Like Trees Walking: In the Second Half of Life
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (918 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561012904 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 186 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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(The Dallas Morning News)It is a book to be read, savored, and given away. For me, it's rare to read a work that is truly life-changing to the point that I think everyone I know should read it, but Jane Sigloh's Like Trees Walking is exactly that. (The Christian Librarian, Fall 2009) . Her writing is so conspicuously intimate so rich with meaning and wisdom that I kept asking myself, 'Why am I only now learning about this author?' A literary treasure that is uplifting and encouraging…and edifying and I think many of the people I know would be blessed to read it. Each copy deserves a long life of being passed from caring friend to aging friend. Relish her insights, and then pass the book to a friend. By drawing
Many of us are fast approaching the "golden years" of retirement, wondering with fear and hope what the future holds for us. Dip into any of these chapters and find a refreshing perspective, a humorous anecdote, or an intimate confession that will ring true to your own experience.. She's witty, perceptive, and wise. And you won't find a better companion for the journey of aging than Jane Sigloh. A retired Episcopal priest, she is possessed of both reverent awe and irreverent honesty about the facts and fantasies of growing old. She interweaves the insights of Scripture, poetry, fiction, and philosophy into her memories and reflections on the challenges and opportunities that maturity brings
A wonderful basis for meditation as we age John Sullivan I bought this book in 2007 when Jane visited our church for a signing. I'm now reading it for the third time (at least) and am finding new gems--or possibly forgotten gems--with each chapter. A wonderful basis for meditation as we age, it has been a source of inspiration and comfort in my retirement. Highly recommended.. Like Trees Walking: In the Second Half of Life This book is truly a gift to women and men who are "in the second half of life," and it would also be enlightening for those "youngsters" who have difficulty understanding and dealing with elders. The prose is beautiful, and the author's sense of humor and careful research into what takes place in the aging process makes for delightful reading! It . An inspirational adventure and daily joy Kristi S. Martin Every time I pick up LIKE TREES WALKING, I find new paths, new bits of humor and good old-fashioned, down-to-earth wisdom. Wisdom and wonderful joy of life, knowing its limits and exploring its boundaries. I keep buying copies of Jane Sigloh's small volume as inspirational gifts to friends from all walks of life. She speaks to ALL of us, and does s
. Jane Sigloh is a retired Episcopal priest who lives in Crozet, Virginia