The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom

Arrien, Angeles

ISBN 10: 1591792525 / ISBN 13: 9781591792529

Published by Sounds True, 2005

About this Item

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Seller Inventory # DBV.1591792525.A

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom
• Publisher: Sounds True
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591792525
• ISBN 13: 9781591792529
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

A collection of teachings, reflections, and stories from around the world opens us to the challenges and deeper mysteries of midlife, with an introduction to the Eight Gates of Initiation, which opens the character and strengthens the soul.

About the Author

Angeles Arrien is an anthropologist, educator, award-winning author, and consultant to many organizations and businesses, including the Fetzer Institute. She lectures nationally and internationally, conducting workshops that bridge cultural anthropology, psychology, and mediation skills.

She is the founder and president of the Angeles Arrien Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research, and a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Dr. Arrien’s research and teaching have focused on values and beliefs shared by humanity cross-culturally, and on the integration and application of multi-cultural wisdoms in contemporary settings. She teaches universal components of leadership skills, communication, health care, and education. Her work reveals how indigenous wisdoms are relevant in our families, professional lives, and our relationship with the Earth.