s long and distinguished career, explores the dynamic interplay between the inner life of spirit and the outer life of work. The equally distinguished contributors, who come from a wide range of professions--university presidents, scientists, physicians, religious leaders, business consultants, public school educators, philanthropists, and community organizers--bear witness to the depth, breadth, and reach of Palmer’s work. All of them have been personally touched by his courage and determination to live a life congruent with the ideas and principles he writes about and by his candor in acknowledging his own flaws.Preface (Diana Chapman Walsh).

Gratitudes.

A Journey of Questions: The Life and Work of Parker J. Palmer.

“THIS LIVE ENCOUNTER”.

Chapter One: Now I Become Myself.

Notions of Presence (Chip Wood).

Learning by Heart: An Ode to My Vocation as a Teacher (Marianne Novak Houston).

Insights on the Inner Life of Healers (Henry Emmons, M.D.).

Late Openings? (David J. Maitland).

What Sound Does the Soul Make? (Mary Rose O’Reilley).

Chapter Two: Be Not Afraid.

Thinking Ourselves Home: The Cultivation of Wisdom (Dawna Markova).

Because of My Not Knowing (Mark Nepo).

The Courage to Learn (Thomas F. Beech).