Passages of the Soul: Rediscovering the Importance of Rituals in Everyday Life

by James Roose-Evans

Birth, puberty, marriage, death... down the centuries civilizations have used the power and vitality of rituals to celebrate primal events in life. Yet today, in our material world, we have forgotten the value of rituals to mark significant rites of passage such as these. Drawing on moving accounts from participants in his workshops throughout the UK and USA, James Roose-Evans argues passionately that we must rediscover rituals if we wish to enjoy balanced, meaningful lives. In this profound, inspiring and highly readable book, he shows you how you can revive the rituals of the past as well as create new meaningful rituals for your life in the busy modern world - whatever your culture or religion Rediscover spiritual rituals Create rituals appropriate to your life Read moving accounts by participants in rituals conducted by the author James Roose-Evans is a distinguished theatre director and writer. He founded the Hampstead Theatre in London as a centre for new drama, and is the founde

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

James Roose-Evans, theater director and author, was born in London on November 11, 1927. He completed his education at Oxford University in 1957. Roose-Evans began his career as an actor, but by 1954 had started directing. He founded the Hampstead Theatre Club in 1959, and served as artistic director until 1971. In 1969, while at the Hampstead, Roose-Evans also founded and became director of Stage Two, an experimental theater workshop and research center.

Roose-Evans also lectured at, and conducted various theater workshops in the United States throughout his career. In addition, he has directed numerous West End productions, including Under Milk Wood, Cider with Rosie, Private Lives, The Happy Apple, An Ideal Husband, Spitting Image, 84 Charing Cross Road, The Seven Year Itch, The Best of Friends, and Mate, a Personal Affair. Roose-Evans has also authored books on theater, as well as a series of children's books in the 1970s. He is a member of the Royal Society of Arts, the Welsh Arts Council, Southeast Wales Art Association, and the Welsh Dance Theatre.

Reviews

[An Hoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not sure if I can really get what the author tried to say in this book.
My most favorite part is Death and Rituals.