One Hundred Wisdom Stories - Softcover

Silf, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 074595541X ISBN 13: 9780745955414

Publisher: Lion Books, 2011

Synopsis

This vivid and varied collection of stories with a spiritual message is gathered together by Margaret Silf from a wide range of time periods and cultures around the world. Stories can be a powerful means of communication; each of these stories has at its heart a spiritual message that reflects Christian values, which means that they can be read at different levels. They are ideal for personal use and enjoyment, and will also be a valuable resource for church leaders and school teachers. The book is divided into 8 thematic sections: The Created Universe; Human Relationships; Rites of Passage; A World in Pieces; Suffering, Healing, Growth; The Journey to the True Self; The Road to Transformation; and The Dream Fulfilled.

About this title

About the Author:

Margaret Silf is a well-known retreat leader and the author of numerous books, including At Sea with God, Close to the Heart, Companions of Christ, Inner Compass, Sacred Spaces, The Gift of Prayer, The Way of Wisdom, and Wise Choices.

Review:

"Silf fans will find the writer they know and have come to depend on for grounded ideas on how to incarnate one's faith in daily life."  —Publishers Weekly on Compass Points

"A readable and uplifting anthology."  —Publishers Weekly on The Way of Wisdom

"Spiritual sustenance and wisdom of the ages not found in most contemporary self-help manuals is provided here."  —Booklist on The Way of Wisdom

About this edition

• Publisher: Lion Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 074595541X
• ISBN 13: 9780745955414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224