An Undivided Life, Parker J. Palmer, PhD
An Undivided Life, Parker J. Palmer, PhD
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An Undivided Life
Seeking Wholeness in Ourselves, Our Work, and Our World

Author: Parker J. Palmer, PhD

Narrator: Parker J. Palmer, PhD

Unabridged: 5 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2009


Synopsis

We all yearn for a life that is whole—where “soul and role” are aligned and our innermost wisdom guides us in our actions. Perhaps no one has explored this topic more deeply than bestselling author and distinguished educator Parker J. Palmer.

Now you can experience his inspiring and transformative teachings on An Undivided Life. Infused with compassionate intelligence, this landmark program will encourage and deepen your reflections about what it means to live “a life divided no more.”

In this five-hour journey, Palmer shares some of his most personal lessons and profound insights gained from a lifetime of faithful inquiry. Join him for an open and honest conversation that explores:
• The power of paradox to help us find meaning in the darkness and light of life’s experiences
• How to live creatively in “the tragic gap”—the space between hard realities and what we know to be possible“
• Hearing each other into speech”—a soul-honoring way of deepening our relationships
• How understanding our inner dynamics can help us make choices that are life-giving for ourselves and others

"My experience—from the depths of depression to the heights of joy—has taught me that the path toward wholeness takes patience and passion,” teaches Parker Palmer. With An Undivided Life, you will receive his timeless wisdom and guidance to help you discern, trust, and follow your authentic self at home, in your work, and in the world.

Course objectives:
• Describe what it means to live an undivided life
• Define "paradox"
• Discern between a true community and a false community
• Discuss what the “true self” is

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on June 15, 2016

A Q/A session, Palmer's responses reflect a lifetime of deliberation upon the human condition, ranging from history to psychology to sociology and neuroscience. There are no pat answers, no quasi-wisdom based on obscure messaging. Instead there's a deep appreciation for the complexity of the human e......more

Goodreads review by Kasey on October 11, 2022

I hope to re-listen to this yearly! It’s not an audiobook but instead an Q&A with Palmer on a variety of topics. Both times I’ve read it, it does something to my soul.......more

Goodreads review by Theo on September 22, 2023

Great words on how to be there for those dying. Great connection on how be a life-giving presence for those clinically depressed, along the same lines. Brilliant highlighting of the scientific data on the relation of feeling to learning and intellectual/academic performance. A more balanced/holistic......more

Goodreads review by Susan on January 10, 2022

This book was insightful and encourages me to search out my true self rather than trying to put on a face for other people. I found his insights about being present with people - neither invasive or evasive - powerful. This is really a 4.5 star!......more

Goodreads review by Tristan on August 28, 2023

Man… Palmer just gives me so dang much to think about. I really enjoyed wrestling through this book with him and he even helped explain other books I’ve read on concepts of solitude and community and how they relate. I’m officially a Parker J Palmer fan.......more