Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780819223692)

A diverse compilation of essays that explore the complex idea of simplicity in our lives, community, and environment, and how buying less and decluttering creates an enriching and sustainable life.

In a rare collection of voices, the authors of Simpler Living, Compassionate Life explore voluntary simplicity as a path to wholeness and abundance. Henri Nouwen, Cecile Andrews, Richard Foster, and 19 other writers encourage you to listen to your own story, and to respond to dialogue about the fundamental issues of life: time, money, food, spirituality, heritage, and community. A diversity of voices and a helpful study guide make this an effective tool for individuals and groups ready to consider alternatives to high-price, high-stress "good life" the riches of simplicity and compassion.

"Simpler Living, Compassionate Life is an excellent resource for anyone wishing to have a comprehensive overview of the myriad ways living more simply has positively affected our culture. It is a delightful and practical guide for creating simplicity in our own lives, our communities, and for the benefit of our culture."-Elaine James, author of Simplify Your Life and Inner Simplicity

Author: Michael Schut
ISBN-10: 0819223697
ISBN-13: 9780819223692
Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2009
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.02w x 0.84d