In Sweet Company: Conversations with Extraordinary Women about Living a Spiritua

Description: In Sweet Company by Margaret Wolff Many women yearn to connect with the spiritual side of themselves, regardless of what tradition they may come from--or are going toward. In Sweet Company is a collection of warm and remarkable conversations with 14 celebrated women, each with a spiritual life that nourishes them and serves as a dependable compass for their decision-making. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Sweet Company takes readers on a spiritual odyssey into the hearts and minds of some of the most influential women of our time —Olympia Dukakis, Sister Helen Prejean, Riane Eisler, Zainab Salbi, Margaret Wheatley, Katherine Dunham, Reverend Lauren Artress, Grandmother Twylah Hurd Nitsch, Sri Daya Mata, Rabbi Laura Geller, Le Ly Hayslip, Miriam Polster, Alma Flor Ada, and Gail Williamson. For all these women, their spiritual life nourishes them and serves as a dependable compass for decision making. Written with warmth and wisdom, In Sweet Company tells their stories, their personal journeys, and relates their thoughts on living a spiritual life. Back Cover Praise for In Sweet Company "In Sweet Company provides readers with a birds eye view of the inner lives of fourteen very different women whose practical wisdom and generous hearts inspire us to deepen our own spiritual connection. Their lives are their message to us all, a message we need to hear: connect with the Divine, anchor our actions in spiritual principles, serve the greater good." —Laurie Beth Jones, author, Jesus, CEO "This is an invaluable resource that harnesses the wisdom, beauty, creativity, and resourcefulness found in women who are committed to making a difference. This book is inspirational and filled with creative possibilities to manifest a better world for our children and grandchildren, exemplified by the way these extraordinary women have led their lives." —Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist; author, The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life "Inquiring conversations with fourteen women whose lives and work are energized and given meaning by their personal connection with spiritual wellsprings." —Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author, Goddesses in Everywoman and Urgent Message from Mother Flap In Sweet Company takes readers on a spiritual odyssey into the hearts and minds of some of the most influential women of our time --Sister Helen Prejean, Olympia Dukakis, Riane Eisler, Zainab Salbi, Margaret Wheatley, Katherine Dunham, Reverend Lauren Artress, Grandmother Twylah Hurd Nitsch, Sri Daya Mata, Rabbi Laura Geller, Le Ly Hayslip, Miriam Polster, Alma Flor Ada, and Gail Williamson. For all these women, their spiritual life nourishes them and serves as a dependable compass for decision making. Written with warmth and wisdom, In Sweet Company tells their stories, their personal journeys, and relates their thoughts on living a spiritual life. Praise for In Sweet Company " In Sweet Company provides readers with a birds eye view of the inner lives of fourteen very different women whose practical wisdom and generous hearts inspire us to deepen our own spiritual connection. Their lives are their message to us all, a message we need to hear: connect with the Divine, anchor our actions in spiritual principles, serve the greater good." --Laurie Beth Jones, author, Jesus, CEO "This is an invaluable resource that harnesses the wisdom, beauty, creativity, and resourcefulness found in women who are committed to making a difference. This book is inspirational and filled with creative possibilities to manifest a better world for our children and grandchildren, exemplified by the way these extraordinary women have led their lives." --Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist; author, The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life "Inquiring conversations with fourteen women whose lives and work are energized and given meaning by their personal connection with spiritual wellsprings." --Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author, Goddesses in Everywoman and Urgent Message from Mother Author Biography The Author Margaret Wolff is a writer, speaker, and consultant whose work celebrates womens growth and development. Table of Contents Preface. Introduction. One: Sister Helen Prejean. Two: Grandmother Twylah Hurd Nitsch. Three: Miriam Polster. Four: Alma Flor Ada. Five: Reverend Lauren Artress. Six: Olympia Dukakis. Seven: Riane Eisler. Eight: Le Ly Hayslip. Nine: Zainab Salbi. Ten: Katherine Dunham. Eleven: Margaret J. Wheatley. Twelve: Rabbi Laura Geller. Thirteen: Gail Williamson. Fourteen: Sri Daya Mata. Epilogue. Acknowledgments. Permissions. About the Author. Index. Review "In Sweet Company provides readers with a bird?s eye view of the inner lives of fourteen very different women whose practical wisdom and generous hearts inspire us to deepen our own spiritual connection. Their lives are their message to us all, a message we need to hear: connect with the Divine, anchor our actions in spiritual principles, serve the greater good." ?Laurie Beth Jones, author, Jesus, CEO "This is an invaluable resource that harnesses the wisdom, beauty, creativity, and resourcefulness found in women who are committed to make a difference. This book is inspirational and filled with creative possibilities to manifest a better world for our children and grandchildren, exemplified by the way these extraordinary women have led their lives." ?Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist; author, The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life "Inquiring conversations with 14 women whose lives and work are energized and given meaning by their personal connection with spiritual wellsprings." ?Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author, Goddesses in Everywoman and Urgent Message from Mother Long Description Praise for In Sweet Company " In Sweet Company provides readers with a birds eye view of the inner lives of fourteen very different women whose practical wisdom and generous hearts inspire us to deepen our own spiritual connection. Their lives are their message to us all, a message we need to hear: connect with the Divine, anchor our actions in spiritual principles, serve the greater good." --Laurie Beth Jones, author, Jesus, CEO "This is an invaluable resource that harnesses the wisdom, beauty, creativity, and resourcefulness found in women who are committed to making a difference. This book is inspirational and filled with creative possibilities to manifest a better world for our children and grandchildren, exemplified by the way these extraordinary women have led their lives." --Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist; author, The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life "Inquiring conversations with fourteen women whose lives and work are energized and given meaning by their personal connection with spiritual wellsprings." --Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author, Goddesses in Everywoman and Urgent Message from Mother Review Text "In Sweet Company provides readers with a bird?s eye view of the inner lives of fourteen very different women whose practical wisdom and generous hearts inspire us to deepen our own spiritual connection. Their lives are their message to us all, a message we need to hear: connect with the Divine, anchor our actions in spiritual principles, serve the greater good." ?Laurie Beth Jones, author, Jesus, CEO "This is an invaluable resource that harnesses the wisdom, beauty, creativity,Â and resourcefulness found in women who are committed to make a difference. This book is inspirational and filled with creative possibilities to manifest a better world for our children and grandchildren, exemplified by the way these extraordinary women have led their lives." ?Angeles Arrien, cultural anthropologist; author, The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life "Inquiring conversations with 14 women whose lives and work are energized and given meaning by their personal connection with spiritual wellsprings." ?Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., author, Goddesses in Everywoman and Urgent Message from Mother Details ISBN0787983381 Author Margaret Wolff Short Title IN SWEET COMPANY Language English ISBN-10 0787983381 ISBN-13 9780787983383 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Edition 1st Subtitle Conversations with Extraordinary Women about Living a Spiritual Life DOI 10.1604/9780787983383 UK Release Date 2006-03-10 AU Release Date 2006-01-30 NZ Release Date 2006-01-30 Pages 272 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-03-10 DEWEY 204 Illustrations Photos: 14 B&W, 0 Color Audience General US Release Date 2006-03-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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