Author:
Fox, Matthew, 1940-
Edition Statement:1st ed.
Imprint:[San Francisco, Calif.] : HarperSanFrancisco, c1994.
Descriptionx, 342 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-332) and index.
Note:Fox, a well-known theologian (Sheer Joy, 1992, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ, 1991), has written a beautiful book on the meaning of work for us as individuals, for our societies, and for our planet. He speaks of the need to do both inner work--becoming more self-aware and accepting of all parts of ourselves, and outer work--finding our "calling," discovering what gifts we have to offer to other people. Part 1 explores the positive and negative aspects of inner work and discusses the importance of work as a spiritual path. Part 2 creates new paradigms of work in farming, politics, education, health care, psychology, art, economics, business, and science. These paradigms apply spiritual principles that demonstrate care for individuals, communities, and the earth. Part 3 addresses the importance of working less and creating more time for meaningful rituals in life. -- from a Choice review
