Joan Chittister is an internationally known author and lecturer,
and the executive director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research
Center for Contemporary Spirituality. She is past president of the
Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses and the Leadership
Conference of Women Religious. Her books include "The Friendship of
Women," "In the Heart of the Temple," and "The Rule of Benedict."
She lives in Erie, Pennsylvania.
"A prophetic voice that is desperately needed in our troubled
time." --Karen Armstrong, author, "The Great Transformation"
"An amazing compendium of wisdom not only for people facing aging
or providing support, but for everyone who wants to live a
spiritually centered and balanced life." --Michael Lerner, editor,
"Tikkun Magazine"
"Brims with insight, pluck, verve and courage. . . . It shows us
both the joys and the challenges of growing older, and encourages
us to discover the deep spiritual meaning that can come with older
age." --Helen Prejean, author, "Dead Man Walking"
"Chittister beautifully downplays regrets and accents the rewards
of a mature life." --"Library Journal", "starred review"
"It's the best book I have read on the subject of aging, a dazzling
work radiant with gems of insight on every page. It will be my
spiritual reading in the days ahead." --Andrew Greeley, author,
"The Great Mysteries"
"Perhaps you have to be in the second half of life to know how
truthfully and helpfully Joan Chittister speaks. We live in a
first-half-of-life culture, which makes this wisdom all the more
necessary--and all the more wonderful." --Richard Rohr, author,
"The Naked Now"
"This collection of inspirational reflections . . . abounds in
gentle insights and arresting aphorisms." --"Publishers Weekly"
"We can all draw strength from Chittister's essays on regret,
nostalgia, and forgiveness. She reminds readers of all generations
that aging doesn't have to be a depressing series of losses."
--"School Library Journal"
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