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The Promise of Paradox: A Celebration of Contradictions in the Christian Life
First published in 1980--and reissued here with a feisty new introductory essay--"The Promise of Paradox" launched Parker J. Palmer's career as an author and his ongoing exploration of the contradictions that vex and enrich our lives. In this probing and heartfelt book, the distinguished writer, teacher, and activist examines some of the challenging questions at ...more
Hardcover, 145 pages
Published
April 18th 2008
by Jossey-Bass
(first published 1980)
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What Palmer wrote in 1980 is at least as true and hard-hitting today as it was then. He takes a scalpel to our cultural illusions and shows how they diminish us. It's horrifying to think that these six essays were stuck in a desk drawer and unused before a publisher practically begged Palmer for something of his to publish! What if they had stayed there? The first three essays by themselves would be a terrific collection. By number four or so, they start to repeat the same points. But they're al...more
Parker Palmer always gives you a lot to think about. This book is a series of essays essentially. In a nutshell, it gives the reader permission to acknowledge the paradoxes found in life and especially religious life, and to be okay with the questions that arise. There are no pat answers; instead, it is an encouragement to keep asking questions and keep reflecting.
I immensely enjoyed the chapters on community and scarcity/abundance, though I didn't read the first/last chapters of the book (and don't intend to). This book drastically expanded and articulated my thinking around the complexity of community and gave me some really great nuggets to chew on.
This book has really helped me to grow in my faith and to live in my convictions.
This is the second book I've read by Parker Palmer and probably the one I liked more.
Another book I'll reread one day as it handles so many of the difficult "contradictions" that roam the Christian life. Palmer continues his own education as he teaches others.
I never knew that there was a subject called the spirituality of paradox. I am excited to find out as much as I can about it.
I am reading this book. I am so excited
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Parker J. Palmer (Madison, WI) is a writer, teacher and activist whose work speaks deeply to people in many walks of life. Author of eight books--including the bestsellers Courage to Teach, Let Your Life Speak, and A Hidden Wholeness--his writing has been recognized with ten honorary doctorates and many national awards, including the 2010 William Rainey Harper Award (previously won by Margaret Mea...more
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