Ordinary Grace Lessons from Those Who Help Others in Extraordinary Ways

by Brehony, Kathleen A.

• ISBN13: 9781573227865
• ISBN10: 1573227862
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Riverhead Trade

Summary

Why do some people do good deeds? This book goes to the source. Clinical psychologist Kathleen Brehony set out to interview hundreds of men and women of all ages, creeds, and lifestyles -- ordinary people who have managed to help others in extraordinary ways -- and found that grace is all around us, in profoundly moving experiences and in small, almost imperceptible acts. With rare insight and inspiration, Brehony reminds us that compassion and generosity are qualities available to everyone -- if we are willing to open our eyes and our hearts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Awakening to Ordinary Grace	p. 11
The Nature of Goodness	p. 23
Angels	p. 45
No Greater Gift	p. 60
Love Changes Everything	p. 87
Keeping the Dream Alive	p. 103
Healing Broken Places	p. 121
The Dark Side	p. 143
What I've Learned About Ordinary Grace	p. 164
Finding Grace in Your Own Life	p. 196
Postscript	p. 217
Notes	p. 225
Acknowledgments	p. 239
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