ABSTRACT

First Published in 2017. In this new book, Ramsey and Blieszner invite readers to renew their acquaintance with the eight women of the previous book and to meet eight men who, like the women, were nominated by their pastors as being people the pastors would want to speak with in times of spiritual crisis.

part |2 pages

Part 1: The Hopeful Reality of Spiritually Resilient Aging

part |2 pages

Part 2: The Interconnected Personhood of Spiritually Resilient Elders

chapter 3|20 pages

Integrating Personhood in Community

chapter 6|16 pages

Embodying Forgiveness

chapter 7|12 pages

Anna, A Model of Interconnected Personhood

part |4 pages

Part 3: Reflective Co-creation: The Dynamics of Spiritually Resilient Lives

chapter 8|14 pages

Re-imagining the Self

chapter 10|14 pages

Living with Hope and Gratitude

chapter 11|18 pages

Rediscovering Meaningful Vocations

chapter 12|16 pages

Critiquing Self and Community

chapter 13|10 pages

Alex, A Model of Reflective Co-creation